Insta-worthy engineering marvels

Hotels that will take your 'gram game up several notches

@borgoegnazia

A tribute to traditional Puglian architecture, Borgo Egnazia in Italy is built with local and hand-cut tufo stone, small windows and porches. This castle-like village has almond-filled baskets, bell towers, Arabian-style arches, flickering candles, fountains and flowers.

@hotelmarquesderiscal

Chateau Marques de Riscal was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Snap away happily posing in front of the jawdropping steel and titanium exterior or at the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the vineyards. Then there’s the photo opportunities on the terrace as well.

@zahahadidarchitects

How can we not include Dubai’s soon-tobe-launched masterpiece – the ME hotel in the Opus building by Dame Zaha Hadid for Omniyat? Two high cube-shaped towers with an eight-story void carved from its centre. We can hardly wait to post this on our feed. #designgoals

@burjalarab

This iconic billowing sail-shaped marvel needs no introduction. Whether it's the gold-plated interiors, the massive atrium, the duplex suites, the helipad or the complex engineering feats – a selfie for your 'gram with this in the background (or, better yet, from inside) is a must.

@metropolemonaco

The Metropole Monte Carlo was designed by a dream team of global talents. The jasmine-strewn landscaped gardens, period style furniture, the Karl Lagerfeld designed outdoor pool and the Givenchy spa offer limitless ‘gram opportunities. #opulence

@sarairesort

The Sarai Resort and Spa in the heart of Siem Reap in Cambodia is all about stunning Moroccan-inspired architecture. Each room features traditional Khmerstyle décor and has a bay window or outdoor terrace overlooking the majestic courtyard and pool. #goals

@cityofdreamsmacau

It would only be fair to say that the Morpheus hotel is like no other property. Ultra-luxury and innovation combine in the form of 772 futuristic rooms and suites, it’s an exo-skeletal architectural delight for the eyes. Pull out your camera and snap away. #inawe

@thenakaphuket

Villas wrapped inside high walls and draped with thick greenery is what you can expect at The Naka in Phuket, Thailand. There are the flower-lined paths and majestic Phang Nga Bay views from your seemingly floating in mid-air bedroom and lounging areas. Keep your phone handy. #castaway

@conradwashingtondc

Unique and detailed flow of architecture, sleek interiors, art collection and culinary offerings by world-renowned chefs is what the #stunning Conrad Washington offers. Snap a photo of yourself in the elevated central atrium flooded with natural light. #liveupforlife

@thedoldergrand

Majestic copper-topped turrets, ornate ceilings and stunning lake Zurich vistas all combine to make the historic The Dolder Grand in Switzerland an architectural delight. Then there are the art collections from art royalty like Salvador Dali, Henry Moore and Andy Warhol. #fairytale

@nobulondonshoreditch

The Nobu London Shoereditch uses steel, glass and concrete to make a dramatic architectural statement. Everything from the latticing, the rattan shoji screens, and the gold grand staircase to the gold-plated sinks in the bathroom are begging for exposure. #mesmerising

@hotelunique

The Ruy Ohtake designed Hotel Unique in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is full of character. Described as the hull of a ship or a slice of watermelon (you decide), it has large art pieces displayed where you can insta a pic or two. A photo next to the porthole window is an absolute must. #uniquetreat