I’ve checked into 48 Four Seasons hotels across the world—from glittering city towers to remote, postcard-perfect escapes. Each one delivered what the brand does best: quiet luxury, intuitive service, and that unmistakable feeling of being deeply cared for.
But if I’m being honest, only a few of them still live rent-free in my mind. The kind of places you remember not just for how beautiful they were, but for how they made you feel. These are the four Four Seasons locations I dream about revisiting—and why they stand apart, even after dozens of stays.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora — Where Time Slows Down
Bora Bora isn’t subtle, and neither is this resort—and that’s exactly the point. From the moment you step onto your overwater bungalow, the world seems to exhale. The lagoon shifts through impossible shades of blue, and every detail feels designed to remove urgency from your life.
What makes this place unforgettable isn’t just the iconic views. It’s the rhythm of the days: breakfast delivered by canoe, afternoons that blur into warm ocean swims, evenings where the only decision is whether to watch the sunset from the deck or the beach. This is luxury as escape, and it does it flawlessly.
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris — Quiet Power in the Heart of the City
Paris has no shortage of grand hotels, but the George V operates on a different frequency. Tucked just off the Champs-Élysées, it feels like a private world—one where elegance doesn’t shout, it whispers.
The floral arrangements alone feel like art installations, changing with the seasons. Service here is precise but never stiff. You’re in one of the busiest cities on earth, yet inside the hotel, everything slows. It’s the rare place where you can feel both deeply rooted in a city and completely shielded from it.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai — A Different Kind of Wealth
This is not the Four Seasons of marble lobbies and dramatic entrances. Instead, it’s spread gently across rice fields in northern Thailand, blending into the landscape rather than dominating it.
Mornings here begin with mist rising over green paddies and temple bells in the distance. Staff greet you with warmth that feels personal, not scripted. Days revolve around spa rituals, quiet bike rides, and meals that remind you how powerful simplicity can be.
Chiang Mai isn’t about indulgence—it’s about presence. And long after leaving, that calm stays with you.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown — Comfort Above the Chaos
New York is relentless. This hotel understands that—and becomes a sanctuary because of it. The Downtown location feels modern, grounded, and reassuringly calm, even when the city outside is anything but.
Rooms are thoughtfully designed for real rest. The spa feels like a reset button. And the staff have mastered something rare: making you feel genuinely welcomed, whether it’s your first stay or your fifteenth.
It’s not flashy. It doesn’t try to be iconic. And that’s why it works so well.
Why These Four Stay With Me
After dozens of luxury stays, I’ve learned something surprising: the most memorable hotels aren’t the most extravagant. They’re the ones that understand emotion. That know when to impress—and when to step back.
These four locations didn’t just offer beautiful rooms or impeccable service. They offered moments of stillness, wonder, and connection. And that’s what makes me want to return—not to relive the stay, but to feel that way again.
Because true luxury isn’t about where you go.
It’s about how deeply a place stays with you after you’ve left.
