This spectacular retreat from modern urban life boasts excellent service, modern rooms and is perfect for those who want to get away from it all. Fazenda Boa Vista puts nature first with 100 acres of native forest that have been closed and preserved. Rather than explore busy streets the hotel encourages you to explore other activities such as horse riding, tennis courts, football and multi-sports. It also has a kids club so is family friendly.

8. Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland

You just have to look at how unique the rooms and location are at Hotel Kakslauttanen to know why it makes the list for hotels that you need to visit. The hotel has become world famous for its glass igloo rooms and it promises much more to come in the near future. An igloo room for two people costs €520 ( $625 ) a night.

9. Hotel Matterhorn Focus, Zermatt, Switzerland