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  1. The hotel offers 42 villas (236 rooms) designed by twelve different architects, scattered along the two-thousand acre property, culminating in a large pavilion that houses two restaurants, three bars, a swimming pool and a reception lobby.

    The drive to the Great Wall takes under an hour from the centre of Beijing, but the total change in environment and ambience makes it feel like you’ve travelled for weeks.

    The best words to describe the Commune by the Great Wall are fearless and experimental; fearless in its willingness to take risks and experimental in openly embracing the new. It is a creative showcase of Asian talent: a collection of houses, all inspiringly different, adjacent to one the Wonders of the World –
    the Great Wall of China.

    “…. the new revolution in the People’s Republic of China – a design revolution – one of the most compelling hotels in Asia.”

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    • “…. the new revolution in the People’s Republic of China – a design revolution – one of the most compelling hotels in Asia.”
    • “…. the new revolution in the People’s Republic of China – a design revolution – one of the most compelling hotels in Asia.”

    Prices from:

    £845 pp

    Perfect as part of a tailormade tour of China

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  2. Kasbah Tamadot

    Atlas Mountains, Morocco

    The views in every direction are inspiring, while inside the protective walls guests will discover beautiful gardens and an extensive and inviting complex of staircases and courtyards. There are 24 bedrooms and suites all individually designed using traditional Moroccan furnishings and antiques, with a hint of the contemporary.

    In the beautifully tended gardens, find the seasonal pool bar and terrace for light lunches, from which a grand staircase leads down to the infinity-edge pool and a gym. Past the two tennis courts you will find the herb and vegetable garden, where some of the ingredients are incorporated into the restaurant menus. Local and International cuisine is served at the main restaurant Kanoun. Unwind by the indoor pool, in the sauna, or a treatment in the Asounfou Spa or with a traditional hammam.

    Kasbah Tamadot is a stunning retreat set at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, one hour from Marrakech.

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    • The award-winning Kasbah Tamadot was bought by Sir Richard Branson during one of his famous ballooning expeditions. The extensive grounds are filled with staircases, courtyards and gardens to explore.
    • The award-winning Kasbah Tamadot was bought by Sir Richard Branson during one of his famous ballooning expeditions. The extensive grounds are filled with staircases, courtyards and gardens to explore.
    • Named Jacaranda this Deluxe Room has views over the pool and gardens towards the Atlas Mountains. Featuring an antique ceiling and furniture, enjoy the sun rise over the mountains from the terrace.
    • An intimate fireside bar comes alive during the cooler months, during the warm months enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail at the infinity pool bar, or the rooftop terrace underneath the stars.
    • A stunning dining area complete with terrace dining, and breathtaking views, Kanoun restaurant serves delicious local and international cuisine. The infinity pool bar is ideal for al fresco lunches.

    Prices from:

    £725 pp

    Great rates this summer

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  3. The China Club

    Beijing, China

    Situated down a quiet hutong not far from Tiananmen Square, this former palace has changed little since it was built in the seventeenth century for a son of Emperor Kang Xi. Remarkably, virtually all of its architectural features have survived intact.

    The guestrooms are unlike any you're likely to have been in before but the true beauty of the place is the way it's divided into pavilions. Everywhere you go, there's another hidden courtyard, private dining room or secret bar.

    The China Club plays host to one of Beijing's most successful `scenes’. Every evening at around 7pm, an entire convoy of shiny black limousines with tinted windows pulls into the courtyard.

    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. These were the first words a friend in Hong Kong used to described the China Club in Beijing. ‘You'll love it: it’s just like staying in the film but with great food.’ And she was right.

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    • The true beauty of the place is the way it's divided into pavilions. Everywhere you go, there's another hidden courtyard, private dining room or secret bar.
    • The true beauty of the place is the way it's divided into pavilions. Everywhere you go, there's another hidden courtyard, private dining room or secret bar.
    • In the guestrooms, colour has been limited to dark red or chartreuse green. The bed is hidden, divided from the living room by trellis panels that also provide a decorative focus.
    • Authentic Sichuan cuisine and a 920’s style bar and cigar bar.
    • Restaurant at the China Club

    Prices from:

    £899 pp

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