Ralph Lauren transformed this former pineapple and coconut plantation into an elegant yet laid-back resort just west of Montego Bay. The 36 oceanfront rooms in the Pineapple House have been recently renovated and most of the 27 private villas have their own pool. The atmosphere is relaxed, with white stone floors, mahogany and bamboo four-poster beds and understated Ralph Lauren Home collect furniture complimenting the bay views.

For more information: www.roundhilljamaica.com

The Hotel Lungarno is closer akin to a mansion owned by a nameless Italian aristocrat than a hotel. Picassos and Cocteaus adorn the walls of this art-strewn insipiration from the Salvatore Ferragamo luxury-goods empire. Rooms are bathed in a muted palette of soft cream tones and (this being Ferragamo) tanned leather details.

For more information: www.lungarnohotels.com/

As its name implies, this hotel centers on its world-class collection of contemporary works by artists like Vanessa Beecroft and Cindy Sherman. Just a few kilometers from Verona, the restored 15th-century villa has 60 uniquely designed rooms which, the web site states, involve the “glamorous prints and innovative use of colour and patchwork —characteristics that distinguish the entire world that rotates around the Byblos trademark.”

For more information: www.byblosarthotel.com

Todd Oldham’s custom touches abound: satin-ribboned pillows, hand-airbrushed tiles and tie-dyed robes, all in a soft riot of colors. A transformed landmark building in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco district, the lifestyle is indoor/outdoor. Coastal Living described it as “retro chic with ultramodern amenities, friendly, and unpretentiously hip.”

For more information: www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com

Occupying the site of a former bakery in the Marais neighborhood, Christian Lacroix says of his hotel: “It’s like couture, where the harmony is created from a puzzle of inspirations.” Each of the 17 rooms has a unique theme, merging lush fabrics like velvet and taffeta with ’60s furniture and 17th-century architectural detail.

For more information: www.paris-hotel-petitmoulin.com

John Rocha is known as the Calvin Klein of the U.K., and his sleek, east-meets-west aesthetic has drawn celebrities like Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé and Kate Moss, among others. The furnishings are quiet, varying more in texture than color. Smooth stone floors are punctuated with gray handmade carpets, while furnishings add splashes of orange and gold. The building incorporates the 18th-century façade of a Georgian townhouse with a contemporary, south-facing front onto the River Liffey.

For more information: www.morrisonhotel.ie

The “G” is for glamour as much as for Galway. Native son Phillip Treacy says of his opus: “Each guest will respond to this experience in a quite different way, but for each of them it is their moment on the red carpet.” Treacy’s signature is prominent in The Pink Salon, a lounge with camouflage-print chairs, black-and-white vortex carpet and—what else?—shocking pink walls.

For more information: www.theghotel.ie

Fifteen villas, each with their own manager, are perched on the edge of the Caribbean. The rooms are the work of Oscar de la Renta, who has a home of his own nearby. Custom-designed fabrics complement the locally crafted mahogany and rattan furniture. “I wanted guests to feel as if they were in my home,” de la Renta told Vogue at last year’s opening.

For more information: www.lhw.com

The palatial hotel gilds Queensland’s Gold Coast in trademark Versace glam, overflowing with marble, jewel tones and classical motifs. The hotel is in part a monument to the late Gianni Versace, with paintings and sketches by the late designer throughout.

For more information: www.palazzoversace.com

Located between the Fine Arts Museum and the Guggenheim, fashion designer Antonio Miro’s 50-room hotel is an exercise in sleek, minimal mod. In keeping with its cultural neighbors, the photography collection takes a starring role, including pieces by Ana Laura and Alberto Peral.

For more information: www.mirohotelbilbao.com