The best luxury hotels for solo travellers

Wellness

Six Senses Vana, Uttarakhand, India

At Six Senses Vana, solo travellers are in good company. This wellness retreat strikes a rare balance between solitude and sociability. Communal dining tables encourage conversation, but if you'd rather eat in peace, Ayurvedic restaurant Anayu offers a quieter setting. Days can be spent getting bendy in yoga, crafting pottery or listening to live Hindustani classical music, while evenings are for trying the gut-friendly drinks at the Library or joining a seafood pop-up. This is the kind of place where you arrive alone but might leave with a few new friends.

Burgenstock Hotel and Alpine Spa, Lucerne, Switzerland

Set on the banks of Lake Lucerne, Burgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa is a solo traveller’s dream. The infinity pool blends into the blue waters, while mountain-facing relaxation rooms and revitalising saltwater pools offer some restorative alone time. Hire a mountain bike and cycle through stunning scenery, or perfect your swing on the golf course. It’s the perfect spot to embrace peace, quiet, and a little well-deserved solitude.

City

The Twenty-Two New York, USA

The Twenty-Two New York brings a slice of London cool to Manhattan, setting up shop in the grand Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt mansion. With 77 rooms, including a penthouse that reminds you exactly where you are with skyline views, it’s got just the right mix of style and scene. The second floor is where the socialising happens, if that’s what you’re after, but Café Zaffri is equally great for people-watching. It’s less stiff collars, more effortlessly cool energy.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, Spain

Sitting pretty in the city’s famed Golden Triangle of Art, the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is for those who believe solo trips should be all about spoiling yourself. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant serves up culinary masterpieces, and the underground spa is perfect for some well-deserved me-time. With El Retiro Park and the Prado Museum just moments away, exploring solo is a breeze.

Broadwick Soho, London, UK

Push open Broadwick Soho’s pastel pink door and step into a world that feels like its made just for you. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, this boutique beauty is perfect for those who crave a solo getaway packed with personality. Curl up in The Nook with a cocktail, good book, and curated vinyl, or soak up the scene at Flute, where rooftop DJ sets keep the good vibes going. With Soho’s endless excitement right outside, there’s never a dull moment (unless you fancy one, of course).

Sun

Kimpton Los Monteros, Marbella, Spain

Sunshine, great food and glamourous design – Kimpton Los Monteros makes solo travel in Marbella a delight. Mornings start with coffee in the gardens, afternoons mean poolside cocktails and evenings bring Michelin-starred dining. The spa, designed by CODAGE Paris, is the cherry on top. The daily wine social hour ensures you’ll never have to drink alone (unless, of course, you want to).

Adventure

Amankora, Bhutan

For those who really want to go off the grid, Amankora offers a solo-travel-friendly adventure through Bhutan’s remote valleys. The nine-night experience includes guided excursions, all meals, and permits (because let’s be honest, you don’t want to deal with the paperwork alone). Expect jaw-dropping landscapes, cultural deep-dives and a level of peace you won’t find anywhere else on the planet.

Alila Ventana Big Sur, California, USA

Big Sur is a dream for solo travellers, and Alila Ventana makes the experience even better. This adults-only resort gives solo travellers an all-inclusive stay with cosy rooms, fireplaces, and outdoor hot tubs, so you can be as social or as secluded as you like. The resort has yoga, meditation and Tai Chi, or you can simply head out for a hike and return for a gourmet meal.