1. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi The Emirates Palace is a luxury five star hotel in Abu Dhabi , UAE operated by Mandarin Oriental from 1 January 2020. The hotel project was started in December 2001. and was initially operated by Kempinski from opening in November 2005 until 1 January 2020. Due to the change in management, the Palace will be renovated over the course of two years, after which it will be fully re-branded as a Mandarin Oriental property. Emirates Palace consists of 394 residences, including 92 suites and 22 residential suites.The residences are spread over two wings as well as a primary central building. The majority of the suites are furnished in gold and marble. The main primary building houses an expansive marble floor and a large patterned dome above, picked out in gold 2. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, California Tucked away on 45 lush acres in Rancho Santa Fe, California, Rancho Valencia is a Mediterranean sanctuary far from the o...