4. The Ritz Carlton Wolfsburg in Germany
Let me share the story of the most distinctive Ritz-Carlton I’ve ever experienced. Tucked inside Volkswagen’s Autostadt theme park, this hotel is a masterful blend of industrial legacy and refined luxury. From one of the 170 impeccably designed rooms, you can actually glimpse brand-new Volkswagens emerging from the historic production line—a captivating sight for any auto enthusiast. The crown jewel, though, is Aqua, the hotel’s three-Michelin-starred culinary masterpiece. And then there’s the 100-foot floating pool—gliding through your morning swim while elevated above an automotive playground feels almost dreamlike.