Special Awards Hotels 2023Establishment
Guntû
Seto Inland Sea, Japan
This one-of-a-kind floating hotel takes guests on tours of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, visiting spots no other tourists travel to, such as Kurushima, an island with only eight residents. The three-storey boat takes all the vital statistics of a traditional ryokan and translates them onto the water into 19 wood-panelled cabins; think of it as a cross between a luxury boutique hotel and a superyacht, with the aim of introducing passengers to the remarkable lifestyle of the Setouchi region. Food is a highlight, and chefs buy from local fishermen and producers every day.
