Top 20 Hotel Destinations for November
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Top 20 Hotel Destinations for November

November is the gateway to Asia's dry season, Día de los Muertos, autumn color in Kyoto and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, and a quiet window before holiday crowds.

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Kyoto, Japan

Aman Kyoto

Secluded forest garden retreat near Kinkaku-ji.

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Oaxaca, Mexico

Quinta Real Oaxaca

Former 16th-century convent in the historic center.

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Jodhpur, India

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Art Deco royal palace, still partly home to Jodhpur's royal family.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Pavilions among rice terraces in the Mae Rim valley.

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San José del Cabo, Mexico

One&Only Palmilla

Classic Cabo resort on one of the corridor's swimmable beaches.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Alvear Palace Hotel

Grand 1932 hotel in Recoleta.

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong

Kowloon landmark from 1928 with a fleet of green Rolls-Royces.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Ellerman House

Clifftop mansion in Bantry Bay with a notable South African art collection.

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Muscat, Oman

The Chedi Muscat

Beachfront hotel with one of the region's longest pools.

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

1932 colonial hotel minutes from Angkor Wat.

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New York, United States

The Peninsula New York

Beaux-Arts hotel on Fifth Avenue with a rooftop bar.

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La Quinta, United States

La Quinta Resort & Club

Spanish Colonial casitas with dozens of pools in the Coachella Valley.

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North Malé Atoll, Maldives

One&Only Reethi Rah

Villas on a private island with a dozen beaches.

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Melbourne, Australia

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Hotel beside St. Patrick's Cathedral near the Fitzroy Gardens.

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa

All-inclusive adobe-style lodge with views of the Licancabur volcano.

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Kohala Coast, United States

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Laurance Rockefeller's 1965 resort on Kaunaoa Bay.

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Vienna, Austria

Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel

19th-century palace on the Ringstrasse.

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Naples, United States

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

Mediterranean-style beachfront resort on the Gulf.

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Guía de Isora, Spain

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama

Clifftop resort with a golf course and Michelin-starred dining.

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Death Valley, United States

The Inn at Death Valley

1927 oasis hotel with a spring-fed pool and palm gardens.

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November

Where to go

The full list.

November is the gateway to Asia's dry season, Día de los Muertos, autumn color in Kyoto and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, and a quiet window before holiday crowds.

  1. Kyoto, Japan

    Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    • culture

    Why November

    Autumn leaves usually peak from mid-November to early December at Kyoto's temples.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~61°F (16°C); crisp
    Crowds · season
    High · Peak
    Price level
    $$$$

    Where we'd stay

    Aman Kyoto

    $$$$

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    Secluded forest garden retreat near Kinkaku-ji.

    Explore Kyoto →
  2. Oaxaca, Mexico

    Oaxaca, Mexico

    • culture

    Why November

    Día de los Muertos (November 1–2) brings altars, comparsas and cemetery vigils as the dry season begins.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~79°F (26°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    High · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    Former 16th-century convent in the historic center.

    Explore Oaxaca →
  3. Rajasthan, India

    • culture

    Why November

    The cool, dry season begins, and the Pushkar Camel Fair is usually held in October or November a few hours away.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~86°F (30°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$$

    Art Deco royal palace, still partly home to Jodhpur's royal family.

    Hotels in Jodhpur →
  4. Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

    • culture
    • nature

    Why November

    The cool, dry season begins, and the Yi Peng lantern festival coincides with Loy Krathong, usually in November.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~84°F (29°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    High · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    Pavilions among rice terraces in the Mae Rim valley.

    Explore Chiang Mai →
  5. Los Cabos, Mexico

    San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

    • beach
    • romance

    Why November

    Hurricane season is over, the water is still warm, and it's before the holiday peak.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~84°F (29°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$$

    Classic Cabo resort on one of the corridor's swimmable beaches.

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  6. Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Argentina

    • city
    • culture

    Why November

    Jacaranda trees are in bloom and spring weather is warm before summer heat.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~77°F (25°C); mild
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    Grand 1932 hotel in Recoleta.

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  7. Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    • city
    • culture

    Why November

    Dry, comfortable autumn weather with the lowest humidity of the year for hiking and harbor views.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~75°F (24°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$$

    Kowloon landmark from 1928 with a fleet of green Rolls-Royces.

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  8. Cape Town, South Africa

    Western Cape, South Africa

    • city
    • beach

    Why November

    Early summer is warm and sunny, ahead of December's holiday peak.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~73°F (23°C); windy
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$$

    Where we'd stay

    Ellerman House

    $$$$

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    Clifftop mansion in Bantry Bay with a notable South African art collection.

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  9. Muscat, Oman

    • culture
    • beach

    Why November

    Summer heat breaks, and pleasant temperatures return for wadis and desert trips.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~86°F (30°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    Beachfront hotel with one of the region's longest pools.

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  10. Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Siem Reap, Cambodia

    • culture

    Why November

    The rainy season ends, temple moats are full, and temperatures are more comfortable for Angkor.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~88°F (31°C); drier
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    1932 colonial hotel minutes from Angkor Wat.

    Explore Siem Reap →
  11. New York City, United States

    New York, New York, United States

    • city
    • culture

    Why November

    Holiday windows, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and crisp fall weather.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~54°F (12°C); crisp
    Crowds · season
    High · Peak
    Price level
    $$$$

    Beaux-Arts hotel on Fifth Avenue with a rooftop bar.

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  12. Palm Springs, United States

    La Quinta, California, United States

    • romance

    Why November

    Desert heat eases into warm, sunny days ideal for golf and pools.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~78°F (26°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    Spanish Colonial casitas with dozens of pools in the Coachella Valley.

    Explore Palm Springs →
  13. Maldives, Maldives

    North Malé Atoll, Maldives

    • beach
    • romance

    Why November

    The dry season begins, with calmer seas and excellent visibility.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~86°F (30°C); drying out
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$$

    Villas on a private island with a dozen beaches.

    Explore Maldives →
  14. Melbourne, Australia

    Victoria, Australia

    • city
    • culture

    Why November

    The Melbourne Cup is held on the first Tuesday of November during the Spring Racing Carnival.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~70°F (21°C); changeable
    Crowds · season
    High · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    Hotel beside St. Patrick's Cathedral near the Fitzroy Gardens.

    Explore Melbourne →
  15. Atacama Desert, Chile

    San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile

    • adventure
    • nature

    Why November

    Spring brings clear skies for stargazing and mild days for exploring.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$$

    All-inclusive adobe-style lodge with views of the Licancabur volcano.

    Explore Atacama Desert →
  16. Kohala Coast, Hawaii, United States

    • beach
    • family

    Why November

    A quiet window between summer and the holidays, with dry weather on the Kohala Coast.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~83°F (28°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Low · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$

    Laurance Rockefeller's 1965 resort on Kaunaoa Bay.

    Hotels in Hawaii →
  17. Vienna, Austria

    Austria

    • city
    • culture

    Why November

    Christmas markets usually open in mid-to-late November, and the concert season is in full swing.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~45°F (7°C); chilly
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$

    19th-century palace on the Ringstrasse.

    Explore Vienna →
  18. Naples, United States

    Florida, United States

    • beach
    • family

    Why November

    Hurricane season ends November 30, humidity drops and Gulf sunsets are at their best.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~81°F (27°C); drier
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$

    Mediterranean-style beachfront resort on the Gulf.

    Explore Naples →
  19. Guía de Isora, Canary Islands, Spain

    • beach
    • family

    Why November

    A year-round spring-like climate makes Tenerife one of Europe's warmest late-autumn escapes.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~75°F (24°C); mild
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Shoulder
    Price level
    $$$

    Clifftop resort with a golf course and Michelin-starred dining.

    Hotels in Guía de Isora →
  20. California, United States

    • nature
    • adventure

    Why November

    Summer's dangerous heat is gone, bringing comfortable hiking days.

    Typical weather
    Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
    Crowds · season
    Moderate · Peak
    Price level
    $$$

    1927 oasis hotel with a spring-fed pool and palm gardens.

    Hotels in Death Valley →

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