The Catahoula Hotel is living proof that less is more. Built in 1845, the Creole townhouse retains its retro character with original windows, courtyard-facing balconies and exposed-brick interiors. For libations, head to the hotel's Pisco Bar and raise a toast to Peruvian cocktail culture while tucking into Tawainese comfort-food, or make your way up to the rooftop terrace.

Created for the contemporary traveller, this alternative space is more than just a hotel - it's a mood. Worthy of a Tarantino flick, The Drifter is a forgotten 50s motel kitted out with modern nostalgia and surrounded by Cuban food trucks. It's a network for local creatives, so turn up for album release parties and yoga round the pool.