BERD'S Hotel Chisinau

In central Chisinau, BERD'S Hotel Chisinau puts a distinctly modern frame around Moldovan culture. Italian architect Luca Scacchetti designed the minimalist property, where contemporary furniture and lighting meet hand-woven carpets and local art. The 33 rooms range from the roughly 270-square-foot Superior Room to the 2,153-square-foot Prestige Suite, which has its own fireplace, Jacuzzi and hammam. The Central Market is about a six-minute walk away, while the city’s main parks and historic sights are a short drive from the luxury hotel.

That local perspective carries into Arome Locale, where traditional flavors and ingredients from Moldovan producers are given a contemporary treatment. At Bar. Vin. Arta, regional art shares the room with cocktails and a wine list representing nearly 40 local producers. Downstairs, the spa continues the hotel's emphasis on ritual, with a hammam and Kneipp therapy alongside saunas, a Himalayan salt room and treatments.