Plans are passé. These stays are made for lazy days in plush robes, with hot chocolate on call. Warning: You may never want to check out.

Sometimes the best kind of getaway isn’t about ticking off every tourist spot on your list. It’s about slowing down, letting yourself be still, and actually enjoying doing nothing for a change. Whether it’s the sound of waves or room service arriving right when you want it, these stays are made for those perfect, lazy moments.

The Weligama Bay Resort, Sri Lanka

The Weligama Bay Resort is a barefoot luxury dream designed for doing absolutely nothing and doing it well. Tucked along the palm-fringed southern coast of Sri Lanka, this property offers oceanfront villas with private terraces, a lagoon-style pool and spa treatments steeped in ancient traditions. The slow pace of the resort is ideal for lounging with a book, watching surfers from your shaded cabana, or sipping on fresh king coconut water with your toes in the sand. Add in warm Sri Lankan hospitality and the soothing sound of the sea, and you have the ultimate excuse to ditch your itinerary.

The St. Regis Florence, Italy

The St. Regis Florence is a Renaissance painting coming to life with butler service and silk-upholstered beds. Overlooking the Arno River, this former palace has antique chandeliers, Murano glass, and frescoed ceilings. Each room is perfect for indulgent lounging and the signature St. Regis butler is always on hand to draw your bath or bring you an espresso. The Iridium Suites Spa offers Florentine-inspired therapies, and the on-site Winter Garden Restaurant is perfect for candlelit, slow-dining evenings. Step outside if you must, but you might not feel like it.

Ashford Castle, Ireland

Do you dream of hiding away in a real-life fairytale? Ashford Castle could be your fantasy made tangible. The 800-year-old castle-turned-hotel in County Mayo pampers you with four-poster beds, clawfoot bathtubs, and sweeping views of Lough Corrib. Whether you choose to sink into the spa’s relaxation pool beneath twinkling lights or sip Irish whiskey by a roaring fire, the pace here is deliciously slow. If you fancy a stroll, you can meander through 350 acres of manicured gardens and ancient woodland or not. Perhaps, you could just summon afternoon tea in the Drawing Room and marvel at the luxury of stillness.

Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai

Dubai is known for its dazzle and dares, but Jumeirah Al Naseem whispers a different kind of luxury. It is set within the iconic Madinat Jumeirah complex and offers views of the Burj Al Arab and a private stretch of beach that feels like your own. The rooms, which blend contemporary calm with Arabian heritage beautifully, are airy and stylish. The resort also has amenities like adult-only pools and garden courtyards. With an award-winning Talise Spa, lazy brunches at Rockfish, and even in-room wellness rituals, this is the spot to kick off your shoes.

The Greenwich Hotel, New York City, USA

The Greenwich Hotel, which is tucked into the cobblestone heart of Tribeca, is New York City’s best-kept secret for those seeking peace without leaving the city. Owned by Robert De Niro, the hotel has an understated charm with Moroccan tiles, reclaimed wood, and antique rugs. The Shibui Spa, hidden in the basement with its lantern-lit pool and Japanese soaking tub, is reason enough to cancel your plans. Locanda Verde serves up rustic Italian comfort food perfect for long, lazy dinners, and the drawing room, which is open only to guests, is ideal for fireside lounging with a glass of wine.