Hotel Please — the hotels you don’t forget

Local

The local characters

Grand Hôtel Cala Rossa & Spa NUCCA

Cala Rossa, Porto-Vecchio $$$$

“Corsican cove household”

Secluded

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Palazzo Margherita

Bernalda 2012 $$$$

“Cinematic palazzo hideaway”

Quiet

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

Raya Heritage

Mae Rim, Chiang Mai $$$

“Artisanal riverside haven”

Quiet

Miyamasou

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto $$$$

“Foraged mountain sanctum”

Secluded

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand →

Island Shangri-La

Admiralty, Hong Kong $$$$

“Opulent harbourfront bastion”

Central

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Classic Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

SUJÁN Sher Bagh

Sherpur, Ranthambore $$$$

“Jungle safari sanctum”

Secluded

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

Wickaninnish Inn

Tofino 1996 $$$$

“Pacific storm theatre”

Secluded

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

El Questro Homestead

Kununurra 2021 $$$$

“Kimberley clifftop outpost”

Secluded

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

Tbilisi · $ · Lively

Fabrika Tbilisi

“Industrial creative forum”

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Local Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

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Medalled · $–$$$

The overachievers

Now Now NoHo

NoHo, New York $

“Sleeper cabin showpiece”

Lively

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Carlton Arms Hotel

Kips Bay, New York $

“Bohemian art atelier”

Central

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

The Atlanta Hotel

Bangkok 2002 $

“Mid-century bohemian sanctuary”

Central

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

Ryokan Sawanoya Tokyo

Yanaka, Tokyo $

“Historic Yanaka holdout”

Quiet

Local Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

West Village Eurohostel

West Village, New York $

“Maritime cabin landmark”

Lively

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

The Bulldog Hotel

De Wallen, Amsterdam $

“Counterculture canal clubhouse”

Lively

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel

Shek Kip Mei Estate, Hong Kong $

“Preserved resettlement stronghold”

Central

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Local Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Social · Lively

Built for mingling

Encore Las Vegas

Las Vegas 2022 $$$$

“Maximalist nightlife playground”

Lively

Social Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

MACAKIZI BODRUM

Turkbuku, Bodrum $$$$

“Bohemian Riviera outpost”

Lively

Social Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

Desa Potato Head Bali

Seminyak, Bali $$$

“Zero-waste creative village”

Lively

Social Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

The Farm Hostel

Canggu, Bali $

“Tropical backpacker clubhouse”

Lively

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

The Star Grand Hotel & Residences

Pyrmont, Sydney $$$

“Integrated resort digital playground”

Lively

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

Aethos Milan

Ticinese, Milan $$$

“Eclectic Navigli clubhouse”

Lively

Kos One Hostel

Canggu, Bali $

“Sun-soaked social playground”

Lively

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Soho House Chicago

Fulton Market, Chicago $$$

“Industrial warehouse rendezvous”

Lively

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

Wellness · Social

Robes and cocktails

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong

Lujiazui, Shanghai $$$$

“Skyline Art Deco beacon”

Central

Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Las Vegas 2023 $$$$

“Maximalist desert dreamscape”

Central

Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

SIRO One Za'abeel

Za'abeel First, Dubai $$$

“High-performance wellness retreat”

Central

Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

White City House

White City, London $$$

“Mid-century creative clubhouse”

Central

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Palm Heights

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman $$$$

“Retro beachfront creative roost”

Central

CERVO Mountain Resort

Zermatt 2020 $$$$

“Nomadic alpine citadel”

Central

The Joule

Main Street District, Dallas $$$

“Neo-Gothic art showpiece”

Central

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Jongno, Seoul $$$$

“Modern palace citadel”

Central

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Classic

The institutions

The Oberoi, Mumbai

Nariman Point, Mumbai $$$$

“Modernist seafront monument”

Central

Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

The Lowell Hotel

Lenox Hill, New York $$$$

“Prewar residential hideaway”

Central

Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

Chateau Marmont

Sunset Strip, Los Angeles $$$$

“Gothic Hollywood lair”

Lively

Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Suvretta House

St. Moritz 1912 $$$$

“Belle Époque alpine landmark”

Secluded

Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

Gstaad Palace

Saanen, Gstaad $$$$

“Alpine heirloom keep”

Central

Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand →

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

French Quarter, Hanoi $$$

“French colonial heirloom”

Central

Heritage Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

Park Hyatt Tokyo

Shinjuku, Tokyo $$$$

“Cinematic skyscraper sanctum”

Central

Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

The Peninsula Manila

Makati, Manila $$$$

“Brutalist society landmark”

Lively

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Classic Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Every city we cover

London Paris New York Bangkok Kyoto Tokyo Singapore Amsterdam Bali Hong Kong Chicago Dubai Rome Mexico City Lisbon Milan Taipei Sydney Maldives Melbourne Shanghai San Diego Porto Los Angeles San Francisco Copenhagen Seoul Barcelona Chengdu Austin Washington Ho Chi Minh City Phuket Florence Manila Tbilisi Fukuoka Stockholm Phu Quoc Berlin

And every country

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Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

Gold

Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed

A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

The eight vibes

Design

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.

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Fabrika Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Old Tbilisi

Opened 2016 $

Design Social Local

Lively

“Industrial creative forum”

Design

Raw Soviet concrete, exposed steel trusses, and street art murals across an expansive industrial shell.

There’s just somethingabout a good hotel.

There’s just something
about a good hotel.