The collection
26 hotels
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
“Mediterranean canyon refuge”
Fairmont San Francisco
“Earthquake survivor landmark”
Raffles Boston
“Back Bay sky salon”
Fairmont Century Plaza
“Midcentury entertainment stalwart”
Fairmont Kea Lani
“Moorish oceanfront playground”
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
“Storied society citadel”
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
“Restored waterfront heirloom”
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
“Gilded Back Bay citadel”
Fairmont Heritage Place - Franz Klammer Lodge
“Slopeside alpine redoubt”
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel
“Waterfront chocolate factory perch”
Fairmont Orchid
“Lava-fringed oceanfront resort”
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
“Sonoran desert playground”
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
“Geothermal mission showpiece”
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown
“West End wellness bastion”
Fairmont Austin
“Skyline social outpost”
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
“Blufftop bungalow refuge”
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
“Postmodern parkside retreat”
Hotel Ändra Seattle
“Nordic hearth parlour”
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Cantilevered prism showcase”
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
“French-accented Beverly Grove hotel”
Sofitel New York
“Parisian Deco address”
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
“Art Deco French salon”
Swissôtel Chicago
“Triangular glass outpost”
Fairmont Pittsburgh
“Artifact-lined glass tower”
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
“Parisian brutalist conversion”
Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
“High-rise retail forum”
Our shorthand
The medals
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
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
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.
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.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.