The collection
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
“Grand Tour cliffside perch”
Central
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel
“Pink colonial outpost”
Secluded
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel
“Artisanal jungle hideaway”
Secluded
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
“Aristocratic coastal heirloom”
Central
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
“Centennial beachfront beacon”
Lively
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
“Jet-set lagoon citadel”
Quiet
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
“Blush pink garden salon”
Central
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
“Cloistered convent hideaway”
Central
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
“Riviera cloister hideaway”
Secluded
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel
“Chelsea townhouse sanctuary”
Central
El Encanto Santa Barbara
“Riviera hillside sanctuary”
Quiet
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
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.