Classic hotels

Takanawa, Tokyo From $150

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

Continuous operation since 1978 as Tokyo's sprawling transit-hub landmark for family outings and domestic rail journeys.

McCall 1948 $$$

Shore Lodge

Welcoming lakeside travelers since 1948, complete with nightly s'mores over beachfront fire pits and mountain-view dining.

Ocean Park, Santa Monica From $800

Shutters on the Beach

A three-decade beachfront institution where locals gather around twin fireplaces facing the Pacific.

Jinjiang, Chengdu $$

Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel

Six decades of state banquets and diplomatic gatherings along Renmin South Road.

Upper East, Santa Barbara From $350

Simpson House Inn

A quiet Upper East bed and breakfast institution welcoming guests continuously since 1985.

Trevi, Rome $$$$

Sina Bernini Bristol

Generations of visiting dignitaries have stayed beside Piazza Barberini since 1874.

Porta al Prato, Florence From $400

Sina Villa Medici

Family-operated by the Bocca founders since 1958, hosting the Florentine institution of Harry's Bar since 1962.

Orchard, Singapore From $350

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

An Orchard and Scotts Road junction anchor hosting weddings, family banquets, and business gatherings since 1982.

CBD, Melbourne From $300

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

A four-decade East End fixture hosting theatregoers and visiting tennis champions.

Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City From $200

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

A diplomatic boulevard fixture hosting consulate gatherings and banquets in Diamond Hall.

CBD, Sydney From $400

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Operating since 1966, the central address maintains its civic presence through society events in the Wentworth Ballroom.

SoHo, New York From $1,000

Soho Grand Hotel

Operating continuously since 1996 as SoHo's pioneering boutique address and longtime gathering point for downtown creatives.

Kamppi, Helsinki From $150

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni

A storied Helsinki institution welcoming artists and locals through decades of cultural life.

Vail Village, Vail From $250

Sonnenalp Vail

Five generations of Faessler family stewardship have anchored this village outpost since 1979.

St. Veit, Salzburger Sonnenterrasse $$$

Sonnhof by Vitus Winkler

Four generations of Winkler family hospitality since 1928, around the original pine parlor.

Ischgl 2016 $$$

Sport- und Genusshotel Silvretta

Four generations of Zangerl family hospitality anchored in central Ischgl since 1930.

Boothbay Harbor 2011 $$$

Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa

Hosting multi-generational family summer vacations along Boothbay Harbor since the late nineteenth century.

Kolonaki, Athens $$$

St George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel

Locals gather on the panoramic balconies for Sunday brunches and family milestones.

Victoria, London From $450

St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection

A continuous Westminster presence since 1899, complete with a working parliamentary Division Bell in the lobby.

Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park From $400

Stanford Park Hotel

A 1984 Menlo Park hotel built around brick courtyards and traditional hearths.

Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam $

Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Stadsdoelen | 18+ Travellers Hostel

Continuous hostelling operations since 1939 welcome generations of budget travellers along the canal.

Old Town, Zurich From $950

Storchen Zürich

Traditional Old Town hospitality centered on riverside dining overlooking the Grossmünster cathedral spires.

Covent Garden, London From $300

Strand Palace

Operating continuously on the Strand since 1909, accommodating theatregoers and West End visitors in the heart of London.

Sunriver 2023 $$$

Sunriver Resort

Welcoming Pacific Northwest families since 1969, anchored by the rustic Owl's Nest tavern.

Downtown, Vancouver From $200

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Four decades of downtown hospitality anchored by chandelier-lit marble, French-style furnishings, and European dining rituals.

New Eastside, Chicago From $200

Swissôtel Chicago

A 1988 riverfront fixture hosting banquets in the Zurich Ballroom and large downtown conventions across multi-level event spaces.

Alipore, Kolkata $$$

Taj Bengal, Kolkata

Hosting visiting heads of state and city milestones in Alipore since 1989.

Tirumurthy Nagar, Chennai $$$

Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Hosting corporate summits, state visits, and Chennai family wedding receptions continuously since 1974.

Sinquerim, Goa $$$$

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa

Goa's pioneer luxury resort, hosting milestone gatherings and diplomatic retreats since 1974.

Kollupitiya, Colombo From $90

Taj Samudra, Colombo

Four decades of continuous operation across eleven acres of oceanfront gardens facing Galle Face Green.

Montmartre, Paris From $200

Terrass Hotel

Generations of continuous family stewardship preserve an elegant, enduring tradition of hospitality on historic Rue Caulaincourt.

Old Town West, Fort Collins From $150

The Armstrong Hotel

A continuous hospitality fixture in Old Town Fort Collins since opening in 1923.

Mayfair, London From $550

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Over five decades hosting screen legends and musicians across from Green Park along central Piccadilly.

Sandwich $$

The Bell Hotel

Golfers playing nearby championship links have gathered at this inn for generations.

West End, Edinburgh From $300

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

A century-old Princes Street landmark where generations have gathered for afternoon tea under the historic station clock.

Knightsbridge, London From $350

The Capital Hotel, Apartments and Townhouse

Continuous hospitality on Basil Street since 1971, anchoring Knightsbridge with its celebrated culinary pedigree.