The collection
Hotel del Coronado
“Red turret throwback”
Central
LondonHouse Chicago
“Beaux-Arts rooftop landmark”
Lively
The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Beaux Arts skyscraper reborn”
Central
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection
“Downtown rooftop fitness hub”
Lively
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Wine country playground”
Central
The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Blue rooms skyward cocktails”
Central
Alma San Diego Downtown
“Avocado sunbed oasis”
Central
Archer Hotel New York
“Tailored industrial eyrie”
Central
Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Art Deco roost”
Lively
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Lakefront pier perch”
Central
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Forbidden garden revelry”
Lively
Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Greenhouse rooftop bolthole”
Central
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Ocean-view coastal retreat”
Lively
The Hamilton Alpharetta, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Speakeasy bowling hideaway”
Lively
The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
“Ballpark residential suites”
Lively
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.