One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
3 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Curvaceous seashell and cocoon-inspired villas by Ronald Zürcher cascading down the tropical forest hillside.
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Suspension footbridges, oceanfront treetop tents, and hacienda pavilions incorporate local stone, native timber, and open courtyards.
Suitree Experience Hotel
Teak and steel pods elevated nine metres above the Guanacaste jungle canopy.
2 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
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.