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They did this well. You’ll notice.
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
An 800-year-old Sicilian olive tree anchors the lobby beneath dynamic digital projection mapping. Heated glass-enclosed indoor swimming pool with lap lanes, Han River views, and an underwater viewing tank.
VIU Hotel Milan
Living vertical gardens wrap glass walls framing oak parquet and custom walnut furnishings. Outdoor swimming pool on the 8th floor rooftop terrace with 360-degree city skyline views
Vivere Suites and Rooms
Glass-and-concrete pavilions with larch timber frame private gardens and Sarca Valley vineyards. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool surrounded by pale wood decking and olive groves
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
A curvilinear grid shell of five thousand diamond glass panels straddling the racetrack. Two outdoor rooftop swimming pools: the adults-only WET Deck pool and the family-friendly SUN Deck pool.
W Amman
A red-lit canyon arrival corridor and Bedouin textile installations merge futuristic high-rise lines with Petra-inspired geometry. Outdoor heated seasonal WET pool on the rooftop terrace flanked by sun loungers and private cabanas
W Aspen
Sloping alpine rooflines shelter retro conversation pits and custom quad-queen bunk rooms. Heated outdoor rooftop pool and hot tubs on the WET Deck; private spa pool on the Sky Residences rooftop deck
W Austin
Warm guitar-body wood paneling and trumpet-curved brass anchor the music-inspired interiors. 4th floor heated WET outdoor rooftop pool with tanning shelves, private cabanas, kasbah daybeds, and outdoor rinse-off showers.
W Barcelona
Ricardo Bofill's 26-story glass sail rises directly from the Barceloneta seafront breakwater. Indoor heated GETAWAY relaxation pool, outdoor WET DECK pool with private cabanas, and outdoor SUN Deck infinity pool
W Bogota
Studio Gaia crafts a mythical El Dorado aesthetic with illuminated floating beds, black tunnels, and gilded butterfly installations. 9x3-meter indoor heated hydrotherapy pool.
W Brisbane
Interiors feature timber river reed staircases, bold psychedelic carpets, outback-inspired earth tones, and custom Australian artwork. 20-metre heated outdoor WET pool open 24/7 on Level 4
W Changsha
Digital starscapes line the lobby beside a three-meter space-cat sculpture by the pool. Heated indoor swimming pool and reflection pool
W Chengdu
Jiuzhaigou-inspired palettes and Sichuan opera graphics meet futuristic electronic styling across the interiors. Indoor heated WET pool with a Jacuzzi and a 270-degree digital LED panoramic light wall
W Doha
Modern curves, dim mood lighting, and subtle Qatari patterns anchor the sleek, high-energy interiors. WET outdoor heated pool with loungers, private cabanas, and poolside service.
W Dubai - The Palm
Disruptive styling featuring Arabic calligraphy wall murals, Orsoni glass tilework, and a thirty-meter illuminated soundwave installation. Outdoor WET pools with tiered wave-shaped layouts, whirlpools, and private beach access
W Goa
Bold interiors featuring lunar phase artwork by Subodh Kerkar, rope ceiling installations, and vibrant Goan murals. Outdoor WET deck pool, outdoor cliffside infinity pool at Rockpool, and private plunge pools in select villas.
W Guangzhou
Asymmetrical dark glass architecture encasing a three-story LED waterfall and bold feng shui-inspired public interiors. Heated indoor WET pool with an underwater sound system, plus an on-site vitality pool.
W Hollywood
Rockwell Group interiors feature sweeping curved staircases, emerald velvet seating, and mid-century accents across public spaces. Outdoor rooftop pool on the WET Deck with cabanas and daybeds
W Hong Kong
Enchanted forest interiors featuring a soaring twig column installation, woodland motifs, and bold pop art palettes. Outdoor heated swimming pool and outdoor whirlpool on the 76th floor, 211 metres above Victoria Harbour
W Ibiza
Stepped amphitheater platforms lead past hand-woven cord ceilings down to the sea. Ground-level outdoor WET Deck swimming pool and an adults-only outdoor rooftop infinity pool at GLOW overlooking Santa Eulalia Bay
W Koh Samui
Sunken circular pods inside a reflecting pool, and pop art lobby murals. WET outdoor communal beachfront infinity pool, plus private plunge pools in all 74 villas
W Kuala Lumpur
Pixelated batik patterns and bamboo chandeliers line spaces linked by a mirrored staircase. 12th-floor outdoor rooftop saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Petronas Twin Towers, vitality pools, and whirlpool.
W Las Vegas
Suites carry a crisp white-on-white palette beneath floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the desert. Outdoor swimming pool at WET Deck with daybeds, cabanas, and an in-water submerged chess board, along with access to the adjacent 11-acre Mandalay Bay pool complex.
W Macau - Studio City
Zaha Hadid Architects sculpted the glass-finned tower with cinematic Art Deco interiors. Indoor heated swimming pool on Level 3.
W Melbourne
Curved wardrobes inspired by street kiosks anchor the laneway-themed interiors. Level 14 heated indoor swimming pool beneath an arched gold-mirrored ceiling with floor-to-ceiling skyline views
W Muscat
Bedouin storytelling and maritime heritage reinterpreted through mountain-inspired forms, Arabic majlis lounges, and bold Omani craft details. Main outdoor 1,800-square-meter freeform WET pool and a rooftop infinity pool at Siddharta Lounge.
W Nashville
Raw concrete and studio acoustic ceilings honor the Gulch rail yard heritage. Outdoor L-shaped 2,000-square-foot swimming pool set within a 10,000-square-foot pool deck on the second floor with five private cabanas and daybeds
W Osaka
A minimalist black monolithic facade gives way to vibrant neon interiors and a laser-cut origami arrival tunnel. Heated indoor WET pool under an LED illuminated ceiling, connected to an outdoor deck
W Panama
Five repurposed shipping containers featuring Oscar Melgar graffiti anchor the bold, high-contrast interiors by Studio GAIA. 6,835-square-foot outdoor WET Deck pool on the 15th floor with private cabanas.
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.