The collection
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
“Romanesque fountain refuge”
Secluded
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
“Moorish oceanfront playground”
Secluded
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
“Maritime society parlor”
Central
Fairmont San Francisco
“Earthquake survivor grandeur”
Central
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
“Revived oceanfront landmark”
Central
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
“Copper bar gilded halls”
Lively
Fairmont Heritage Place - Franz Klammer Lodge
“Slopeside alpine redoubt”
Central
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel
“Historic chocolate factory lofts”
Central
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
“Geothermal mission hideaway”
Quiet
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown
“Saltwater laps courtyard cocktails”
Central
Fairmont Austin
“Downtown skyline social hub”
Lively
Fairmont Century Plaza
“Midcentury modernist icon”
Central
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
“Storied blufftop bungalow retreat”
Lively
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
“Postmodern parkside high-rise”
Central
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.