The collection
30 hotels
Palmer House Hilton
“Gilded Beaux-Arts dowager”
The Beverly Hilton
“Midcentury red-carpet flagship”
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
“Collegiate heritage clubhouse”
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
“Oceanfront resort institution”
La Cantera Resort & Spa, A Signia Hilton Resort
“Hilltop golf resort”
The Wayfarer Downtown LA
“Eclectic downtown commons”
Hilton Chicago
“Beaux-Arts convention flagship”
Hilton Club The Quin New York
“Beaux-Arts artist sanctuary”
Hilton Waikoloa Village
“Fantasy lagoon playground”
New York Hilton Midtown
“Midtown convention machine”
The George Manhattan
“Art Deco overture”
The Grady Hotel
“Bourbon apothecary turned downtown hotel”
The Scott Resort & Spa
“Havana-inspired desert resort”
The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
“Surfside coastal resort”
Hilton Austin
“Downtown convention outpost”
Hilton Key West Resort & Marina
“Saltwater marina resort”
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
“Beachfront Spanish revival”
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
“Historic Printer's Row showpiece”
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
“Oceanfront family playground”
Signia by Hilton Orlando - An Official Walt Disney World Hotel
“Sprawling pool playground”
Skirvin Oklahoma City, a Hilton Hotel
“Restored oil-boom tower”
Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton
“Desert adventure basecamp”
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
“Palmetto-fringed beachfront resort”
The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare
“Boutique airport waystation”
Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel
“Celebrity-driven desert playground”
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
“Craftsman beach resort”
Hilton Portland Downtown
“Mid-century downtown tower”
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
“Gaslamp terrace rendezvous”
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
“Racetrack courtyard waystation”
The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel
“Suffragist-inspired boutique tower”
Our shorthand
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.
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.