The collection
Hotel del Coronado
“Red turret throwback”
Central
Waldorf Astoria New York
“Art Deco heirloom flagship”
Central
Waldorf Astoria Park City
“Slopeside alpine redoubt”
Quiet
Grand Wailea
“Maximalist aquatic wonderland”
Secluded
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
“Sazerac grande dame”
Central
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
“Silvery forest retreat”
Central
Conrad Los Angeles
“Gehry-designed cultural beacon”
Central
LondonHouse Chicago
“Beaux-Arts rooftop landmark”
Lively
Palmer House Hilton
“Gilded Beaux-Arts legend”
Central
The Beverly Hilton
“Mid-century red-carpet landmark”
Central
The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Beaux Arts skyscraper reborn”
Central
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
“Art Deco glamour beacon”
Central
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
“Postal palace”
Central
Conrad Washington, DC
“Moon pendant atrium”
Central
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol
“Capitol suite residence”
Central
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
“Collegiate heritage clubhouse”
Central
Hilton Chicago
“Beaux-Arts convention flagship”
Central
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
“Oceanfront mega-resort village”
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
“Historic printing-district showpiece”
Central
The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
“Boutique airport waystation”
Central
The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
“Eclectic downtown commons”
Central
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
“Parisian Gold Coast glamour”
Central
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
“Non-gaming Strip sanctuary”
Lively
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
Conrad New York Downtown
“All-suite waterfront art gallery”
Central
Graduate by Hilton Seattle
“Art deco amplifiers”
Central
Hilton Club The Quin New York
“Beaux-Arts art lodgings”
Central
Hotel Theodore Seattle Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton
“Roosevelt neon heirloom”
Central
Oceana Santa Monica
“Residential seaside retreat”
Central
The George Manhattan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
“Art Deco overture”
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
Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Mid-century Westside retreat”
Central
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop
“Historic railway lifestyle base”
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.