The collection
Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Art Deco roost”
Lively
Hilton Austin
“Downtown convention powerhouse”
Central
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
“Coastal mission-style landmark”
Central
Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Residential coastal retreat”
Central
New York Hilton Midtown
“Midtown convention machine”
Central
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Lakefront pier perch”
Central
Tempo by Hilton San Diego Del Mar
“Wellness-forward lifestyle base”
Central
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Forbidden garden revelry”
Lively
Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Greenhouse rooftop bolthole”
Central
Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown
“Modernism meets tapas”
Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar
“Carmel Valley business base”
Central
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
“Canal Street launchpad”
Lively
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley
“Oski collegiate throwback”
Lively
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
“Gaslamp stadium hub”
Lively
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
“Racetrack-adjacent coastal retreat”
Central
Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
“Extended-stay tech hub”
Central
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Ocean-view coastal retreat”
Lively
The Hamilton Alpharetta, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Speakeasy bowling hideaway”
Lively
The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
“Ballpark residential suites”
Lively
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.