The collection
Hotel 50 Bowery
“Chinatown rooftop roost”
Lively
Hotel June West LA
“Coastal modernist hangout”
Central
Hyatt at Olive 8
“Olive oil retreat”
Central
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
“Historic cliffside perch”
Secluded
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
“Art Deco stronghold”
Central
Hyatt Union Square New York
“Boutique downtown outpost”
Lively
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
“Bayfront convention powerhouse”
Central
Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
“Cherry blossom redoubt”
Central
The Barnett - JDV by Hyatt
“Art Deco music house”
Central
The Study at University of Chicago
“Scholarly campus retreat”
Quiet
Thompson Austin
“Sleek Texas clubhouse”
Lively
Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
“Moody Gold Coast bolthole”
Central
Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel
“Clubby downtown den”
Central
Hotel Lincoln - JDV by Hyatt
“Parkside rooftop hangout”
Central
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
“High-rise theater hangout”
Lively
Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York
“Loft redoubt”
Central
Hyatt Herald Square New York
“Midtown publishing showcase”
Central
Hyatt Regency Austin
“Lady Bird lakefront landmark”
Central
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
“Twin-tower Waikiki landmark”
Lively
The Laurel Inn - JDV by Hyatt
“Motor lodge salon”
Central
The Time New York - JDV by Hyatt
“Surrealist Midtown dreamscape”
Lively
The Wit Chicago
“Loop rooftop nightlife”
Lively
Thompson Central Park New York Hotel
“Midtown jazz showcase”
Central
Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt
“Nautical gallery lodgings”
Central
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
“Bronze fountain modernism”
Lively
Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami
“Mojitos and skydeck”
Lively
Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami
“Poolside canine haven”
Lively
Hyatt Regency Chicago
“Riverfront convention powerhouse”
Central
The Livingston Hotel
“Downtown Brooklyn perch”
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.