JW Marriott

Seogwipo, Jeju From $950

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa

“Volcanic clifftop resort”

Design Wellness Resort Secluded

Paradise Valley, Scottsdale From $600

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

“Pueblo casita village”

Wellness Resort Classic Secluded

Devanahalli, Bangalore From $350

JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa

“Nandi Hills golf hideaway”

Wellness Resort Luxe Secluded

Marathi, Crete $$$

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa

“Stepped hillside cove”

Design Resort Wellness Secluded

Palm Desert, Palm Springs From $400

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

“Desert waterway clubhouse”

Wellness Resort Luxe Secluded

Desert Ridge, Phoenix From $350

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

“Sonoran fairway citadel”

Wellness Resort Social Central

Khem Beach, Phu Quoc From $550

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

“Theatrical university folly”

Design Resort Wellness Secluded

Isola delle Rose, Venice From $1,500

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

“Private lagoon island refuge”

Wellness Resort Design Secluded

Zona Hotelera, Cancun From $250

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

“Caribbean coastal flagship”

Resort Luxe Wellness Secluded

Centro Historico, Cusco From $350

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

“Restored Augustinian convent”

Heritage Design Local Central

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast $$$

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

“Lagoon playground flagship”

Resort Luxe Wellness Central

Banpo, Seoul From $650

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

“Subterranean wellness retreat”

Wellness Design Luxe Central

Bugis, Singapore From $700

JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach

“High-design skyline eyrie”

Design Heritage Wellness Central

Puerto Los Cabos, Los Cabos From $350

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa

“Dune-carved desert haven”

Design Wellness Resort Secluded

Talek, Maasai Mara $$$$

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

“Tented riverbank camp”

Luxe Resort Local Secluded

Grande Lakes, Orlando From $400

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

“Grande Lakes waterpark wonderland”

Resort Luxe Wellness Secluded

Mai Khao, Phuket From $300

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

“Tropical beachfront haven”

Resort Wellness Local Secluded

Mayfair, London From $650

Grosvenor House JW Marriott Hotel

“Park Lane gala citadel”

Luxe Heritage Classic Central

Nasimi, Baku From $300

JW Marriott Absheron Baku

“Caspian waterfront beacon”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Auckland Central, Auckland From $300

JW Marriott Auckland

“Harbourfront wellness pillar”

Luxe Wellness Local Central

Dongdaemun, Seoul From $500

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

“Refined urban roost”

Luxe Wellness Social Lively

Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo $$$

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

“Pacific ranch hacienda”

Resort Design Wellness Secluded

Innenstadt, Frankfurt From $300

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

“Sculptural glass citadel”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Tu Liem, Hanoi From $250

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

“Cantilevered dragon flagship”

Design Luxe Wellness Quiet

Atakoy, Istanbul From $200

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

“Sleek seaside lodgings”

Design Luxe Wellness Quiet

Cotai, Macau $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Macau

“Gilded Cotai playground”

Resort Luxe Design Lively

Barrio de las Letras, Madrid From $500

JW Marriott Hotel Madrid

“Perfumery-inspired urban atelier”

Design Heritage Local Lively

Chacara Santo Antonio, Sao Paulo From $350

JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo

“Sculptural riverfront sanctuary”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Takanawa, Tokyo From $800

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

“Serene skyline roost”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Khuk Khak, Khao Lak From $250

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

“Sprawling lagoon playground”

Resort Design Wellness Secluded

Marco Island 2018 $$$

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

“Beachfront family playground”

Resort Wellness Social Secluded

Business Bay, Dubai $$$

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

“Twin-tower skyline showcase”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Lujiazui, Shanghai From $250

JW Marriott Marquis Pudong

“Sculptural riverfront beacon”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Aventura, Miami $$$

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

“Waterpark golf playground”

Resort Wellness Classic Central

Bonnet Creek, Orlando From $600

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

“Bonnet Creek retreat”

Luxe Wellness Resort Secluded

Downtown, Vancouver From $300

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

“Copper waterfront eyrie”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Our shorthand

How we rate hotels.

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.