The collection
85 hotels 78 cities 35 countries
JW Marriott Quito
“Verdant pyramid flagship”
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
“Sprawling family playground”
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
“Waterfront wellness citadel”
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
“Monumental neoclassical citadel”
JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa
“Champa-inspired beachfront resort”
JW Marriott Cannes
“Croisette cinematic retreat”
JW Marriott Chicago
“Burnham banking quarters”
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
“Secluded coastal hideaway”
JW Marriott Hotel Ankara
“Polished capital outpost”
JW Marriott Hotel Bogota
“Chapinero financial refuge”
JW Marriott Hotel Changsha
“Sky-high glass citadel”
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
“Pacific Place rendezvous”
JW Marriott Hotel Lima
“Clifftop glass showpiece”
JW Marriott Hotel Nara
“Mindful modernist base”
JW Marriott Hotel Qufu
“Confucian scholar cloister”
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
“Desert-inspired glass tower”
JW Marriott Hotel Sanya Dadonghai Bay
“Subtropical coastal resort”
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
“Restored banking skyscraper”
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
“Restored Ottoman caravanserai”
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
“Desert garden resort”
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
“Glass elevator theatre”
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
“Converted riverfront powerhouse”
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
“Citrus-inspired resort citadel”
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
“High-performance arena tower”
JW Marriott Essex House New York
“Neon-crowned Art Deco tower”
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
“Parkside business citadel”
JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City
“Understated downtown tower”
JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco
“Polanco parkside outpost”
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
“Polished convention address”
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo
“Cantilevered rooftop citadel”
JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent
“Fountain-facing parkside tower”
JW Marriott Hotel Xi'an Southwest
“Scholarly glass tower”
JW Marriott Austin
“Downtown skyline stalwart”
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
“Sky-lobby arts tower”
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
“Curved riverfront 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.