One of eight vibes
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Hotel Californian
Complimentary house car rides, loaner cruiser bikes, and Italian linens in every room.
San Ysidro Ranch
All-inclusive estate dining and customized service, with private sunken spas in every cottage.
3 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hillside bungalow suites with working fireplaces and heated marble bathroom floors.
Simpson House Inn
Cooked estate breakfasts and evening wine tastings served across the shaded veranda.
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.