The collection
The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
“Literary landmark sanctum”
Central
Chicago Athletic Association
“Gilded-Age athletic clubhouse”
Central
Collegio alla Querce
“Hillside Renaissance sanctuary”
Quiet
Ritz Paris
“Legendary Parisian palace”
Central
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
“Ayung riverfront sanctuary”
Secluded
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
“Shell-domed island outpost”
Secluded
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
“Oceanfront aquatic haven”
Secluded
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
“Theme-park family refuge”
Central
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
“Thameside civic grandeur”
Central
The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
“Desert resort inner sanctum”
Secluded
Hôtel du Couvent, Nice
“Monastic hillside cloister”
Central
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
“Heirloom thermal sanctuary”
Central
St. Regis New York
“Beaux-Arts heirloom flagship”
Central
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
“Biomimetic island showcase”
Secluded
St. Regis Florence
“Renaissance riverfront palace”
Central
W Maldives
“Playful coral haven”
Secluded
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
“Tropical marina playground”
Secluded
W Amsterdam
“Historic bank vault playground”
Lively
Moxy London Piccadilly Circus
“Bustling Piccadilly outpost”
Lively
Moxy Miami South Beach
“Horoscope phone playground”
Lively
Moxy Shenzhen North Station
“Playful neon funhouse”
Central
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
“Fairways waterslides firepits”
Central
JW Marriott Hotel & Suites
“Polished dual-tower quarters”
Central
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
“Glass dragon flagship”
Quiet
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
“Victorian oceanfront legend”
Lively
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
“Oceanfront aquatic playground”
Central
The Westin Excelsior
“Dolce Vita Grand Dame”
Central
Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa
“Modernist skyline bastion”
Central
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
“Black Rock beachfront outpost”
Secluded
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok
“Riverside lagoon oasis”
Central
HOLLYWOOD VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Vinyl District social pad”
Lively
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
“Restored Spanish revival estate”
Quiet
Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Wrigleyville architectural clubhouse”
Lively
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
“Domed landmark quarters”
Central
Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel
“Postmodern poolside revival”
Central
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel
“Harbourfront convention engine”
Central
The Miami Beach EDITION
“Tropical bowling wonderland”
Central
London Edition
“Belle Époque social house”
Lively
Shanghai EDITION
“Bundside social powerhouse”
Lively
Le Méridien Bangkok
“Playful Surawong hangout”
Lively
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
“JBR coastal sanctuary”
Lively
Le Méridien Melbourne
“Mid-century cinema retreat”
Lively
Sheraton Grand Hotel
“High-rise business luxury”
Central
Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel
“Civic business anchor”
Central
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
“Classic cliffside landmark”
Central
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank
“Geometric skyline eyrie”
Central
AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen
“Sculptural tilting skyline towers”
Central
AC Hotel Palo Alto
“Sleek tech-corridor base”
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.