The collection
St. Regis New York
“Beaux-Arts heirloom flagship”
Central
The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
“Literary landmark sanctum”
Central
The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
“Desert resort inner sanctum”
Secluded
Chicago Athletic Association
“Gilded-Age athletic clubhouse”
Central
The Miami Beach EDITION
“Tropical bowling wonderland”
Central
The Resort at Kapalua Bay, Maui
“Oceanfront residential cove”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
“Slopeside alpine citadel”
Secluded
The St. Regis Atlanta
“Butlers and masterpieces”
Central
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
“Mirrored oceanfront salon”
Central
The St. Regis Deer Valley
“Funicular alpine roost”
Secluded
The St. Regis San Francisco
“Brass trellis retreat”
Central
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
“Fairways waterslides firepits”
Central
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
“Victorian oceanfront legend”
Lively
The New York EDITION
“Landmark clocktower quarters”
Lively
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
“Pearl pool playground”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
“Racquets rum and palms”
Quiet
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
“Pacific bluff retreat”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
“Refined townhouse sanctum”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
“Towering skyline beacon”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
“Maison Blanche jazz parlour”
Central
The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Waikiki
“Waikiki pink palace”
Lively
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
“Alpine après playground”
Central
The St. Regis Chicago
“Sculptural skyline tower”
Central
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
“Gilded power quarters”
Central
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
“Oceanfront aquatic playground”
Central
HOLLYWOOD VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Vinyl District social pad”
Lively
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
“Garden Court stalwart”
Central
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
“Black Rock beachfront outpost”
Secluded
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
“Restored Spanish revival estate”
Quiet
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
“Jailhouse nightlife”
Central
The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection
“Polished suburban beacon”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
“Oceanfront bluff sanctuary”
Quiet
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
“Smokestack revival”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu
“North Shore coastal sanctuary”
Quiet
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
“Literary leather retreat”
Lively
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel
“Power lunch palace”
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.