The collection
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
“Oceanfront aquatic haven”
Secluded
West Hollywood EDITION
“Travertine minimalist showpiece”
Lively
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
“Postmodern architectural icon”
Central
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
“Urban beach sanctuary”
Lively
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
“Bayfront mega-resort playground”
Secluded
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
“Modernist riverfront lodgings”
Lively
Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection
“Neoclassical banking hall revival”
Central
Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Wrigleyville architectural clubhouse”
Lively
Marriott Marquis Chicago
“Towering convention showpiece”
Central
New York Marriott Marquis
“Broadway atrium stalwart”
Lively
Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel
“Postmodern poolside revival”
Central
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
“Waikiki royal heritage landmark”
Lively
The Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel
“Sculpted Art Deco glamour”
Lively
The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail
“Alpine chalet refuge”
Central
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Sound bath sanctuary”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“White columned monument”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
“Squash courts and chandeliers”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
“Lapidus landmark revival”
Lively
The Westin Chicago River North
“Riverfront terrace perch”
Central
The Wick, Hudson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Candle-factory industrial retreat”
Central
W Aspen
“Slopeside après lair”
Lively
W New York Union Square
“Beaux-Arts parkside showpiece”
Lively
Beaver Creek Lodge
“Artful alpine refuge”
Central
Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Townhouse courtyard parlour”
Lively
Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection
“Timbered alpine retreat”
Central
JW Marriott Chicago
“Burnham banking landmark”
Central
Moxy Miami South Beach
“Horoscope phone playground”
Lively
Moxy Times Square
“Playground nightlife machine”
Central
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
“Revived theatre tower”
Lively
Sandbourne Santa Monica
“Sculptural coastal retreat”
Central
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
“Oceanfront Waikiki icon”
Lively
The Blackstone Autograph Collection
“Presidential Beaux-Arts showpiece”
Central
The Cloudveil
“Refined alpine outpost”
Lively
The Eliza Jane, Autograph Collection
“Newspaper house reborn”
Central
the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Wet footprints clubhouse”
Lively
The Guild Hotel
“Historic YMCA revival”
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.