The collection
The Burgess Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Family keepsake gallery”
Central
The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Rope chandelier hangout”
Lively
The Jay, Autograph Collection
“Bronze spiral showpiece”
Central
The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
“Skyline private club aerie”
Central
THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Restored Beaux-Arts Loop Landmark”
Central
The Tess, Autograph Collection
“Southern muse modernism”
Central
AC Hotel Palo Alto
“Sleek tech-corridor base”
Central
AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
“Gaslamp rooftop hub”
Lively
Burton House, Beverly Hills, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Hollywood Regency suite retreat”
Central
Hotel Nia
“Modern Silicon Valley hub”
Central
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live
“Downtown entertainment anchor”
Central
Le Méridien New Orleans
“Cartographic midcentury bolthole”
Central
Moxy Atlanta Midtown
“Bear mural commons”
Lively
Moxy Austin - University Hotel
“Playful campus social hub”
Lively
Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg
“Williamsburg nightlife hangout”
Lively
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
“Playful industrial crashpad”
Lively
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel
“Funk Zone social hub”
Lively
Moxy Seattle Downtown
“Flamingo shower bolthole”
Central
Moxy Washington, DC Downtown
“Foosball downstairs cocktails upstairs”
Central
San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
“Bayfront marina anchor”
Central
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
“Riverfront convention anchor”
Central
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
“Stanford-adjacent garden courtyard”
Central
The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Campus vinyl retreat”
Central
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
“Gaslamp wellness retreat”
Lively
The Westin Palo Alto
“Sunlit Stanford-adjacent retreat”
Central
W New York - Times Square Hotel
“Elevated Broadway stage”
Lively
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.