The collection
16 hotels 16 cities 9 countries
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
“Minimalist Baja oasis”
Nobu Ryokan Malibu
“Minimalist beachfront ryokan”
Nobu Hotel
“Dual-era design hotel”
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
“Breezy beachfront clubhouse”
Nobu Hotel Marbella
“Epicurean nightlife retreat”
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
“Oceanfront Japanese outpost”
Nobu Hotel Chicago
“Industrial Japanese roost”
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
“Japanese minimalist outpost”
Nobu Hotel Marrakech
“High-octane rooftop rotunda”
Nobu Hotel Roma
“Japanese minimalist showcase”
Nobu Hotel Toronto
“Skyline ryokan sanctuary”
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
“Modernist Buckhead quarters”
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
“Skyline Japanese showpiece”
Nobu Hotel Manila
“Minimalist casino cocoon”
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
“Minimalist ryokan sanctuary”
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián
“Minimalist Belle Époque villa”
Our shorthand
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.
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.