One of eight vibes
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
The Global Ambassador
Resident jazz sets in the lobby bar and weekend DJs on the rooftop.
2 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Twenty6 lounge draws evening crowds to communal tables and an outdoor firepit patio featuring weekend live music.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
Eden Rooftop Bar hosts weekend DJ sets beside third-floor pool cabanas.
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.