The collection
15 hotels
Chicago Athletic Association
“Gilded-Age athletic playground”
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Restored landmark redoubt”
Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Foothill farmstead retreat”
Hotel Figueroa
“Spanish Colonial refuge”
Maison Métier - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Eccentric townhouse bolthole”
Hotel 1000
“High-tech waterfront cocoon”
Hotel Kansas City - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Restored clubhouse quarters”
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
“Spanish Colonial estate”
The LINE Austin
“Lakeside creative pulse”
Fordson Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Industrial assembly depot”
Holston House Nashville
“Restored Art Deco tower”
The Study at University of Chicago
“Scholarly campus retreat”
Grayson Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Industrial-chic Midtown tower”
Kissel Uptown Oakland - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Auto Row showroom”
The Wit Chicago
“Loop nightlife spectacle”
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.