The collection
64 hotels 62 cities 33 countries
W Prague
“Restored Art Nouveau showpiece”
W Bali - Seminyak
“Electric beachfront wonderland”
W Budapest
“Neo-Renaissance palace playground”
W Costa Navarino
“Seaside social forum”
W Amsterdam
“Dual-building social roost”
W Aspen
“Slopeside après hangout”
W Maldives
“Playful reef haven”
W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive
“Secluded oceanfront playground”
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
“Tropical marina playground”
W Algarve
“Clifftop Atlantic roost”
W Bangkok
“Neon social clubhouse”
W Brisbane
“Electric riverfront funhouse”
W Doha
“Electric nightlife hangout”
W Dubai - The Palm
“Electric seaside spectacle”
W Dubai – Mina Seyahi
“Harbourfront nightlife playground”
W Edinburgh
“Bronze ribbon spectacle”
W Goa
“Vibrant cliffside roost”
W Guangzhou
“Luminous glass spectacle”
W Hollywood
“Reimagined Hollywood flagship”
W Hong Kong
“Whimsical harbour perch”
W Koh Samui
“Headland pool-villa resort”
W Mexico City
“Theatrical nightlife rendezvous”
W Muscat
“Coastal nightlife playground”
W New York Union Square
“Beaux-Arts parkside showpiece”
W Osaka
“Playful neon funhouse”
W Philadelphia
“Skyline design eyrie”
W Punta de Mita
“Bohemian surf resort”
W San Francisco
“Futuristic design outpost”
W Sydney
“Futuristic harbourfront hangout”
W Taipei
“Electrified skyline perch”
W Verbier
“Slopeside design chalets”
W Amman
“Futuristic canyon beacon”
W Austin
“Concert-district hangout”
W Barcelona
“Sail-shaped coastal playground”
W Bogota
“El Dorado playground”
W Fort Lauderdale
“Oceanfront party playground”
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.