The collection
64 hotels 62 cities 33 countries
W Hoboken
“Maritime waterfront tower”
W Kuala Lumpur
“Neon rooftop playground”
W Las Vegas
“Minimalist all-suite tower”
W Melbourne
“Laneway design fantasy”
W Montreal
“Playful converted bank”
W Nashville
“Mirrored party tower”
W Rome
“Playful palazzo showpiece”
W Santiago
“High-energy glass skyscraper”
W São Paulo
“Modernist high-rise eyrie”
W Sardinia - Poltu Quatu
“Granite fjord resort”
W Scottsdale
“Desert party playground”
W Shanghai The Bund
“Neon riverfront spectacle”
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
“Illuminated raceway spectacle”
W Boston
“Theatrical nightlife tower”
W Changsha
“Cosmic design spectacle”
W Chengdu
“Electric Sichuan stage”
W Dallas
“Rooftop party playground”
W Florence
“Rationalist pop outpost”
W Ibiza
“Stepped beachfront pavilion”
W London
“Electric disco statement”
W Macau - Studio City
“Cinematic Art Deco tower”
W Panama
“Canal-inspired tower showpiece”
W Seattle
“Jet-age urban lodge”
W Suzhou
“Maximalist lakeside tower”
W Toronto
“Theatrical brutalist clubhouse”
W Xi'an
“Futuristic dynastic tower”
W Xiamen
“Electric sound garden”
W New York - Times Square Hotel
“Electric spectacle stage”
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.