One of eight vibes
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
3 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Four Seasons Hotel Baku
A vaulted Roman-style pool under glass sits beneath penthouse Turkish hammams.
JW Marriott Absheron Baku
A twenty-first-floor heated pool with backlit carved walls overlooks the sea alongside botanical spa treatment suites.
The Ritz-Carlton, Baku
Dual heated indoor pools, saunas, and two traditional Turkish hammams for ESPA therapies.
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.