Hotel Please — the hotels you don’t forget

No. 02

Local

The local characters

Poulati, Sifnos $$$

Verina Astra Hotel

“Aegean cliffside hideaway”

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Secluded

Cala Rossa, Porto-Vecchio $$$$

Grand Hôtel Cala Rossa & Spa NUCCA

“Corsican cove household”

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Secluded

Miranda 2022 $$$$

Caiman, Pantanal

“Pantanal safari outpost”

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Secluded

Bernalda 2012 $$$$

Palazzo Margherita

“Cinematic palazzo hideaway”

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Quiet

Mae Rim, Chiang Mai $$$

Raya Heritage

“Artisanal riverside haven”

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto $$$$

Miyamasou

“Foraged mountain sanctum”

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Secluded

Trancoso 2009 $$$$

UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa

“Bahian artisan quarters”

Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Lively

Sherpur, Ranthambore $$$$

SUJÁN Sher Bagh

“Jungle safari sanctum”

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Local Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Secluded

No. 03

Design $–$$

Design for less

Rochor, Singapore $$

The Serangoon House

“Theatrical colonial fantasy”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Lively

Inuyama 2022 $$

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden

“Castle garden hideaway”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Wellness Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Quiet

Riad Zitoun Jdid, Marrakesh $$

Riad Rosemary

“Artisan studio hideaway”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Heritage Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Central

Chiang Saen 2024 $$

Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen

“Temple-side brick lodgings”

Askwith, Otley $$

The Penny Bun

“Earthy Dales outpost”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Quiet

Pacific Grove 2023 $$

Green Gables Inn

“Victorian coastal hideaway”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Classic Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Classic The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar. The whole shorthand → Central

Keseruszer, Oriszentpeter $$

Kástu

“Minimalist meadow hideaway”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Secluded

Ayutthaya 2024 $$

Sala Ayutthaya

“Sculpted brick cloister”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Quiet

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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.

Outside the door

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.

No. 04

Social Lively

Built for mingling

Seminyak, Bali $$$

Desa Potato Head Bali

“Oceanfront creative citadel”

Social Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Lively

Las Vegas 2021 $$$

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

“High-voltage terrace playground”

Social Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Lively

Las Vegas 2022 $$$$

Encore Las Vegas

“Maximalist nightlife set-piece”

Social Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Lively

Ticinese, Milan $$$

Aethos Milan

“Eclectic clubhouse bolthole”

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are. The whole shorthand → Lively

Milan 2022 $$

21 House of Stories

“Canalside creative clubhouse”

West Hollywood 2019 $$$

Mondrian Los Angeles

“Sunset Strip rooftop roost”

Hollywood, Los Angeles $$$

The Aster

“Creative clubhouse retreat”

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Lively

Marbella 2018 $$$$

Nobu Hotel Marbella

“Epicurean nightlife retreat”

Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Lively

No. 05

Wellness Central or lively

City calm

Seljanovo, Tivat $$$

SIRO Porto Montenegro

“High-performance training hub”

Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Resort Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Resort A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap. The whole shorthand → Central

Bucktown, Chicago $$$

The Hotel at Midtown

“Urban athletic playground”

Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Central

Za'abeel First, Dubai $$$

SIRO One Za'abeel

“High-performance wellness retreat”

Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Central

Midtown Manhattan, New York $$$$

Equinox Hotel New York

“High-performance wellness citadel”

Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Central

London 2026 $$$$

Six Senses London

“Edwardian wellness showpiece”

Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Central

Manhattan, New York $$$$

Aman New York

“Hushed Beaux-Arts flagship”

Design Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Wellness Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Central

Minato, Tokyo $$$$

Janu Tokyo

“Spirited wellness showpiece”

Ratchathewi, Bangkok $$

Pullman Bangkok King Power

“Urban botanical oasis”

Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Central

No. 06

Editorial mentions

Written about

Sydney 2023 $$$$

Capella Sydney

“Restored sandstone salon”

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Central

Downtown Core, Singapore $$$$

Raffles Singapore

“Storied colonial citadel”

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Heritage Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Classic Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Classic The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar. The whole shorthand → Central

Kurumayacho, Kyoto $$$

Ace Hotel Kyoto

“Artisanal craft exchange”

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Social Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station. The whole shorthand → Central

Yan Nawa, Bangkok $$$$

Capella Bangkok

“Riverfront luxury sanctum”

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Central

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong $$$$

Rosewood Hong Kong Hotel

“Harbourfront vertical estate”

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Lively

Langkawi 2018 $$$$

The Datai Langkawi

“Rainforest canopy resort”

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Resort Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Resort A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap. The whole shorthand → Secluded

Downtown, Santa Monica $$$$

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

“Organic modernist clubhouse”

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young. The whole shorthand → Central

Riviera Maya 2023 $$$$

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel

“Artisanal coastal hacienda”

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone. The whole shorthand → Secluded

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Hotel Henrietta

New Orleans, Louisiana

Touro

Opened 2024 $$$

Design Luxe Local

Central

“Galleried avenue lodgings”

Design

Inverted wood parquet lines the lobby ceiling above stepped street-level arched colonnades.

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