United States
Four Seasons Naples
Four Seasons Naples Beach Club fronts a broad swath of powder-white Gulf sand in Old Naples. Sunlit rooms and suites with terraces, cabana-lined pools, a serene spa, kids’ club, and effortless beach service shape laid-back days. Polished coastal dining and golden sunsets, minutes from Fifth Avenue South and the pier. 9.8
Commodore Perry Estate
Austin, Texas.
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​In Austin’s Hyde Park, Commodore Perry Estate, an Auberge Resort, is a restored 1920s Italianate manor with colonnades, cypress and courtyards. Airy rooms and suites feel residential; some with terraces. Swim in the oval pool, linger in salons and gardens, dine at Lutie’s, visit the spa. Minutes to UT, downtown.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Miami.
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In Surfside, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club marries 1930s glamour with contemporary serenity. Airy rooms and cabana studios face the Atlantic. Laze by oceanfront pools and beach, retreat to the marble spa, dine at The Surf Club Restaurant and Lido. Minutes to Bal Harbour, Miami nightlife and boutiques. 9.6
Ritz Carlton New York
On Central Park South, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park pairs townhouse poise with polished grandeur. Sunlit rooms and suites overlook the park or skyline. Unwind at La Prairie Spa and the fitness studio, linger over cocktails, dine seasonally. Fifth Avenue boutiques, Carnegie Hall, and Midtown museums are a stroll. 9.2 The best New York hotels - Top 5>>
The Lodge at Blue Sky
Utah.
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In a 3,500-acre Wasatch canyon near Park City Utah, The Lodge at Blue Sky is modern-mountain serenity of glass, stone and big-sky views. Earth Suites and Creek Houses feel cocooning. Ride horses, hike, fly-fish or heli-ski; then restore at Edge Spa and the infinity pool. Dine at Yuta; High West nearby. 9.8
The Beverly Hills Hotel
On Sunset Boulevard, The Beverly Hills Hotel is Hollywood’s pink palace: palm-lined driveway, banana-leaf glam, and discreet, old-school polish. Sunlit rooms and storied bungalows, some with private pools. Linger at the Polo Lounge and Cabana Café, unwind at the spa and pool. Minutes to Rodeo Drive, studios, and canyon hikes. 9.8
Meadowood Napa Valley
In a forested St. Helena valley, Meadowood Napa Valley feels like a private wine-country estate: shingled cottages with fireplaces, terraces, and hushed pine-scented air. Laze by pools, play croquet and tennis, hike oak-studded trails, indulge at the spa, and taste with the sommelier. Silverado Trail wineries and downtown St. Helena are nearby. 9.6
Hotel Jerome
Aspen.
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In downtown Aspen, Hotel Jerome blends Wild West heritage with modern mountain polish: brick-and-bronze lobby, buzzing Living Room, storied J-Bar. Spacious rooms feature leather, plaid, and deep soaking tubs. Unwind at Yarrow Spa and the pool, then step to boutiques, galleries, Ajax gondola, trailheads for powder mornings and golden evenings. 9.6
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Santa Barbara
On Montecito’s glittering shoreline, Rosewood Miramar Beach spreads breezy cottages and manor-style suites along a rare swimmable beach. Sunlit rooms open to terraces. Lounge at cabana and adults-only pools, dine oceanfront at Caruso’s, visit the Sense spa and boutiques. Minutes from Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, wine tasting, coastal trails, galleries.
Hotel Bel-Air
Hidden in the Bel-Air canyons, Hotel Bel-Air is pink-stucco serenity: swan lake, citrus paths, and whisper-soft service. Airy rooms and bungalows with fireplaces and private patios, some with plunge pools. Dine at Wolfgang Puck, unwind at the spa and pool. Minutes from Beverly Hills and Sunset, yet secluded in gardens.
9.8
The Bowery - New York
In the East Village, The Bowery Hotel pairs vintage-industrial romance with downtown buzz. Velvet-draped, brick-and-iron rooms frame skyline or cobblestone views. Linger over Negronis at Gemma, people-watch fireside in the lobby, borrow bikes, wander to boutiques, galleries, and indie theaters. Subways sprint you to SoHo, Nolita, and Lower East Side. 9.4
The Peninsula - Beverly Hills
On Santa Monica Boulevard, The Peninsula Beverly Hills blends discreet, residential calm with polished glamour. Light-filled rooms and suites feel townhouse-like; some with terraces and hot tubs. Laze by the rooftop pool, book the spa, dine at The Belvedere and The Roof Garden. Steps from Rodeo Drive, galleries, and canyons.
9.6
Four Seasons - Beverly Hills
In leafy Beverly Grove, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills blends Hollywood polish with residential calm. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with balconies, frame skyline and palm views. Laze by the rooftop pool, visit the spa, and dine at Culina and Windows Lounge. Rodeo Drive and studios are minutes away. 9.8
The Carlyle - New York
On Madison Avenue beside Central Park, The Carlyle is old-New-York glamour with townhouse poise and white-glove discretion. Elegant rooms and suites, some with park views, feel serenely residential. Sip martinis at Bemelmans Bar, catch cabaret at Café Carlyle, unwind at the spa. Steps to Museum Mile, boutiques, and leafy promenades. 9.4 The best New York hotels - Top 5>>
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs.
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At the foot of Cheyenne Mountain, The Broadmoor is a lakeside resort of pink stucco, porticos and lawns. Elegant rooms and suites overlook water and peaks. Golf legendary courses, hike Seven Falls, unwind at the spa and pools, dine across restaurants. Colorado Springs’ trails and Garden of the Gods nearby. 9.6
The Little Nell - Aspen
In Aspen at the base of Ajax, The Little Nell is a ski-in/ski-out icon: contemporary mountain elegance, fireplaces, and art. Rooms and suites with balconies, soaking tubs. Dine at Element 47, après at Ajax Tavern; the concierge arranges powder cat, fly-fishing, and biking. Pool, hot tubs, wine cellar. Steps to gondola, galleries, boutiques, trails. 9.8
The Langham, Chicago
A landmark on the river, The Langham, Chicago pairs glassy modernism with plush, residential calm. Sunlit rooms frame the skyline and water. Linger over afternoon tea in the Pavilion, dine at Travelle, restore at Chuan Spa and pool. Steps to the Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile. 9.8
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Santa Fa.
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In Rancho Santa Fe’s citrus-scented hills, Rancho Valencia is a Mediterranean-style hideaway of tiled courtyards, bougainvillaea, and sunlight. Spacious casitas with fireplaces and private patios feel serenely residential. Linger at the spa, yoga pavilion, and pools; play tennis; dine at Veladora. Minutes to Del Mar beaches, golf, and coastal trails. 9.8
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Overlooking Beverly Canon Gardens, The Maybourne Beverly Hills blends sunlit California ease with Mayfair polish. Elegant rooms and suites, many with balconies and marble baths. Laze by the rooftop pool, retreat to the serene spa, dine on The Terrace and Dante Beverly Hills. Steps from Rodeo Drive, galleries, palm-lined promenades. 9.6
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Within Walt Disney World’s Golden Oak, Four Seasons Orlando blends resort serenity with park-adjacent ease. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with balconies, overlook palms and fireworks. Drift between adults-only and family pools at Explorer Island, golf on Tom Fazio’s course, visit the spa, dine at Capa; park shuttles whisk to rides. 9.6
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Grand Lakes
Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes sits on a 500-acre estate, bordered by lakes and palms. Elegant rooms and suites, a serene spa, Greg Norman golf, and cabana-lined pools set unhurried days. Dine at MICHELIN-starred Knife & Spoon. The mood is polished, resort grand, minutes from theme parks, yet quietly cocooned along Shingle Creek. 9.4
The Conrad Orlando
Conrad Orlando rises within the Evermore Orlando Resort, minutes from Walt Disney World. Spacious, contemporary rooms and suites overlook the 8-acre Evermore Bay lagoon. Expect cabana-lined pools, Conrad Spa, rooftop lounge, and Latin-leaning Ceiba alongside coastal spots. The mood is polished, resort-chic, with golf, paddleboarding, and theme-park thrills nearby yet unobtrusive. 9.6
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Waldorf Astoria Orlando sits within Bonnet Creek’s preserve, moments from Walt Disney World. Elegant, hushed rooms and suites; cabana-lined pools, the Waldorf Astoria Spa, and a Rees Jones golf course shape unhurried days. Dine at Bull & Bear and Peacock Alley. Polished, park-adjacent serenity, with shuttles and evening fireworks nearby. 9.2
JW Marriott Orlando
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes borders Shingle Creek on a 500-acre estate. Fresh, light-filled rooms and suites overlook the water park and lazy river; cabana-lined pools, Ritz-shared golf, and the spa sit nearby. Primo and Whisper Creek Farm fuel evenings. Polished, family-friendly resort minutes from theme parks yet pleasingly cocooned. 9.0
Faena Hotel, Miami Beach
On Collins Avenue’s mid-beach, Faena is red-and-gold theatricality with serious art: cathedral lobby, Damien Hirst’s gilded mammoth, and a privé cabaret. Sunlit, Art Deco–meets-fantasy rooms face the Atlantic. Laze on striped loungers, swim, visit Tierra Santa Healing House, dine at Los Fuegos and Pao. South Beach and boardwalk ripple nearby. 9.2 Top 5 hotels in Miami>>
Wynn, Las Vegas
On the Strip’s north end, Wynn Las Vegas pairs glass-curved glamour with hushed, high-touch resort polish. Floor-to-ceiling rooms gaze over desert and neon. Laze by mosaic-tiled pools, retreat to the spa, dine at Mizumi and SW, shop the Esplanade, and catch Lake of Dreams. Encore, golf, and nightlife unfold steps away. 9.2
Acqualina Resort, Miami
Miami.
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On Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina is Mediterranean-glamour on a pristine stretch of sand. Sunlit rooms and residences with balconies face the Atlantic. Drift between three oceanfront pools, cabanas, and the Acqualina Spa; dine at Il Mulino and Costa Grill. Family-friendly perks abound. Bal Harbour and Miami Beach are close. 9.6
1 Hotel South Beach
Miami.
1 Hotel South Beach brings eco-chic polish to Collins Avenue, with reclaimed-wood textures and sunlit rooms and suites facing the Atlantic. Four pools, including a rooftop, Bamford Wellness Spa, and restaurants like Habitat and Watr shape indulgent days. The vibe is barefoot-luxe, steps to the boardwalk, minutes from Lincoln Road. 9.4 Top 5 hotels in Miami>>
W South Beach
Miami
W South Beach plays high-gloss and ocean-facing on Collins Avenue. Suite-style rooms with balconies, two pools, WET deck cabanas, and the Away Spa fuel sun-kissed days. Mr Chow and Irma’s for nights. The mood is scene-y and stylish, steps to the beach and boardwalk, minutes from Lincoln Road and nightlife. 9.2
St Regis, Atlanta
In Buckhead, The St. Regis Atlanta blends residential poise with Southern grandeur: marble-floored lobby, crystal chandeliers, whisper-sharp service. Sunlit rooms and suites with Juliet balconies feel plush and serene. Laze by the resort-style pool and cabanas, visit the spa, sip in The Garden Room. Lenox boutiques and tree-lined mansions nearby. 9.4
Bobby Hotel, Nashville
In downtown Nashville near Printer’s Alley, Bobby Hotel is indie-glam with artful swagger. Eclectic rooms feel plush and playful. Swim at the rooftop pool beside the vintage bus, sip at the Lounge, dine at Café at Bobby. Pet-friendly perks. Steps to Broadway honky-tonks, the Ryman, galleries, and riverfront walks nearby. 9.4
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
On the Sunset Strip, The Sun Rose is Pendry reborn as a music-led luxury stay: 149 sleek rooms, a rooftop pool with skyline views, Wolfgang Puck dining, a tranquil spa and the 100-seat Live at The Sun Rose club. Effortless access to West Hollywood’s galleries, boutiques, and late-night energy nearby. 9.4
The Beekman, New York
In Lower Manhattan, The Beekman occupies a restored 1880s temple with an eight-story atrium. Velvet-rich rooms feel moody and refined; suites add terraces or turrets. Dine at Temple Court and Le Gratin, sip beneath the skylight. Steps to the Brooklyn Bridge, Fulton Centre trains, and bars nearby. 9.4 The best New York hotels - Top 5>>
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel marries a restored Gilded Age mansion with a gleaming tower in NoMad. Jewel-box rooms and suites, art-filled, and Café Carmellini anchor stylish days, with cocktails at The Portrait Bar. Service feels bespoke; Madison Square Park, Flatiron, and Broadway’s buzz sit moments from the door outside. 9.6
Casa Cipriani New York
New York.
Casa Cipriani crowns the Battery Maritime Building, a beaux-arts jewel on the harbor. Nautical-glam rooms with terraces gaze at Lady Liberty. Members’ club energy, polished service, jazz lounge, and Italian dining set the mood. A small spa and fitness, ferries at the doorstep, and FiDi’s waterfront walks complete the scene. 9.8
Fouquet's New York
New York.
Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York brings Parisian polish to Tribeca, with Art Deco–tinged rooms and suites, a serene spa and pool, and brasserie swagger at Fouquet’s and Par Ici Café. The vibe is cinematic yet discreet; cobblestone streets, galleries, and the Hudson River esplanade sit moments from the ornate lobby. 9.6
The Knickerbocker
Times Square, New York.
The Knickerbocker, a Beaux-Arts landmark on Times Square, pairs hushed, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. St. Cloud rooftop terrace faces the neon and skyline; a sleek bar, cafe, and fitness studio anchor city days. The mood is polished-urban and quietly cocooning, steps from Broadway theatres, Bryant Park, and Grand Central.9.2
The Mark
New York.
The Mark pairs Jacques Grange’s bold, black-and-cream glamour with hushed Upper East Side poise on Madison Avenue. Spacious rooms and suites, Jean-Georges’ buzzy restaurant, a chic bar, fitness center, and salon service. The mood is polished, fashion-forward, steps from Central Park, Museum Mile, and Fifth Avenue’s boutiques and galleries nearby. 9.6
The Peninsula New York
New York.
The Peninsula New York presides over Fifth Avenue at 55th Street. Elegant, tech-forward rooms and suites; a serene spa, glass-roof pool, and fitness centre shape restorative pauses. Dine at Clement; nights drift to Salon de Ning rooftop. The mood is polished, discreet, steps from MoMA, Central Park, and Rockefeller Centre. 9.4
The Surrey
New York
The Surrey on the Upper East Side blends townhouse elegance with Central Park proximity. Artful rooms and suites, a tranquil spa, and a leafy rooftop terrace set a discreet rhythm. Expect polished service, intimate lounges, and Madison Avenue boutiques at the door; museums on Fifth Avenue are a stroll away. 9.6
Four Seasons Downtown
New York.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown pairs sleek, residential-style rooms and suites with a serene spa, 75-foot lap pool, and fitness studio. CUT by Wolfgang Puck anchors dining, while attentive concierge unlocks FiDi and Tribeca. The mood is polished, quietly luxe, steps from the Oculus and One World Observatory nearby. 9.6
Baccarat Hotel
New York.
Baccarat Hotel New York glows with crystal glamour opposite MoMA. Silken, Parisian-chic rooms and suites, Spa de La Mer, a mirrored swimming pool, and the Grand Salon with afternoon tea shape indulgent days. Evenings drift to The Bar’s jewel-box cocktails. Fifth Avenue boutiques and Central Park are steps away too. 9.4 The best New York hotels - Top 5>>
Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf Astoria New York, an Art Deco legend on Park Avenue, returns with restored salons and soaring lobbies. Elegant rooms and suites, a serene spa, and glittering bars set a grand cadence. Service is polished and discreet. Steps from Grand Central, Fifth Avenue boutiques, and Midtown’s theatres and museums. 9.9
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