5★ · Scottsdale
The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, Luxury Collection
A spa-town stay done properly in Scottsdale.
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- Luxury hotels & spa resorts in California · 59 stays
Scottsdale · Arizona
5★ · Scottsdale
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
The original wellness break, in Scottsdale.
5★ · Scottsdale
Privado Villas at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Warm water, cold champagne, in Scottsdale.
5★ · Scottsdale
The Global Ambassador
Warm water and cool heads in Scottsdale.
5★ · Scottsdale
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Thermal water and total rest in Scottsdale.
5★ · Scottsdale
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Built around the baths in Scottsdale.
Charleston · South Carolina
5★ · Charleston
Wentworth Mansion
Culture, food and deep sleep in Charleston.
5★ · Charleston
Inn at I'On, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The hotel Charleston is known for.
5★ · Charleston
Hotel Bennett Charleston
A stylish base in the heart of Charleston.
Palm Springs · California
5★ · Palm Springs
Lucille Palm Springs
Warm water, cold champagne, in Palm Springs.
5★ · Palm Springs
La Maison Hotel - Adults Only
Built around the baths in Palm Springs.
5★ · Palm Springs
Orbit In - 21 and Over - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel
Steam, springs and slow days in Palm Springs.
5★ · Palm Springs
El Noa Noa - 21 and Over
Take the waters in Palm Springs.
5★ · Palm Springs
Sands Hotel and Spa
A spa-town stay done properly in Palm Springs.
5★ · Palm Springs
Sea Mountain Nude Resort & Spa Hotel - Adults Only
Where taking the waters means five stars.
Boston · Massachusetts
4★ · Boston
The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Autograph Collection
A landmark stay in Boston.
Napa & Sonoma · California
5★ · Napa & Sonoma
Candlelight Inn Napa Valley
An estate to disappear into in Napa & Sonoma.
5★ · Napa & Sonoma
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
Walks from the door in Napa & Sonoma.
5★ · Napa & Sonoma
Cottage Inn & Spa
Green views and proper quiet in Napa & Sonoma.
5★ · Napa & Sonoma
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
A rural escape with real polish in Napa & Sonoma.
5★ · Napa & Sonoma
Hotel Yountville
Birdsong mornings and big dinners in Napa & Sonoma.
5★ · Napa & Sonoma
The Estate Yountville
Slow lanes and long lunches in Napa & Sonoma.
New York City · New York
5★ · New York City
Pendry Manhattan West
City polish, deep rest, in New York City.
5★ · New York City
The Wall Street Hotel
The hotel New York City is known for.
5★ · New York City
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
Five-star calm in the middle of New York City.
5★ · New York City
Conrad New York Downtown
The hotel New York City is known for.
5★ · New York City
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt
City polish, deep rest, in New York City.
4★ · New York City
NH Collection New York Madison Avenue
The grandest address in New York City.
San Francisco · California
5★ · San Francisco
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
City polish, deep rest, in San Francisco.
4★ · San Francisco
The Jay, Autograph Collection
San Francisco's finest, done properly.
4★ · San Francisco
Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton
The suite life in San Francisco.
4★ · San Francisco
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
Five-star calm in the middle of San Francisco.
Washington, DC · District of Columbia
4★ · Washington, DC
The Morrow Washington Dc, Curio Collection By Hilton
The hotel Washington, DC is known for.
5★ · Washington, DC
Conrad Washington DC
Washington, DC's finest, done properly.
5★ · Washington, DC
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
Five-star calm in the middle of Washington, DC.
5★ · Washington, DC
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
City polish, deep rest, in Washington, DC.
5★ · Washington, DC
Hotel Washington
The hotel Washington, DC is known for.
5★ · Washington, DC
The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City
A landmark stay in Washington, DC.
Chicago · Illinois
4★ · Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
Five-star calm in the middle of Chicago.
5★ · Chicago
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago's finest, done properly.
4★ · Chicago
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park Gold Experience
The hotel Chicago is known for.
4★ · Chicago
The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
City polish, deep rest, in Chicago.
Los Angeles · California
5★ · Los Angeles
The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection
A landmark stay in Los Angeles.
5★ · Los Angeles
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
The suite life in Los Angeles.
5★ · Los Angeles
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
The grandest address in Los Angeles.
5★ · Los Angeles
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Los Angeles's finest, done properly.
5★ · Los Angeles
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
The hotel Los Angeles is known for.
Las Vegas · Nevada
5★ · Las Vegas
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
The grande dame of the spa town.
5★ · Las Vegas
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
The finest way to take the waters in Las Vegas.
5★ · Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel
A spa palace in Las Vegas.
5★ · Las Vegas
ARIA Resort & Casino
Thermal luxury, done properly, in Las Vegas.
5★ · Las Vegas
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
The finest way to take the waters in Las Vegas.
Austin & Hill Country · Texas
5★ · Austin & Hill Country
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience
The unhurried way to see Austin & Hill Country.
5★ · Austin & Hill Country
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection
City polish, deep rest, in Austin & Hill Country.
5★ · Austin & Hill Country
Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
City energy, dialled down, in Austin & Hill Country.
5★ · Austin & Hill Country
Hotel Viata
The best of Austin & Hill Country, at walking pace.
5★ · Austin & Hill Country
The Loren Hotel Austin
Five-star calm in the middle of Austin & Hill Country.
4★ · Austin & Hill Country
The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection
The hotel Austin & Hill Country is known for.
Park City · Utah
4★ · Park City
Residences At Grand Hyatt Deer Valley
Alpine glamour in Park City.
5★ · Park City
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection
Ski-in, five-star-out in Park City.
5★ · Park City
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
Piste-to-pool days in Park City.
5★ · Park City
St. Regis Deer Valley
Snow outside, steam inside, in Park City.
5★ · Park City
Waldorf Astoria Park City
A ski stay done properly in Park City.
5★ · Park City
Pendry Park City
Corduroy mornings and fireside nights in Park City.
Savannah · Georgia
5★ · Savannah
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah
Savannah for a weekend that breathes.
5★ · Savannah
Hotel Bardo Savannah
Galleries, good tables and late mornings in Savannah.
5★ · Savannah
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
City energy, dialled down, in Savannah.
Miami & Fort Lauderdale · Florida
5★ · Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Acqualina Resort and Residences
Beach walks and proper dinners in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
5★ · Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
The sea from your window in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
5★ · Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Unhurried days by the sea in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
5★ · Miami & Fort Lauderdale
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
The coast, taken slowly, in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
4★ · Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
A legend by the sea in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
5★ · Miami & Fort Lauderdale
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Five-star salt air in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
Aspen · Colorado
5★ · Aspen
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
A ski stay done properly in Aspen.
5★ · Aspen
Viceroy Snowmass
Corduroy mornings and fireside nights in Aspen.
5★ · Aspen
St. Regis Aspen Resort
Slopes, snow and serious comfort in Aspen.
Vail · Colorado
4★ · Vail
Legendary Lodging at the Ritz Carlton Residences Vail, A Vail Resorts Property
Ski-in, five-star-out in Vail.
5★ · Vail
Grand Hyatt Vail Resort and Spa
Corduroy mornings and fireside nights in Vail.
Santa Fe · New Mexico
5★ · Santa Fe
The Inn of Five Graces
A stylish base in the heart of Santa Fe.
5★ · Santa Fe
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Santa Fe for a weekend that breathes.
5★ · Santa Fe
Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection
Galleries, good tables and late mornings in Santa Fe.
5★ · Santa Fe
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Santa Fe South
City energy, dialled down, in Santa Fe.
Lake Tahoe · California
5★ · Lake Tahoe
Desolation Hotel
By the water, away from it all, in Lake Tahoe.
5★ · Lake Tahoe
The Landing Resort and Spa
Waterside rest, done properly, in Lake Tahoe.
5★ · Lake Tahoe
East West Hospitality Tahoe
A lakeside reset in Lake Tahoe.
5★ · Lake Tahoe
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Still water and slow days in Lake Tahoe.
Newport · Rhode Island
5★ · Newport
The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Unhurried days by the sea in Newport.
5★ · Newport
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
The coast, taken slowly, in Newport.
Maui · Hawaii
5★ · Maui
Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only
Salt air, long horizons and deep rest in Maui.
5★ · Maui
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
A calm base by the water in Maui.
5★ · Maui
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
Beach walks and proper dinners in Maui.
5★ · Maui
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt
The sea from your window in Maui.
5★ · Maui
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The finest address on this coast.
Denver & Boulder · Colorado
5★ · Denver & Boulder
Flora House Denver
The grandest address in Denver & Boulder.
5★ · Denver & Boulder
The Crawford Hotel
Five-star calm in the middle of Denver & Boulder.
4★ · Denver & Boulder
The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel Denver & Boulder is known for.
4★ · Denver & Boulder
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
The suite life in Denver & Boulder.
4★ · Denver & Boulder
The Jacquard, Autograph Collection
Denver & Boulder's finest, done properly.
New Orleans · Louisiana
4★ · New Orleans
Higgins Hotel, Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum, Curio Collection by Hilton
Five-star calm in the middle of New Orleans.
4★ · New Orleans
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
City polish, deep rest, in New Orleans.
4★ · New Orleans
The Eliza Jane, Autograph Collection
New Orleans's finest, done properly.
4★ · New Orleans
Q&C Hotel and Bar New Orleans, Autograph Collection
The suite life in New Orleans.
4★ · New Orleans
The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection
The hotel New Orleans is known for.
Santa Barbara · California
5★ · Santa Barbara
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Sea air and slow mornings in Santa Barbara.
5★ · Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Salt air, long horizons and deep rest in Santa Barbara.
5★ · Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
A calm base by the water in Santa Barbara.
5★ · Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Beach walks and proper dinners in Santa Barbara.
Asheville · North Carolina
5★ · Asheville
Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
Five-star air in Asheville.
4★ · Asheville
Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection By Hilton
The grand hotel of the mountains in Asheville.
4★ · Asheville
Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®
Mountain luxury, done properly, in Asheville.
5★ · Asheville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville - Outlet Mall
Peaks from the best rooms in Asheville.
Nashville · Tennessee
4★ · Nashville
Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection By Hilton
The grandest address in Nashville.
4★ · Nashville
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
City polish, deep rest, in Nashville.
5★ · Nashville
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Nashville's finest, done properly.
Portland, Oregon · Oregon
5★ · Portland, Oregon
Sentinel Hotel
City polish, deep rest, in Portland, Oregon.
4★ · Portland, Oregon
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
The suite life in Portland, Oregon.
5★ · Portland, Oregon
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
A landmark stay in Portland, Oregon.
4★ · Portland, Oregon
The Hi-Lo, Autograph Collection
The grandest address in Portland, Oregon.
San Juan Islands · Washington
5★ · San Juan Islands
The Web Suites
Sea views from the best rooms in San Juan Islands.
5★ · San Juan Islands
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
The coast, taken slowly, in San Juan Islands.
5★ · San Juan Islands
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Tide-time days and early nights in San Juan Islands.
Sedona · Arizona
5★ · Sedona
L'Auberge de Sedona
Creekside cabins under the red rocks, spa on the water.
Oahu & Honolulu · Hawaii
5★ · Oahu & Honolulu
ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI
The coastal icon in Oahu & Honolulu.
4★ · Oahu & Honolulu
The Laylow Waikiki, Autograph Collection
Sea views from the best rooms in Oahu & Honolulu.
5★ · Oahu & Honolulu
Renaissance Residences Oahu Honolulu - Newly Opened 2024
Where the coast dresses for dinner.
Philadelphia · Pennsylvania
4★ · Philadelphia
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
The hotel Philadelphia is known for.
5★ · Philadelphia
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection
The grandest address in Philadelphia.
5★ · Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
The suite life in Philadelphia.
Big Sur · California
5★ · Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn
Cliffside above the Pacific, with nowhere you need to be.
5★ · Big Sur
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Tide-time days and early nights in Big Sur.
Cape May · New Jersey
Tucson · Arizona
5★ · Tucson
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson Airport, AZ
Slow lanes and long lunches in Tucson.
Jackson Hole · Wyoming
5★ · Jackson Hole
Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
Where the slopes meet white tablecloths.
5★ · Jackson Hole
Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole
Slopes, snow and serious comfort in Jackson Hole.
Telluride · Colorado
4★ · Telluride
Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
Where the slopes meet white tablecloths.
5★ · Telluride
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection
Corduroy mornings and fireside nights in Telluride.
Carmel & Monterey · California
5★ · Carmel & Monterey
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Tide-time days and early nights in Carmel & Monterey.
5★ · Carmel & Monterey
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Sea air and slow mornings in Carmel & Monterey.
Adirondacks · New York
5★ · Adirondacks
The Whiteface Lodge
Trails from the door in the Adirondacks.
5★ · Adirondacks
Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort
An alpine palace in Adirondacks.
San Diego & Carlsbad · California
5★ · San Diego & Carlsbad
Park Hyatt Aviara
The sea from your window in San Diego & Carlsbad.
5★ · San Diego & Carlsbad
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
Unhurried days by the sea in San Diego & Carlsbad.
Naples & the Gulf Coast · Florida
5★ · Naples & the Gulf Coast
The Ritz-Carlton Naples
Unhurried days by the sea in Naples & the Gulf Coast.
5★ · Naples & the Gulf Coast
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon
The coast, taken slowly, in Naples & the Gulf Coast.
Seattle · Washington
4★ · Seattle
The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection By Hilton
City polish, deep rest, in Seattle.
Big Sky, Montana · Montana
5★ · Big Sky, Montana
One&Only Moonlight Basin
Alpine glamour in Big Sky, Montana.
Hilton Head Island · South Carolina
5★ · Hilton Head Island
Montage Palmetto Bluff Residences
The finest address on this coast.
Moab · Utah
4★ · Moab
Casitas At The Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection By Hilton
Five-star air in Moab.
Traverse City · Michigan
5★ · Traverse City
Cambria Hotel Traverse City
By the water, away from it all, in Traverse City.
Great Smoky Mountains · Tennessee & North Carolina
5★ · Great Smoky Mountains
The Inn at Apple Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The grand hotel of the mountains in Great Smoky Mountains.
Deer Valley · Utah
5★ · Deer Valley
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection
Skiing in Deer Valley, then a long alpine dinner.
Florida Keys · Florida
Kauai · Hawaii
5★ · Kauai
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Salt air, long horizons and deep rest in Kauai.
Ojai · California
5★ · Ojai
Ojai Valley Inn
A spa village in the California hills, an easy drive out.
Cape Cod · Massachusetts
5★ · Cape Cod
The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
Sea air and slow mornings in Cape Cod.
Santa Ynez Valley · California
Bend · Oregon
Palm Beach · Florida
4★ · Palm Beach
The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Five-star salt air in Palm Beach.
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