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Bodega Bay, United States
Ranked #1 on Condé Nast's Best Hotels list for 2025, The Lodge at Bodega Bay occupies a stretch of the Sonoma Coast where the Pacific dictates the atmosphere as much as any design decision. The property sits at the quieter, nature-immersed end of California coastal lodging, positioning it alongside properties like Post Ranch Inn in its emphasis on landscape over spectacle.

New York City, United States
A 50-story Rafael Viñoly-designed tower at West 28th Street and Broadway, the Ritz-Carlton NoMad is the brand's contemporary Manhattan answer to its more formal uptown address. With a Michelin Key, a 94.5-point La Liste ranking, and José Andrés overseeing the culinary program, it occupies a distinct tier among New York's new-wave luxury hotels. Rooms from $1,276 per night; 250 rooms total.

Milwaukee, United States
Ranked third on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee anchors the city's downtown convention corridor at 333 W Kilbourn Ave with a physical presence that sets it apart from the mid-market Hyatt tier. Its atrium architecture places it in the tradition of grand civic hotel design, and its location keeps guests within easy reach of the Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the broader lakefront.

Nashville, United States
Ranked #4 on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list, Thompson Nashville occupies a compelling position in Nashville's design-led hotel tier. Located at 401 11th Ave S in the Gulch neighbourhood, the property draws guests who want proximity to the city's energy without sacrificing a considered aesthetic. It sits at the sharper, more editorial end of the Nashville market.

Istanbul, Turkey
Housed in a 1930s Beşiktaş building on the European shore of the Bosphorus, Bosphorus earned 94 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking and placed fifth in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list. Its 186 rooms, dual dining concept spanning Cantonese and all-day Turkish fare, and a collection of more than 1,000 artworks position it at the upper tier of Istanbul's international luxury hotel market.

Joe Batt's Arm, Canada
Fogo Island Inn sits on a remote Newfoundland island where cod-fishing heritage and high-design architecture converge in a 29-room property that earned Michelin 3 Keys and a 98.5-point La Liste rating in 2026. Rates from US$2,416 per night reflect both the isolation and the ambition: daily-changing locavore menus, wilderness excursions, and a community-ownership model that channels revenue back into a place fighting cultural erasure.

Montreal, Canada
Auberge du Vieux-Port in Old Montreal is a refined boutique hotel blending 19th-century architecture with contemporary comfort. Stay in one of 45 rooms featuring Le Labo bath products, Marie L'Oie goose-down bedding and Nespresso machines. Dine at Gaspar French Brasserie or the Pincette lobster bar, then ascend to Terrasse sur l’Auberge for rooftop views of the Saint Lawrence River. The hotel’s Prix du Jury interior-design recognition and intimate service create a romantic, culturally rich stay. Expect cobblestone streets, fireplaces, warm wood finishes and the scent of fresh coffee each morning — an authentic Montreal experience tailored for couples, cultural travelers and business guests.

Austin, United States
Positioned against Austin's broader boutique hotel set, Hotel Saint Cecilia occupies a distinct tier: 14 rooms, Michelin 1 Key recognition, a Condé Nast Traveler top-ten ranking in 2025, and a guests-only lounge that keeps the property from tipping into scene over substance. Part of the Bunkhouse Hotels family, it reads as a luxury guest house with a considered edge rather than a conventional upscale property.

Istanbul, Turkey
A 19th-century Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus shore, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul holds a 96.5-point score from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking and placed ninth in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list. The 310-room property, part of the Leading Hotels of the World, sits in Beşiktaş where Europe meets the water, with 31 palace suites offering 24-hour butler service and the Bosphorus visible from nearly every balcony.

Chicago, United States
Ranked #10 on Condé Nast Traveler's Best Hotels list for 2025, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago occupies a converted River North building at 127 W Huron St, positioning it between the neighbourhood's gallery district energy and the Michigan Avenue corridor. Its recognition places it in a distinct tier of Chicago hotels that trade on design and location rather than legacy brand affiliation.

Los Angeles, United States
Pendry West Hollywood sits at the intersection of Sunset Strip energy and considered luxury, earning Michelin 2 Keys and a 2025 Condé Nast top-12 ranking. The 149-room property operates under Montage International and anchors itself in old Hollywood glamour with Wolfgang Puck's rooftop restaurant Merois, a live music venue, and a curated art collection of more than 65 works. It is a serious hotel that takes its neighbourhood seriously.

New York City, United States
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown sits at 27 Barclay Street in Tribeca, placing one of Manhattan's most design-forward luxury addresses in the shadow of the Financial District rather than Midtown's hotel corridor. Yabu Pushelberg interiors, a 75-foot heated pool bathed in natural light, and CUT by Wolfgang Puck set this property apart from the chain's uptown peers. La Liste awarded it 96.5 points in 2026; Condé Nast placed it twelfth on its Best Hotels list in 2025.

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Six restored colonial mansions in San Miguel de Allende's historic centre, Casa de Sierra Nevada earned a 2024 Michelin 2 Keys recognition and a 93.5-point rating from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels. Thirty-seven individually configured rooms come with personal butlers, wood-burning fireplaces, and an entirely authentic Mexican dining programme. A 90-minute drive from Del Bajío International Airport places it at the heart of one of Mexico's most architecturally preserved cities.

Tokyo, Japan
Awarded Michelin 3 Keys and ranked 14th on the 2025 Condé Nast Best Hotels list, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi occupies the upper floors of a 39-story tower in Chiyoda's financial district, with direct views over the Imperial Palace East Gardens and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. With 190 rooms, French and Italian restaurants, and a Zen-inspired spa, it sits in Tokyo's most decorated tier of high-rise luxury hotels.

St. Helena, United States
Harvest Inn sits on Main Street in St. Helena, where the Napa Valley's working vineyard character meets considered hospitality. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 15 hotels in the country in 2025, the property occupies a tier of wine-country lodging defined by grounds, privacy, and proximity to the valley's most significant producers. It reads as a retreat rather than a resort.

Nashville, United States
Bobby Hotel occupies a converted mid-century building at 230 4th Ave N in downtown Nashville, with 144 rooms and a rooftop that has become a reference point in the city's hospitality conversation. Ranked #16 on Condé Nast's Best Hotels list for 2025, it sits in a distinct tier between large convention properties and the city's more formal luxury set — approachable in tone, specific in design sensibility.

Kennebunkport, United States
A circa-1860s barn and a cluster of restored cottages on the Maine coast, White Barn Inn & Spa holds a Michelin 1 Key, a 2025 Condé Nast Traveler top-20 hotels ranking, and a La Liste Top Hotels score of 93 points. Rates from $929 across 25 rooms place it firmly in New England's upper tier of intimate country house hotels, anchored by a restaurant with international standing.

Beijing, China
Ranked #18 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list, Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing sits in the northeastern CBD-adjacent district of Wangjing, one of Beijing's most internationally oriented neighbourhoods. The property occupies a position between full-service international hotel and district-focused business hub, with the kind of anticipatory service culture the Regency brand has built its upper-tier positioning around.

Nashville, United States
Ranked #19 on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list, The Westin Nashville sits in the SoBro district within walking distance of the Broadway entertainment corridor and the Music City Center. For travelers who want proximity to downtown Nashville's core without the noise of the strip itself, the address does considerable work.

Lorgues, France
Château de Berne transforms a historic Roman wine estate into Lorgues' premier luxury destination, where 34 elegant rooms and Michelin-starred dining are set within 1,600 acres of Provençal vineyards. This 5-star Relais & Châteaux property combines centuries of winemaking heritage with contemporary sophistication, featuring organic wine production, Cinq Mondes spa facilities, and immersive terroir experiences just minutes from the French Riviera.

Geneva, Switzerland
Set on ten acres of lakeside parkland five kilometres from central Geneva, La Réserve is the city's clearest counterpoint to its grand-hotel tradition. Designed by Jacques Garcia of Hôtel Costes fame, the 102-room property pairs rich, decadent interiors with a full-floor spa, three distinct restaurants including a Michelin-starred Chinese kitchen, and a resort-like remove that most Geneva addresses cannot offer. Rated 92 points by La Liste Top Hotels in 2026 and ranked 21st in Condé Nast's Best Hotels list in 2025.

Atlanta, United States
Ranked #22 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list, The Whitley sits in Atlanta's Buckhead district at the intersection of Peachtree Road and luxury hospitality. The Marriott Luxury Collection property draws both business travelers and leisure guests seeking a polished retreat close to the city's premier shopping and dining corridors. Its Buckhead address places it in direct conversation with Atlanta's most competitive luxury tier.

Ottawa, Canada
Ranked #23 on the 2025 Condé Nast Best Hotels list, The Metcalfe Hotel occupies a central Ottawa address at 123 Metcalfe Street, placing guests within reach of Parliament Hill and the capital's core cultural district. The property sits in the tier of independent, address-driven Ottawa hotels that compete on location precision and service consistency rather than scale or brand recognition.

Boston, United States
Positioned at the intersection of Boston's Financial District and the emerging Seaport corridor, InterContinental Boston occupies 22 stories along Fort Point Channel with waterfront and skyline views from every guest room. The property's two-acre garden promenade, three dining venues including the northern Italian steakhouse Matria, and a members-only Club floor make it one of the more programmatically layered hotels on the Boston waterfront. Recognized in the 2025 Condé Nast Best Hotels list at #24.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Okura Amsterdam occupies a considered address in De Pijp, placing guests within walking distance of the Rijksmuseum and the Vondelpark while operating at the level of a Leading Hotels of the World member. A 93-point score from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking and a No. 25 position in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list confirm its standing in Amsterdam's premium tier alongside the city's most credentialled addresses.

Chicago, United States
Positioned at 800 South Michigan Avenue along Grant Park's northern edge, Le Méridien Essex Chicago earned a place on Condé Nast Traveler's Best Hotels list in 2025, ranking 26th nationally. The address places guests within walking distance of the Art Institute and Lake Michigan's shoreline, anchoring the hotel firmly in Chicago's South Loop cultural corridor.

Austin, United States
A Texas-based boutique group's long-awaited Austin entry, Hotel ZaZa sits downtown at 400 Lavaca St with 159 rooms that mix bohemian and modernist references without a trace of Lone Star kitsch. Ranked #27 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list and holding a 2024 Michelin Key, it pairs ZaSpa with a seventh-floor rooftop restaurant and rates from $446 per night.

Montreal, Canada
A 28-room boutique hotel occupying a historic building in the heart of Vieux-Montréal, Le Petit Hotel earned a Michelin Key in 2024 and a Condé Nast Traveler top-30 ranking in 2025. Exposed brick, hardwood floors, and a ground-floor café that doubles as reception place it firmly in the Antonopoulos Group's tradition of converting Old Montreal's stone warehouses into lived-in urban retreats. Rates start around $293 per night.

Palm Springs, United States
Ranked #29 on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list, Thompson Palm Springs occupies a prime position on North Palm Canyon Drive at the centre of the Coachella Valley's design-hotel corridor. The property sits in the mid-to-upper tier of Palm Springs luxury, positioned alongside Michelin Key-recognised peers while maintaining the urban-resort sensibility that distinguishes the Thompson brand nationally.

Philadelphia, United States
Ranked #30 on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list, W Philadelphia occupies a prominent position on Chestnut Street in the heart of Center City. The property sits within Philadelphia's competitive luxury hotel tier, where design-forward identity and responsive service define the peer set. For travelers who want energy and access in equal measure, this address delivers both.

Denver, United States
Positioned on Broadway at the edge of Denver's Golden Triangle Creative District, The Art Hotel earns its name through a serious commitment to local and regional art — not as decoration but as curatorial intent. Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 31 best hotels in the US in 2025, it occupies a distinct tier among Denver's design-forward independents and soft-brand properties.

Los Olivos, United States
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection in Los Olivos offers rustic-chic accommodations and modern luxury in a restored 1886 stagecoach stop. Rooms and cottages feature Nespresso machines, St. George Spirits gin, and private decks. Dine in The Tavern, the original tavern restaurant with a seasonal farm-to-table menu, or enjoy craft cocktails in Gins Tap Room and coffee at Felix Feed and Coffee. Signature experiences include curated winery access to more than 120 local vineyards and hands-on classes such as olive oil infusions and The Art of Uni. Reopened in 2023 under the Auberge Resorts Collection, the property pairs warm, inviting interiors with a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and free bicycle rentals for exploring nearby tasting rooms.

Chicago, United States
Positioned at the center of the Magnificent Mile on Chicago's Gold Coast, The Ritz-Carlton occupies floors above Water Tower Place with lake and city views across its room category. Ranked #33 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list and holding a Google rating of 4.6 across more than 1,700 reviews, it sits in the upper tier of Chicago's full-service luxury hotel set alongside The Peninsula and The Langham.

Los Angeles, United States
Part of the Maybourne Hotel Group — the same parent as Claridge's and The Connaught — The Maybourne Beverly Hills brings London-tier service standards to the Golden Triangle, with 201 Art Deco-influenced rooms, a ninth-floor rooftop pool, a Whisky Bar pouring aged Macallan, and Michelin 2 Keys recognition. At $1,434 per night, it competes in Beverly Hills's upper luxury tier.

Singapore, Singapore
W Singapore, Sentosa Cove occupies a different register from Singapore's central business district luxury hotels, trading Marina Bay skyline views for a waterfront resort setting on Sentosa Island. Ranked #35 in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list, it pairs a 14,400-square-foot never-closing pool and a bar programme built around craft cocktails with an art collection spanning Andy Warhol to Auguste Rodin.

Boston, United States
Ranked #36 on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list, Hyatt Regency Boston sits at One Avenue de Lafayette in the heart of Downtown Crossing, within walking distance of the Financial District, Theatre District, and Boston Common. It positions itself in the mid-to-upper tier of Boston's full-service hotel market, offering a practical base with genuine city-centre access that more boutique or residential-style competitors rarely match.

Los Angeles, United States
A 1907 landmark in Pasadena's oak-lined residential corridor, The Langham Huntington occupies a different tier from the Beverly Hills hotel circuit — larger in scale, more formal in register, and rooted in European grand-hotel tradition. Recognised by La Liste (91.5 points in 2026) and ranked 37th on Condé Nast's Best Hotels list in 2025, it combines manicured gardens, historic ballrooms, and Langham Hospitality Group's signature club-level programming.

Walla Walla, United States
The Finch in Walla Walla is a refined boutique property on East Main Street offering 80 rooms and locally focused experiences. Accommodations include double rooms, quadruple options and suites with recent 2025 remodeling and fresh décor. Signature experiences center on Clarette's Restaurant serving American cuisine with regional produce, an open-air courtyard with a wood-burning fireplace for evening gatherings, and complimentary bicycle rentals to explore the Walla Walla Valley. The Finch balances approachable luxury with practical comforts: a fitness center, an arcade game room, and dedicated event space for small conferences and celebrations. Guests favor the polished design, attentive hospitality team, and easy online booking via the official website for advance savings and breakfast credits.

Aspen, United States
Mollie Aspen honors the legendary silver mine that built Aspen through 68 luxury rooms and suites where contemporary Scandinavian design meets mountain town heritage. This downtown boutique hotel features the signature Roof Terrace, spa pool, and thoughtfully curated accommodations from the panoramic Mollie Suite to intimate below-ground Cozy rooms.

Geneva, Switzerland
A century-old all-suite hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva, The Woodward carries 98 points from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking and a Michelin Three Keys rating. Its 26 suites, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, sit above the water with Mont Blanc on the horizon, while two Michelin-starred L'Atelier Robuchon anchors a dining program that places it among Geneva's most seriously regarded addresses.

Boston, United States
Positioned directly on Boston Common at 90 Tremont Street, Hotel AKA Boston Common earned a place on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Best Hotels list at number 41. The property sits in the extended-stay and lifestyle tier of downtown Boston accommodations, offering a quieter alternative to the city's larger luxury flagships while keeping guests within walking distance of the Financial District and Beacon Hill.

Boise, United States
Ranked #42 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list, The Sparrow has positioned Boise on a map that typically skips interior mountain cities. Located at 1070 W Grove St, the property represents a strand of design-led hospitality emerging across the American West — intimate in scale, specific in aesthetic identity, and operating well above what the city's hotel market looked like a decade ago.

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Positioned above the Indian Ocean on the Garden Route, The Plettenberg Hotel earned a #43 ranking in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list. Al fresco dining on sustainably sourced produce, an infinity pool with whale-watch sightlines, and the untamed coastline of Plettenberg Bay combine to make this one of South Africa's most compelling coastal stays.

Marrakesh, Morocco
Positioned inside Marrakesh's medina walls since 1923, La Mamounia occupies a tier defined by historical gardens spanning approximately 20 acres, zellige-and-cedar interiors, and cross-platform recognition including a 98.5-point La Liste score and a 2025 World's 50 Best Hotels placement at number 30. With 206 rooms, five restaurants, and rates from around $1,457 per night, it operates at the top of Morocco's luxury hotel market.

Astana, Kazakhstan
Ranked 45th on Condé Nast's Best Hotels list in 2025 and awarded 96 points by La Liste in 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana occupies Astana's first upscale multi-use complex on Dostyk Street. Three dining venues — including a White Rabbit Family-backed restaurant — anchor a property that reflects the Kazakhstani capital's architectural ambition and evolving hospitality scene.

Atlanta, United States
Among Atlanta's upper tier of luxury hotels, The St. Regis Atlanta positions itself at the intersection of Buckhead prestige and European formality. Holding 95 points from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking and landing at #46 in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list, the 26-floor property at 88 West Paces Ferry Road houses 151 guest rooms alongside 53 private residences and a 9,800-square-foot Remède Spa.

Chicago, United States
On East Chestnut Street at the edge of Chicago's Gold Coast, the Sofitel Magnificent Mile brings a Parisian sensibility to one of the city's most address-conscious neighbourhoods. Ranked #47 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list, the property sits inside the premium tier of Michigan Avenue-adjacent hotels, where location and design coherence carry as much weight as room count.

Taormina, Italy
A 1919 Cornish villa turned 66-room Belmond property, Villa Sant'Andrea occupies the bay of Taormina Mare on Sicily's east coast, earning 93 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking and a place in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Hotels list at number 48. The property combines a private pebbled beach, heated infinity pool, alfresco garden spa, and Ristorante Sant'Andrea with a complimentary shuttle connecting guests to hilltop Taormina in ten minutes.

Miami, United States
Faena Hotel Miami Beach occupies a singular position on Collins Avenue, where Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin's creative vision produced one of Miami Beach's most visually arresting properties. With 179 rooms, a 22,000-square-foot South American-inspired spa, Damien Hirst's gold-encased mammoth skeleton on the terrace, and 96.5 points from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking, this is Miami Beach hospitality operating at a different register entirely.

Nashville, United States
A 21-story new-build in Nashville's SoBro district, The Joseph landed on Condé Nast Traveler's Best Hotels list in 2025 and carries a collection of nearly 1,000 original artworks across its floors. The hotel houses four distinct food and drink concepts, a rooftop spa, and a customizable minibar program, positioning it as one of the more considered luxury addresses in a city where the hotel market has grown sharply since 2020.
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Overview
The 2025 Condé Nast Best Hotels list includes 50 properties across 14 countries and 34 cities. The Lodge at Bodega Bay claims the top spot, followed by The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. The selection underwent a complete refresh from 2024, with all 50 properties representing new entrants. North American hotels dominate the top 10, holding seven positions including properties in Milwaukee, Nashville, Austin, and Chicago.
This edition marks a dramatic shift in Condé Nast's hotel selections, with zero properties retained from the previous year. The Lodge at Bodega Bay replaces COMO Uma Ubud at the summit, signaling a move away from Southeast Asian luxury toward North American destinations. The top 10 features a notable concentration of U.S. cities—from coastal California to Midwest metros like Milwaukee—alongside two Istanbul properties and two Canadian entries. With 50 entirely new hotels spanning 34 cities, the list reflects either a methodological overhaul or a significant realignment in editorial priorities. The geographic spread across 14 countries suggests global coverage, though the top-heavy North American presence is unmistakable.
The 2025 Condé Nast Best Hotels list represents a complete departure from previous years. The Lodge at Bodega Bay leads a roster of 50 properties across 14 countries, none of which appeared on the 2024 edition. The top 10 skews heavily toward North American cities—Milwaukee, Nashville, Austin, and Chicago all make appearances alongside expected heavy-hitters like New York and Montreal. Istanbul claims two spots with Shangri-La Bosphorus and Çırağan Palace Kempinski. The complete turnover from last year's COMO Uma Ubud-led selection raises questions about consistency, but delivers a fundamentally different set of recommendations.
This edition's complete roster turnover—50 new properties replacing all 50 from 2024—makes year-over-year comparison nearly impossible. The Lodge at Bodega Bay's top placement marks a shift from last year's Southeast Asian winner, COMO Uma Ubud, to a California coastal property. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee round out the top three, with Milwaukee's presence particularly notable given its rarity on luxury hotel lists.
North American hotels claim seven of the top 10 positions, with U.S. properties alone holding six spots. The list includes established luxury brands (Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La, Kempinski) alongside independent hotels like Fogo Island Inn and Hotel Saint Cecilia. Istanbul's dual representation suggests concentrated editorial attention on that city.
The 34 cities represented span 14 countries, indicating geographic diversity in the broader list even as the top tier concentrates on North America. Previous standouts like Wilderness DumaTau and Alila Jabal Akhdar disappeared entirely, part of the comprehensive refresh that defines this edition. Whether this reflects a methodological change or editorial repositioning remains unclear, but the result is a fundamentally different set of recommendations from 2024.