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Top 10 Luxury Hotels Unveiled

Publisher — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:04:51 +0000

The Hotel Guide’s 2025 Awards Edition celebrates the most exceptional luxury hotels across the United States—properties that define excellence through elevated design, world-class service, and unforgettable guest experiences. This year’s Top 10 Luxury Hotels showcase destinations that continue to raise the standard for refined travel.

Leading the list is Acqualina Residences & Resort, a coastal sanctuary renowned for Mediterranean-inspired architecture, impeccable service, and lavish oceanfront accommodations that make every stay feel restorative and indulgent.

Amangiri, set in the untouched landscapes of southern Utah, remains a benchmark of modern minimalism. Its dramatic desert surroundings, holistic wellness programs, and unparalleled privacy create a transformative luxury escape.

In New Mexico, Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe blends timeless Southwestern culture, culinary artistry, and handcrafted luxury. Its adobe-style casitas and serene desert setting offer an elevated retreat with authentic regional charm.

The Boca Raton earns recognition for its iconic waterfront presence, vibrant redesigns, and expansive dining and wellness offerings that make it one of Florida’s most dynamic luxury destinations.

Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas marries refined European influence with Texas hospitality, offering sumptuous suites, an acclaimed spa, and walkability to the city’s cultural heart.

A historic favorite, The Brown Palace in Denver captivates with its century-old architectural beauty, majestic atrium, and legacy of personalized service rooted in timeless luxury.

Chicago’s beloved The Drake continues to shine with its grand lakefront views, storied elegance, and legacy as one of America’s most iconic luxury hotels.

In Arizona, The Phoenician Resort delivers desert luxury at its highest level—complete with expansive pools, championship golf, curated dining, and artful modern design.

Rounding out the list is The Thompson San Antonio, a contemporary urban retreat known for its sleek design, rooftop experiences, and elevated boutique-luxury atmosphere.

Together, these hotels represent the very best of American luxury travel—destinations where craftsmanship, culture, and comfort converge to create unforgettable stays.

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Four Seasons Chicago Continues its Luxury Evolution

Publisher — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:11:26 +0000

Following a prestigious design accolade for the Hotel’s transformation, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago continues its Hotel-wide luxury evolution with Rottet Studio-led spa and pool renovation. The multimillion-dollar redesign reimagines the iconic pool, spa and fitness facilities welcoming the next era of well-being offerings including city-first treatments by globally renowned Augustinus Bader and 111Skin.

“Augustinus Bader and 111Skin are the pinnacle of advanced, industry-disrupting skincare. It’s an honour to be the first to bring these cutting-edge and beauty industry-celebrated treatments to our guests and to the dynamic city of Chicago,” says Four Seasons Hotel Chicago General Manager Stephen Wancha.
New Spa Offerings
The Spa’s new offerings will feature Midwest-exclusive treatments including the coveted science-driven facials The Method by Augustinus Bader and the Signature Harley Street Facial by 111Skin.
In addition to signature facials, The Spa debuts seasonally inspired massages, nail care and body treatments.

The Hotel’s award-winning interior design seamlessly blends Chicago’s dynamic character with elegantly relaxed and contemporary elements, creating a luxurious oasis above the bustling Magnificent Mile.
Drawing inspiration from the city’s architectural tradition of structure as decoration, The Spa’s design vision weaves natural elements into a soothing urban sanctuary, welcoming travellers and locals alike to indulge in an unparalleled wellness experience.
“The Spa at Four Seasons Chicago creates an urban sanctuary for travellers and locals, bringing elements of nature into the built environment,” says Richard Riveire, AIA, Rottet Studio Founding Principal.
“At The Spa guests are invited to experience all of the elemental four seasons in various expressions of the design from the rejuvenation of spring to the excitement of summer, the comforting warmth of the autumn and the crispness of winter.”

At the intersection of innovative skincare and restorative practices, The Spa welcomes guests with a sense of new-fashioned luxury and style.

Finding inspiration from one of nature’s most elegant transformations, the butterfly, guests are invited to journey to self through seasonally infused spaces and complementary treatments.
Pool & Lounge Areas
The centerpiece of the renovation unveils spectacular pool and lounge areas outfitted with a chic 44-foot (13.4 metre) pool with waterfall-edge and a remarkable 21-foot by 6-foot (6.4 by 1.8 metre) rectangle whirlpool. The stylish aquatic duet is purpose-built for family fun, solo fitness, and relaxing moments for two.

Evoking extraordinary resort style, the bright lounge areas offer poolside wellness treatments and chef-curated food and beverage offerings exclusive to the space, resulting in the perfect blend of relaxation and a spirited vibrancy unique to Chicago.
Be one of the first to experience boldly reimagined luxury and discover celebrity-coveted treatments exclusively available to guests of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

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The Sable at Navy Pier

Publisher — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:56:31 +0000

Sable at Navy Pier, which marks the 100th property milestone for Curio Collection by Hilton, a portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world, is officially opened.
Sable at Navy Pier is the first hotel to break ground and make waves on one of the city’s most iconic and historic landmarks, offering sweeping, unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, truly unlike any other. Developed and operated by Maverick Hotels and Restaurants and led by ACRON USA, this remarkable project that only comes around once also joins local favorite Offshore, the World’s Largest Rooftop Bar as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, and numerous restaurants, shops and boutiques at Navy Pier.
Immaculate Amenities
This high-end oasis at 900 East Grand Ave combines lush accommodations with elegance and comfort. With an innovative and historically sensitive design by Koo, the hotel features 223 guest rooms and suites beautifully-appointed with a nautical theme to incorporate the naval history of the city’s pier, featuring weathered brass, ship building materials and the use of smooth curves to illustrate that of a ship’s interior cabin, along with a color palette of mixed neutrals which are highlighted by a spectrum of blues and blue-greens to pay homage to the lake.
Each room boasts floor to ceiling windows with unparalleled lake and skyline views, along with corner room upgrades, serenity beds, and spacious living room areas. The angled surfaces of each room’s window seat create a textured exterior that allows the ever-changing range of light, shadow, and color of the lake to reflect within the space, offering a truly unique perspective for locals and out of towners alike.
With more than 4,300 square feet of meeting and event space, Sable at Navy Pier is poised to host the city’s most elegant weddings, parties and functions. The hotel was strategically designed to have three separate towers so guests looking to host an event have the option to rent an entire wing of the hotel to enjoy extra space and privacy.
The name Sable is an homage to the historical vessel. During World War II, Navy Pier served as a training center for new recruits in the United States Navy and the homeport for USS Sable. Today, Lake Michigan surrounding Navy Pier is said to host over 143 aircraft assemblages that still remain within its depth, representing the largest and most preserved groups of U.S. Navy sunken historic aircraft in the world.
As part of Curio Collection by Hilton, Sable at Navy Pier embraces the industry-leading Hilton CleanStay and Hilton EventReady with CleanStay programs, reinforcing a commitment to the wellbeing of both guests and team members.
Please visit www.sablehotel.com or call 872.710.5700 to learn more or make a reservation.

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25th Anniversary – Spring Edition

Publisher — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 03:34:25 +0000

What a journey! 25 years ago, Hotel Guide of San Antonio was launched. The goal: target travelers before they ventured to the Alamo City by direct mailing to 10,000 travel agents each edition.

Now, our magazine covers the world, is direct emailed to 24 MILLION travelers yearly, seen online at www.thehotelguide.com and across our social media networks. To say that we have grown is an understatement!

None of this would be possible had it not been for my former partner and original visionary of The Hotel Guide – Robert Ruggiero. His steadfast sense of detail and creativity launched a “pet project” of his into a global platform. Simply…amazing.

This year we plan on commemorating as much of our history as we can but also focusing on the terrific future that lies ahead. This edition is a testament to that. We have a new logo, new brand, new design. Why? Because it matters. 25 years is a long time and our readers deserve to always have the best of us.

This edition again covers some of Texas grandest escapes – including a feature on West Texas and another 25th Anniversary celebration in the Hyatt Hill Country Resort.

Don’t forget to check out our “Destinations” section along with our updated “Wellness Travel” section. You won’t want to miss that informative content.

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