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Rating System Explained

Our Golden Key system rates each hotel property on its décor, service, amenities and ambience. The scale ranges from one key (the basics) to five keys (pure luxury).

See an explanation of our Golden Keys here.




Hotel Markets

U.S. Domestic

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Austin

Boston
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Charlotte
Chicago
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Hawaii

Houston
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Los Angeles Area
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Nashville
New York
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Orlando
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh
Portland

Raleigh-Durham/North
Carolina

Sacramento
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San Antonio
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San Francisco/Bay Area
San Jose
Santa Barbara
Santa Fe
Seattle
Sedona/Flagstaff
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Taos
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Twin Cities
Ventura County
Washington DC & Suburbs

International
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France
French Polynesia
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
London

Mexico
Montreal
Paris
Spain

Sweden
Switzerland




Amberley Castle in West Sussex, England
HISTORIC HAUNTS
Top 10 Castle Hotels Worldwide
Enjoy all the medieval majesty of an authentic castle stay—without giving up 21st-century luxuries. With gorgeous views, grand feasts and sumptuous suites, you’re sure to have a royal time.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Top 10 Hotels in Mexico
Explore ruins, hike through a rainforest and soak up the sun when you find yourself down Mexico Way. All of these hotels offer luxury accommodations, exemplary service and fine dining.
Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa

The Garden City Hotel in Long Island, New York 
LET'S DO BRUNCH
Lazy Sundays are for sleeping in, reading the paper and, of course, indulging in a lavish late-morning meal. From wonderful waffles to luscious lox, here are the best of the brunch bunch.


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Top 10 Spa Hotels Worldwide

Combat the stresses of modern living at one of our favorite spa getaways. These relaxing retreats from around the globe feature enough pampering to soothe the wearied mind, body and soul.

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Top 10 Hot European Hotels

Centuries-old castles and churches coexist with cosmopolitan nightclubs and factories on this continent, so it's fitting that the hottest hotels here are a blend of old and new. From Tuscan farmhouses to seaside hideaways, these hotels combine old-world charm with twenty-first century modernity.