Consider the Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: what are your favourite places to stay? Our annual collection, passionately selected by our international team, reveals which seaside resort we return to every August and the city hotel that gets everything right. Now all you have to do is pick the experience that’s right for you – and get travelling.
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The Greenwich Hotel, New York City
For one of my first visits to New York as a teenager, a family friend offered to host me for the weekend. I conjured visions of leather armchairs and silk rugs, parlour palms and walnut desks, and artwork sourced from far-flung travels. My grand expectations didn’t meet reality – but they do here at The Greenwich Hotel. This exquisitely designed property in Tribeca opened its doors in 2008 but feels like it’s been part of the city’s fabric for much longer. Perhaps it’s the hotel’s lived-in aesthetic textures: not one of its 87 rooms, suites, and penthouses looks like another, all furnished by your chicest, most well-travelled uncle. In the guest rooms, there are handmade Savoir beds; in the bathrooms, Carrara marble and Moroccan tile; in the lobby, terra-cotta floors modelled after those in a 14th-century Italian palazzo; in the spa, timber that once held up a 250-year-old farmhouse in Japan – all of it undeniably luxe yet somehow unpretentious. With its thoughtful design and hospitality ethos, The Greenwich Hotel can’t help but echo the old Italian-American saying: When you’re here, you’re family. Matt Ortile
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida, USA
In the quiet residential enclave of Surfside, the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers a new-fashioned take on classic glamour. Opened in 2017, the hotel builds upon the illustrious circa 1931 beach club that hosted many distinguished guests throughout the mid-20th century including Gary Cooper and Winston Churchill. Today, the beachfront legend continues, enveloped by modernist glass-framed towers. In 72 of the 77 guest rooms and suites, glass balconies lead to soothing interiors, with design elements that celebrate midcentury modern aesthetics contrasted with tasteful accents. The historic building oozes vintage glam, complemented by a stunning restaurant transformed from the Club’s former ballroom. Paul Rubio
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
Kauai’s 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay has all the ingredients for a memorable Hawaiian getaway: a stunning beachfront location, onsite bars, and restaurants, and easy access to hiking trails. Additionally, it serves as a wellness destination, featuring innovative spa offerings and a comprehensive fitness program. The guest rooms exude tranquility with neutral tones, reclaimed elements, and subtle nods to Hawaiian traditions. The service is casual yet professional, creating a friendly atmosphere. The onsite spa treatments are celebrated for their rejuvenating properties, incorporating local herbs and unique techniques. Rebecca Misner
