Robb Report Top 100 Hotels 2015: United States and Canada

The Peninsula Chicago is the five-star hotel that brought traditional Asian service to a city already renowned for the warmth of its hospitality. That the hotel has become an integral part of Chicago life and is often first choice for everything, from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events, is a great reward. For this, the hotel credits strong links to the local community and international heritage.

Few hotels in the Lone Star State can match the Texas hospitality of The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, where every guest is welcomed with a warm smile, a chilled mini-margarita, and a creamy bite of guacamole, freshly crafted each evening by our resident Guacamologist™. Perhaps that is why we bear the moniker, “the living room of Dallas.” From the moment you set foot in our luxury hotel’s lobby, you’ll be encouraged to simply relax and make yourself at home.

The Jefferson’s history would not be complete without mention of the numerous dignitaries, celebrities and notables to visit over the last century.

Featuring dramatically renovated and redesigned guestrooms, suites, and public spaces along with the debut of the new King Cole Bar & Salon under renowned New York chef and restaurateur, John DeLucie, The St. Regis New York has unveiled a bold new era of glamour at Manhattan’s best address.

As the crown jewel among luxury Buckhead hotels, The St. Regis Atlanta stands out as a true “in-town” luxury resort that is gracious in each finely crafted detail. Savor the inviting feel of a AAA Five Diamond boutique hotel along with the impeccable service that is uniquely St. Regis. Experience the uncompromising luxury of 151 spacious guestrooms adorned with plush custom furnishings and bespoke artwork, including 31 suites exclusively enhanced with signature St. Regis Butler Service. For every guest, indelible memories.

Baltimore is a city of timeless destinations: from historic ships in the harbour to strollable neighbourhoods of red brick row houses, marble mansions and gleaming skyscrapers. From your base at our Baltimore Inner Harbor luxury hotel, explore a casual, energetic city that charms with northern flair and southern hospitality.

Awarded both the esteemed AAA Five Diamond Award rating and the coveted Forbes Five-Star award, Mandarin Oriental, Boston enjoys a covetable location on the city’s famous Boylston Street. Blending Oriental luxury with Bostonian style, we offer beautiful rooms, fabulous food and one of the city’s best spas.

Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, in the historic district and within walking distance of all the major attractions, Belmond Charleston Place makes every guest feel part of this great Southern city.

If the sun feels warmer here, it’s because you’re much closer to it. One mile above sea level, you’ll also feel the warm, friendly spirit of Denver. Come experience Denver’s invigorating blend of urban sophistication, vibrant culture and year-round Rocky Mountain adventure.

Those who came before us knew of Halekulani’s precious location on the shores of the Pacific.

Oral history handed down through the ages tells us that early Hawaiians viewed Waikiki as a place of hospitality and healing. The beach was known for its healing waters­ – in fact, the name Waikiki means fresh water springs.

Soaring 47 stories above the world famous Strip, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is part of an unparalleled urban resort development. At the entrance to Aria, our stunning glass façade affords dynamic views of the city and the desert beyond, while our luxuriously appointed guestrooms offer the ultimate in comfort and serenity.

Located midway between downtown Los Angeles and Pacific Ocean, the exclusive community of Beverly Hills is both an international mecca for shoppers and a quiet residential enclave favoured by Hollywood’s elite. Enjoy easy access to a host of LA sights, with an idyllic Southern California climate that favours outdoor living all year round.

Serene and intimate, The Setai is an experience all its own. An oasis of tranquility amidst the energy of South Beach. Its design and vision artfully combine the rich architectural history of South Beach’s Art Deco District with the multi-faceted cultural history of the International Art Deco movement, particularly its influence in Asia.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach, awarded the coveted Forbes five-star and AAA five-diamond awards for 2015, is a peerless haven of oceanfront elegance, quiet unwavering taste, anticipatory service and seductive amenities. This exclusive Miami Beach enclave is directly across from the celebrated Bal Harbour Shops and mere minutes from the whirlwind energy of South Beach, Miami, and the area’s premier events such as the world-renowned Art Basel.

Located in the heart of downtown, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is one of the finest hotels to call Nob Hill home. Welcoming guests into a timeless escape of elegant luxury, this 1909 Neoclassical landmark has been transformed into a beautiful retreat of modern classic design. It is a gateway to iconic memories, enveloping guests in the sounds, flavors and imagery of San Francisco. A mini Golden Gate Bridge model offers sweets for the taking. And the signature restaurant, Parallel 37, is named after the geographic latitude that runs through the Bay Area. Beyond the hotel’s doors, it’s easy to explore the city’s spirited atmosphere and diverse cultural experiences as the historic cable car stops right outside.

To truly end the year on a high note, the Ritz-Carlton Montreal opened its doors on December 31, 1912. Since then, the luxury hotel has been the address of choice for discerning travelers and public figures, hosting everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and Queen Elizabeth II to Winston Churchill and the Rolling Stones. A recent $200-million restoration brought cutting-edge technology to the Grande Dame, yet guests will still find historic charm throughout the five-star hotel in Montreal, from the luxurious accommodations to the lobby, where the curved front desk has stood since the opening.

Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York is a contemporary Manhattan take on a classically elegant Parisian hôtel particulier. It blends influences past and present to create sumptuous spaces, grand and intimate, that inspire wonder with their enchanting surprises and carefully considered details.

Soaring above the city, Mandarin Oriental, New York enjoys an unbeatable setting in the midst of the action. Stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Hudson River, Central Park and Manhattan’s glittering skyline, while our sumptuous rooms and spacious suites offer the ultimate blend of style, comfort and luxury.

The Rittenhouse’s home has had many incarnations. The square on which the hotel is located was named after celebrated Philadelphian David Rittenhouse, and its modern layout was completed in 1913 to the design of Beaux-Arts architect Paul Cret.

In a city of inimitable grace and style, The St. Regis luxury San Francisco hotel embodies extraordinary hospitality with modern day sophistication. Only at this legendary San Francisco hotel will guests take pleasure in the signature St. Regis Butler service, ready to attend to every need with discreet precision. Explore our modern luxury of our San Francisco accommodation that puts you in the heart of this lively city.

Welcome to the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, soaring 55 storeys in the heart of Yorkville, downtown Toronto’s most glamourous shopping and restaurant quarter. Blending warm sophistication with spectacular design, this stunning Toronto luxury hotel has made its mark in a vibrant international city as the only hotel in Canada to ever be awarded both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ratings for 2014 and 2015.

Following its grand debut in the roaring ‘20s, Hotel Georgia came to be known as a Vancouver legend for bringing unheard-of luxuries to the young city and Canada’s West Coast.