My Top 10 Favorite Hotels
A great hotel can make or break a vacation. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil spa environment, surf rentals on the property, a romantic escape, or something in the heart of a city, researching places to stay is such an important part of a trip. Today I’m sharing my top 10 favorite hotels, in no particular order. These are a mix of destinations I love, they create an environment I can’t experience anywhere else, or they’re truly special to Patrick and me. Do you have a favorite hotel you return to time and time again? Let me know!
Scroll down to see my top 10 hotel picks!
1. Hotel Emma
San Antonio, TX
Once a 19th-century brewhouse, this riverfront hotel allows you to experience the culture and cuisine of the Historic Pearl District like no other.
2. Caldera House
Jackson Hole, WY
Boutique hotel and alpine club with ski-in, ski-out luxury. Channeling luxe Yellowstone vibes.
3. San Ysidro Ranch
Santa Barbara, CA
A legendary hideaway with a rich history. Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh exchanged midnight wedding vows on the grounds and John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned in this exact cottage.
4. Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Santa Monica, CA
Loose luxury, ocean breezes, and natural light, while the interior design finds inspiration in the organic tones and textures of the local coastline. A true local experience in the heart of the city.
5. Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa
Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
One the most romantic resorts tucked into a dramatic cliffside setting between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by a lush, tropical forest.
6. The Bowery Hotel
New York, NY
This hotel holds such special memories for Patrick and me. I love the bar, it’s so intimate and just oozing with ambiance from another era. If I were there right now I’d order a Vodka Gimlet.
7. Glenmere Mansion
Hudson Valley, NY
Within 60 miles of NYC, find yourself in the picturesque countryside of upstate New York evoking European-style elegance and sophistication.
8. The Pillars
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A small luxury hotel on the Intracoastal Waterway where guests are treated to an exceptional level of individual service and luxury reminiscent of the finest European boutique inns.
9. Mauna Lani Auberge
Waikoloa, HI
The ultimate getaway destination on Hawai’i Island. Restorative, reviving, and restful. Don’t forget to try the poke bowls!
10. Shou Sugi Ban House
The Hamptons, NY
East meets West in this healing space inspired by the Japanese principles of wabi-sabi. Grab your best girlfriends and take a long weekend to immerse yourselves in the healing rituals of the Shou Sugi Ban House spa.
