After enjoying an eco-minded spa treatment (try the Aloe Mint Hydrating massage), snag a seat around the fire pit at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar and order the chili-encrusted steak with poblano coulis.
The Vanderlip Suite faces Catalina Island and has a telescope to view passing dolphins and whales. Want to get closer? Cruisve above a nearby kelp forest on a 14-foot, stand-up paddleboard.
The Historic Deluxe with View rooms have sweeping panoramas of the San Francisco Bay—along with gas fireplaces, buttery-leather armchairs, and vintage crown molding.
Give kids a taste of adventure with the hotel’s Indoor Campout program: A small tent is set up in your guest room with a featherbed, camp light, nature activity book, and s’mores kit.
Ask for mixologist Vince Lee’s Rocket X cocktail, created with fresh arugula from the property’s Lucy Garden.
During peak season, the Osprey Lounge offers complimentary wine tastings and mixology lessons.
Order the signature roasted Colorado lamb chop at the on-site Grouse Mountain Grill, which has a fireplace and overlooks the mountains.
Rooms on the higher floors facing west have views of both downtown Denver and the mountains; those facing north look out on the historic Denver Clock Tower.
On a powder-filled day, head in early to Tavern on the Square restaurant and request a seat on the terrace to watch fellow skiers fly down the slopes.
Deluxe Plaza Rooms are larger than the Classic rooms, with ample space to spread out your gear.
All rooms on the Belvedere floor—including the Deluxe Harbor View rooms overlooking Greenwich Harbor and the Long Island Sound—get private concierge and afternoon drink service.
Craving a steamy getaway? Room No. 16 is a corner room with a rainfall shower for two and ocean views from the king bed.
Don’t miss the hotel’s 11-room, 8,500-square-foot spa—it’s one of the city’s largest.
Keep busy in the 19th-floor entertainment room, which has a basketball court, virtual bowling, billiards, a 3-D media room, a pool, and the indoor Jim McLean Golf School.
Everglades National Park is just a 30-minute drive away. Ask the concierge to arrange a naturalist-led kayak or boat excursion with Everglades Area Tours.
The “Splash Stylist” team offers an hour of poolside foot massages starting at 11 a.m.
Equipped with private balconies, Mandarin Terrace Rooms overlook bustling Peachtree Street as well as the downtown Buckhead skyline.
Travelers with kids can arrange for a tour of the nearby Two Oceans Aquarium, home to nearly 3,000 living animals, including African penguins and ragged-tooth sharks.
Renowned Greek chef Melina Homata spins out island-inspired Mediterranean dishes such as sea urchin salad at Vinsanto, housed in a 400-year-old wine cellar.
Not all Club Rooms are created equal; be sure to request one of the few that are nearly 120 square feet larger and look out over the Kremlin and Red Square.
Book a tour of the famous Rialto market with hotel chef Josef Klostermaier. Together you’ll shop for local fish and produce, then hop a gondola back to prepare lunch in the restaurant kitchen.
All rooms are serviced by personal assistants: ask them to arrange night safaris or trips to the nearby zoological gardens.
Battle your jet lag with a traditional Filipino Hilot massage at the CHI spa: an intoxicating blend of warm, virgin coconut oil and a time-honored massage technique that begins with a ritual chant.
For special requests, the hotel will organize a whiskey-tasting class (for groups of up to six people) at the on-site restaurant, Timber House.
Rooms at this hotel gem on Woolloomooloo Wharf are loft-style, with exposed beams and plush beds set against a chocolate-brown and aquamarine palette.
From the sky-high atrium lobby to the clubby hotel bar and spacious outdoor pool, this classic hotel in the Rocks never disappoints.
