Top Hotels in the World

So, Conde Nast Traveler recently posted the results of its Reader's Choice Awards for the Top 100 Hotels and Resorts in the World.  So, of course, I eagerly went to the site and clicked through all 100 to see if I stayed at a "Top 100" hotel or was soon-to-be planning a stay.  Sadly, none of the hotels that they featured overlapped with my itineraries (past or future).  And, admittedly  I did not even know where some of the hotels were located!!  They all do look gorgeous and diving, and given the opportunity and financial resources, I would happily travel to all 100 (and more!) to report back.

While I was clicking through the list, I thought to myself, "which hotel do you think *might* make it?"  I mean, did I even have a chance of seeing a hotel I stayed at on the list?  And, in fact, I did have the opportunity via work events to stay at some really nice hotels that I thought were worth noting.  So, without further adieu, I would like to give "honorable mentions" to the following hotels:

1. Hotel Commonwealth - Boston, MA

I was only here for one night, but it was an amazing room!  For little ol' me coming in for a quick business meeting, there was more room than I knew what to do with...and, it's not often that you can say that about a hotel.  The room itself had 2 televisions - 1 by a sitting area with a couch, the other in the "bedroom."  The amenities provided were top-notch too!

2. JW Marriott Desert Ridge - Phoenix, AZ 

I arrived late due to airline delays, but since most of the guests at the hotel had already checked-in for the conference, I was fortunate to get upgraded to a wonderful "Hospitality Suite" room that had a balcony, bar/kitchen, dining room table and sofa.  At night, the sofa was moved and a murphy bed dropped down.The hotel has a fun lazy river that I got to enjoy before I left.

Overall, it was a great business trip.  I even got to squeeze in a day trip to Sedona, which is GORGEOUS!

3. Brown's Hotel - London, UK

This was definitely a 5-star hotel with 5-star service.  I had the wonderful fortune of staying here for 5 days, and everything about it was unreal (especially for my meager salary!!).

  The bathroom was larger than my bedroom growing up by at least 2x in size.
(This image is from their website, but I swear my bathroom was larger!)

The conceierge was wonderful.  The bed was luxurious.  And, oh, dining in their English Tea Room for "high tea" was quite a treat.  Never did cucumber sandwhiches taste so expensive :-)   If I could afford it, I would definitely go back. And I most certainly recommend this hotel.  The location is also wonderful.  Central to everything you'd need...including an Aston Martin dealership.

Have you stayed at a "Top 100" hotel?  If so, which ones?  What other hotels would you give honorable mentions?

Stay well,

JP