Conde Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List for Best Hotels in the Americas

The Alvear Palace Hotel is located in the most elegant area in Buenos Aires, surrounded by the best restaurants, antique shops, boutiques and cultural centers. All of the 197 guestrooms and suites combine European elegance and cutting-edge technology. The spa and fitness center offer well being in the most exclusive space in Buenos...

Situated in the heart of Québec City, Auberge Saint-Antoine is as an award-winning contemporary boutique hotel, and member of Relais & Châteaux. Renowned for its warm, Quebecois hospitality, the property is consistently named one of the top hotels in Canada. Built on a major archaeological site that was once home to wharves, cannon...

A harmonious blend of nature and luxury, Banyan Tree Mayakoba takes the Caribbean lifestyle to new heights on Mexico's famous Riviera Maya coast. Opened in March 2009 to award-winning acclaim, welcome to your preferred new private pool villa escape. Situated within the private gated integrated resort development of Mayakoba,...

Opened in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace's impressive stucco-fashioned edifice is Rio's most traditional and luxurious hotel. This landmark was designed by the French architect Joseph Gire who was inspired by two hotels, the Negresco in Nice and the Carlton in Cannes. Since opening the hotel has had only two owners, the Guinle...

High in the Andes, more than 3000 metres above sea level, lies Belmond Hotel Monasterio, in the heart of the historic city of Cusco, famous for its unique blend of Spanish and Inca cultures. Built as a monastery in 1592, Belmond Hotel Monasterio retains the charm and ambience that has existed for centuries whilst boasting...

Belmond Las Casitas, Colca Canyon is Peru's hidden gem, a collection of luxurious cottage villas with a fabulous spa, set in the peace and serenity of the remote Colca Canyon. Blending effortlessly with the natural environment, this secluded 20-room hideaway offers a rare opportunity to experience the traditional beauty of...

Nestled amongst coconut palms, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a luxury boutique retreat on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Beyond the gates, the resort is set amidst 200 acres of jungle foliage directly along Maroma Beach with powder-fine beaches, Caribbean blue waters, and traditional dwellings. Guests are accommodated in local-style...

Set on the Flamands Bay, one of the island's finest, Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is home to 40 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, and villas with panoramic sea views or hidden in lush gardens. The Maison offers locally inspired French cuisine by Chef Yann Vinsot at La Case de l'Isle restaurant overlooking the pool and...

Flanked by water on both sides, Curtain Bluff sits on a rocky promontory that juts into the sea between two beautiful beaches. One is calm, ideal for swimming and watersports; the other beach is washed by ocean surf. 72 rooms and suites, all with staggering seascape views, are spread out along the Surf Beach and up the bluff. There...

At the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Esperanza Resort is located within the private enclave of Punta Ballena along the breathtaking Sea of Cortez. Spread across 17 lushly landscaped acres, the 57-room luxury hotel offers an incomparable natural setting, guest casitas cascade down a gentle hill affording spectacular ocean views from...

Surrounded with snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks. Secluded next to a legendary lake. Showcased by a majestic glacier. In a land of storybook endings, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise awaits your arrival. Escape to a haven of inviting splendor. Indulge yourself with tantalizing cuisine from Canada, and around the globe. Go...

Beyond the hustle of the city life, past the crowded streets, escape to luxury on the doorstop of adventure at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Soothe your soul year round, business or pleasure...anytime is the perfect time to visit The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia. Recently rated the #1 Ski Resort Hotel...

The legend continues at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City's most celebrated address. Ideally located inside the city walls of Old Québec, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, this landmark hotel has recently completed a multimillion dollar restoration project. Discover a unique, heritage, urban with ultimate comfort...

An oasis tucked at the ocean's edge, Fairmont Pacific Rim offers unobstructed views of the mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. The 377-room luxury hotel features lavish appointments, naturally inspired materials, comfortable furnishings and state-of-the-art technology. Looking to relax? Enjoy the Willow Stream spa with outdoor...

Amid spectacular mountain and ocean scenery, Vancouver has emerged as the center of international commerce: the jewel of the Pacific Rim. In these surroundings, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport leads the way to a new level of luxurious and sophisticated accommodations, in addition to state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a luxuriously...

Surrounded by the coastal mountains and blessed with a spectacular harbor, lush city parks and undeniable charm, The Fairmont Waterfront has a stunning view wherever there's a window. With state-of-the-art conference facilities, every detail will be taken care of to make sure you can get down to business. At the end of a busy day,...

The luxurious Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the newest resort to distinguish Riviera Maya as a premier vacation destination. Opened in 2008, the luxurious, all-Inclusive luxury resort hugs the pristine white sand shores of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Elegant accommodations, gourmet culinary tour dining experience, a deluxe spa, personalized...

For over a century, the Fasano family has impeccably created some of the best gourmet dining atmospheres that São Paulo has to offer. Such distinctive talent was brought to the management of the most charming hotel in the city, the Hotel Fasano São Paulo. Isay Weinfeld and Márcio Kogan have crafted a noticeably elegant 1930’s...

Since 1950, Jamaica Inn has consistently been ranked one of the top resort hotels and vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Jamaica Inn is a small, civilized, elegantly timeless resort located in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Situated on what many consider to be the premier private beach in Jamaica, each of Jamaica Inn's 47 rooms...

Located right in front of the main island of Antigua, Jumby Bay Island combines a very well-established luxury resort with 40 guest rooms and suites, three restaurants, excellent spa and fitness facilities, water sports, 3 tennis courts and 32 Villas and Estate homes (estate homes with private staff) for holiday rental. The...

With an exceptional location in the heart of Zihuatanejo’s Bay, and above the beautiful beach of La Ropa, this sanctuary was designed to preserve Mexican traditions in an intimate setting. Built with adobe bricks, palapas and tropical woods combined with modern facilities, La Casa Que Canta's 25 spacious suites offer full panoramic...

A thousand feet below, an intensely blue Caribbean Sea dashes against the volcanic Piton Mountains. Faintly scented tropical breezes cool your skin. Your private plunge pool beckons. Each offers fine linens, luxurious amenities and four-poster beds made of polished tropical hardwood. And each, deliberately without a fourth wall,...

Las Alcobas, an aesthetic marvel designed by renowned power duo Yabu Pushelberg in the fashionable Polanco district of Mexico City, warmly welcomes an international business and leisure clientele. Our upscale property provides premier in-room spa amenities and personalized services to our guests, ensuring that your stay at our Mexico...

As its name implies, Las Ventanas al Paraiso is a window to Paradise. Among the most acclaimed resorts ever, Las Ventanas has redefined luxury and pampering, reaching out with special touches that are the hallmark of refined hospitality. The desert resort captivates its guests with expansive suites, a world-class spa, inspired cuisine...

Every space in the hotel is both beautiful and functional, creating the most unique blend of the highest standards, elegance and Patagonian majesty. Its exclusive services, the Conference and Convention rooms, Business Center, five top restaurants, 18-hole golf course, Lobby Bar, Spa and the two wings of the hotel - Ala Bustillo...

You recognize a sense of style at Round Hill as soon as you drive through the gates. It is like a cashmere sweater, exquisite to experience, but not the least bit showy. Profuse gardens, secluded beaches, a world-class spa in an 18th century great house at the edge of the sea, plenty of privacy and warm, friendly staff add up to...

Originally built as a monastery in 1621, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel is a reference point in the heart of Cartagena de Indias, where its walls, which acted as a shield in ancient times, combine with colonial balconies and republican structures to evoke the splendor of days gone by. In recognition of its great cultural and...

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort (formerly The Jalousie Plantation) is set on the scenic Caribbean west coast of St Lucia. Each of Sugar Beach's Luxury Sugar Mill Rooms, Luxury Villas, Villa Suites and Luxury Beachfront Bungalows affords spectacular views of the Pitons or the Caribbean Sea. The indulgent world-class Rainforest...

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is venturing into tropical territory, with the Riviera Maya providing an exotic backdrop for a new addition to the brand's portfolio. The Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, will be part of the Mayakoba resort community development situated along the Caribbean coastline. Located approximately 40 miles south...

Set along one of Mexico’s finest beaches, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun combines Mayan traditions with high-end amenities such as guest rooms with panoramic Caribbean views, spacious marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, dual-sink vanities and separate showers. The beachfront resort offers private seaside casitas with concierge...

Let your imagination and sense of adventure wander in the Caribbean wonderland that is Seven Mile Beach on the island of Grand Cayman. That’s where you’ll discover The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman – an exclusive oceanfront hotel catering to those who seek a grander level of relaxation and luxury. Situated on 144 acres stretching...

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal has 98 guest rooms and 31 suites. The Royal Suite, at 4,700 sq. ft, is the largest hotel suite in Montreal. The guest rooms feature high-tech amenities, such as intuitively remembering a guest’s temperature preferences upon check-in, and motion sensors that activate lights to guide guests in a darkened...

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is set on 483 acres of a former coconut plantation and native maritime forest. The St. Regis features 139 luxurious guest rooms and suites with spectacular ocean views, the iconic St. Regis Butler Service, a world-class Iridium Spa, oceanfront swimming pools and an 18-hole golf course designed by...

Crowned by an articulated spire 900-feet above the Downtown Toronto’s financial district, exclusive amenities, innovative accommodations and signature services, unite along the city’s unmistakable skyline. Unique among the world’s finest hotels and resorts, The St. Regis Toronto, formerly Trump International Hotel,...

Tucked into a protected private beach and surrounded by mangroves and a bird sanctuary on Mexico's Riviera Maya, Zoetry Paraiso De La Bonita is an intimate, private and elegant boutique resort of 90 suites that captures all the extraordinary beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula. Located just 12 miles south of Cancun Airport, Paraiso de...