Fall is here and when the weather starts to cool off and the leaves start to change we typically start to think of one thing – a vacation. Your first thought may to go somewhere tropical, but some of the world’s top luxury hotels are located on North America’s West Coast. These hotels combine deluxe accommodations with top-rated restaurants and idyllic landscapes. If you can’t bear to leave, several of these hotels offer residential and hotel-condominium options so that you can live the life of a jetsetter, every day.
Here are ten of our favourite luxury hotels on the West Coast:
The Montage Hotel & Residences, Beverly Hills, CA
Set in the Golden Triangle just steps from Rodeo Drive, Montage Beverly Hills pays homage to an earlier era of graceful living and refined comfort, and offers the most thoughtful services and amenities. Over one quarter of the hotel’s guestrooms are suites. Two signature restaurants and a rooftop bar and grill share a devotion to culinary excellence, a two-level spa rejuvenates through treatments based on ancient therapies and the rooftop pool offers panoramic views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.
The Montage Beverly Hills Website
Sotheby’s International Realty recently completed the sale of the final available residence at the Montage Beverly Hills. The purchaser of this 3,800 square foot home joins a roster of discerning residents: read more here.
Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley, CA
The Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley, CA offers views at every turn – mustard in the late winter, picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round and wineries of every stature dot the landscape. All accommodations at Auberge du Soleil feature Mediterranean-inspired décor with original contemporary art and rooms feature Italian linens, down bedding and duvets, plush robes and private outdoor terraces.
Trump Waikiki Hotel & Residences, Honolulu, HI
Trump Waikiki is one of the first ultra-luxury properties in Hawaii, just steps from the famous white sand beaches. The hotel features luxury guest rooms and suites boasting breathtaking views of the emerald waters of the Pacific Ocean to the Honolulu skyline and mountains.
Interested in living the island lifestyle year-round? Learn more about the Residences at the Trump Waikiki.
Sonora Resort, Sonora Island, BC
This luxury wilderness resort is an absolute jewel amid one of Canada’s most alluring, pristine environments and offers adventurous thrills from grizzly bear, helicopter glacier and rainforest tours, to fishing, golf and kayaking. We’d come back just for a chance to stay at each of the B.C. themed lodges: Arbutus (alpine wilderness theme), Bute (West Coast nature theme) and Coho (West Coast native theme).
The Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, BC
Affectionately referred to as “the Wick” by West Coast insiders , this luxurious inn offers direct access to Chesterman Beach and panoramic ocean or beach views from every guest room. There are 75 deluxe guest rooms and suites, each with a fireplace, soaker tub and individual balcony. The Pointe Restaurant is one of Tofino’s top restaurants and a must-go-to Vancouver Island dining destination and if you need extra pampering the Ancient Cedars Spa offers extensive body and esthetic treatments.
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel & Residences, Vancouver, BC
With luxurious linens and ,spa-like marble bathrooms, 42″ surround-sound TVs and interactive customer service delivered through iPad2 technology, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is the destination for visiting corporate types and socialites alike. Gather around the Fazioli piano in the Lobby Lounge on a Friday and Saturday night for some of the best seats for people watching in Vancouver— you might just catch a glimpse of your favourite celebrity.
To live life stylishly at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, learn more about the Residences.
Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver, BC
First opened in 1927, the legendary Hotel Georgia became quickly known as the city’s most fashionable retreat and one of the best hotels in Vancouver. Imbued with a sense of grandeur and elegance, the hotel now features 156 rooms and suites that flawlessly combine legacy with luxury. For an exceptional experience, book the two-bedroom, 1,500 square foot Rosewood Suite with its private rooftop garden terrace, pool and outdoor fireplace.
The Private Residences offer refined living and exclusive amenities, including dedicated concierge staff, a private fitness centre, residents’ lounge and a private entrance on Howe Street. Learn more about the Residences at the Hotel Georgia.
Shangri-La Hotel & Residences, Vancouver, BC
Located in vibrant downtown Vancouver, Shangri-La Hotel is just a stone’s throw from Robson Street, the city’s famous shopping and nightlife district. The stunning outdoors is also just at the hotel’s doorstep, with the city’s breathtaking seawall and Stanley Park merely minutes away. Rooms are decorated in a contemporary style with distinct Asian touches with floor-to-ceiling windows letting in ample natural light. If you’re looking for something more lively than room-service for your weekend brunch, slip downstairs for brunch at MARKET by Jean-Georges, where you can start your day with Roederer or Cristal.
Interested in living at the Shangri-La? This stunning penthouse, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a Boffi kitchen, spa-inspired bathrooms and a 3,000 square foot outdoor terrace with a private full length pool overlooking the city was recently sold by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada— but other residences are available.
Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, Seattle, WA
Positioned on the first 10 floors of a 21-storey downtown Seattle luxury hotel and residential tower, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers spacious guest rooms near Pike Place Market. The Hotel’s interior décor is bright and airy, with a clean, contemporary look in soft, natural hues. Light woods are used throughout, displaying intricate detail with Asian-inspired millwork fitting together like a Japanese box. Reflecting the hotel’s appreciation of local artists, guest rooms display a selection of 16 works by classic Northwest artists, reproduced from the collection of the Seattle Art Museum.
Interested in living at the hotel? Read more about the Residences at the Four Seasons.
The Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, OR
The Allison Inn & Spa blends so naturally into the lush beauty of Oregon Wine Country’s Willamette Valley, it’s as if the resort has always been here. The Allison features luxury with gas fireplaces, a luxurious spa, a fitness studio and indoor swimming and spa pools. The signature restaurant, JORY, features Oregon Wine Country cuisine to be coupled with the extensive wine list. The 35 acres that The Allison resides on beckons guests with fragrantly elegant gardens and pathways connecting to vineyards and a picnic area.
What luxury hotels do you count as your favourites?
Pssst… Who hasn’t dreamed of living in a hotel? This condo is in the luxe Shangri-la Vancouver:
