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Best W in the World -- what are your favorites?
Oct 23, 2017, 10:02 am
#16
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If you could somehow move the W to where the Sheraton Towers is located, it would be the best W in the world.
Until then, I think the W South Beach wins it for the perfect location, large rooms (even base ones) and relaxed pool scene.
Oct 23, 2017, 10:11 am
#17
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My experiences.
Great:
W Samui
W Bali
W Verbier
W Barcelona
W Hong Kong
W Taipei
Good:
W Singapore
W Paris - Opera
W New York - Downtown
W London - Leicester Square
W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills
W St. Petersburg
So So:
W Washington D.C.
W Chicago - Lakeshore (before renovation)
W Bangkok (Note that im bkk resident)
Great:
W Samui
W Bali
W Verbier
W Barcelona
W Hong Kong
W Taipei
Good:
W Singapore
W Paris - Opera
W New York - Downtown
W London - Leicester Square
W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills
W St. Petersburg
So So:
W Washington D.C.
W Chicago - Lakeshore (before renovation)
W Bangkok (Note that im bkk resident)
Great:
W Miami
W Hong Kong
W Barcelona
W Vieques
Good:
W Mexico DF
W NY Union Square
W Montreal
W Fort Lauderdale
So so:
W Santiago
W Atlanta Buckhead
W NY Lexington
W Washington DC
Oct 23, 2017, 1:32 pm
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
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Surprised to see so many people praising the W Hong Kong. It's definitely a favorite for me too—but didn't realize it was so much beloved.
I do agree that the location and view could be a bit better, and I'm not a fan of the giant labyrinth of a mall you have to get through to find it. But, the rooftop pool is definitely killer.
I want to return to the W Guangzhou for another stay where I don't check in close to midnight and leave early AM.
I do agree that the location and view could be a bit better, and I'm not a fan of the giant labyrinth of a mall you have to get through to find it. But, the rooftop pool is definitely killer.
I want to return to the W Guangzhou for another stay where I don't check in close to midnight and leave early AM.
Oct 23, 2017, 10:52 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
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I am dating myself by posting this but the original W New York in the first couple of years it was open was one of the most enjoyable places I ever stayed. It was new and different and the fact the rooms were tiny was actually kinda of novel. Did I mention the bar, it was the greatest. Now I grant you it is not so good but back then it was the standard.
I also liked the W Mexico City when it first opened. Interesting rooms and a fabulous crowd.
Most recently though the W Barcelona has it all in my opinion.
I also liked the W Mexico City when it first opened. Interesting rooms and a fabulous crowd.
Most recently though the W Barcelona has it all in my opinion.
Oct 24, 2017, 6:27 am
#25
formerly fdemoulin
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, BA Silver, Virgin Flying Club Red
Posts: 916
I've stayed at some amazing Ws, and some dreadful ones. Some generic ones (cookie-cutter), some super custom.
What's everyone's favorites; and if we were to collectively crown a single winner, which would it be?
For me, that's an easy call: the W Amsterdam, which shines in many categories:
- historic building
- modern design
- service
- food & beverage
- unique creative and varied room types
- platinum recognition
- fun party destination
A few others really shine in certain categories:
- W Boston -- great service and recognition
- W HK -- probably the most fun / party hotel in HK. rooftop pool parties? yes please!
- W Guangzhou -- impressive how far they've gone here; everything is grand
Many are well, fine, but nothing to write home about (W SF, W Union Square NYC, W Austin, W Bellevue (cool design, terrible service))
Some are just bad (W New Orleans)
A well executed W though remains my favorite hotel experience. Anyone else have any favorites, would love to explore more of the great ones!
What's everyone's favorites; and if we were to collectively crown a single winner, which would it be?
For me, that's an easy call: the W Amsterdam, which shines in many categories:
- historic building
- modern design
- service
- food & beverage
- unique creative and varied room types
- platinum recognition
- fun party destination
A few others really shine in certain categories:
- W Boston -- great service and recognition
- W HK -- probably the most fun / party hotel in HK. rooftop pool parties? yes please!
- W Guangzhou -- impressive how far they've gone here; everything is grand
Many are well, fine, but nothing to write home about (W SF, W Union Square NYC, W Austin, W Bellevue (cool design, terrible service))
Some are just bad (W New Orleans)
A well executed W though remains my favorite hotel experience. Anyone else have any favorites, would love to explore more of the great ones!
Oct 24, 2017, 5:51 pm
#26
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My best stay ever at a W was the W Bogota--really outstanding in almost every way (aside from issues with breakfast). Great rooms/suites, great service, great concierge, great food/beverage, lively scene at night, good location, etc.
Did I mention the air con was excellent, too?
(I would have stayed at the newly renovated Four Seasons Casa Medina there, but it had no air con at all. The W Bogota truly held its own.)
Btw, we LOVED Bogota, and can't wait to return.
My expert review:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...-b-issues-1268
Did I mention the air con was excellent, too?
(I would have stayed at the newly renovated Four Seasons Casa Medina there, but it had no air con at all. The W Bogota truly held its own.)
Btw, we LOVED Bogota, and can't wait to return.
My expert review:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...-b-issues-1268
Last edited by bhrubin; Oct 24, 2017 at 10:12 pm
Oct 24, 2017, 6:07 pm
#27
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Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
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OOOH interesting, never heard that one mentioned. Will definitely add it too the list!
Oct 24, 2017, 9:39 pm
#28
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W Taipei has an awesome location: It's diagonally across from a shopping mall with a Din Tai Fung in the basement!
Oct 25, 2017, 12:04 am
#30
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I was disappointed with the W Taipei. Found it overpriced, generic, with a decent-but-not-that-great breakfast, and meh service. Also got little recognition as a Platinum 100… nobody even bothered to inform me of the free-flowing cocktail happy hour at Yen bar… so that felt like a big "F U." Had to learn of what I'd missed out on later here on FT because the front desk attendants were horrible.
I came out with the distinct impression that service was horrible.
I came out with the distinct impression that service was horrible.