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Best W in the World -- what are your favorites?
Oct 30, 2017, 10:06 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
Not a huge W fan but my children love it. I assume they expect nothing more than David Guetta showing up around the corner 
W Barcelona is a nice one but one to be avoided during July-August. All other months make a huge difference versus European peak season.
I liked W Doha but that's mainly due to the outstanding platinum benefits. Got a WOW suite (hanging rocking chair included) and the platinum drinks/canapés can easily compete with SPG's best worldwide lounges (like the Grosvenor House Dubai).
Speaking of which: we liked the W Dubai. Stayed there during a business trip. Hard product is really nice and they have one of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai.
W San Diego offered great, almost atypical service. But they left W/SPG in the meantime.
W Barcelona is a nice one but one to be avoided during July-August. All other months make a huge difference versus European peak season.
I liked W Doha but that's mainly due to the outstanding platinum benefits. Got a WOW suite (hanging rocking chair included) and the platinum drinks/canapés can easily compete with SPG's best worldwide lounges (like the Grosvenor House Dubai).
Speaking of which: we liked the W Dubai. Stayed there during a business trip. Hard product is really nice and they have one of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai.
W San Diego offered great, almost atypical service. But they left W/SPG in the meantime.
Oct 30, 2017, 11:47 am
#34
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
Programs: UA 2MM * Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium * IHG Diamond Ambassador * Hilton Diamond *
Posts: 1,785
I have not stayed at many W hotels and I am not sure that I have a favorite yet.
The ones that I stayed at are:
The W Bali with its impressive view and sound of the waves.
The W Koh Samui that we visited shortly after its opening. Disappointed by the small 'villas' which had no ocean view, although we were located next to that nice beach.
The W Bangkok, where we always have been upgraded to a 'Marvelous Suite' and enjoyed their good breakfast.
And a couple of Ws in New York.
Planned for April: the W Paris - Opéra.
The ones that I stayed at are:
The W Bali with its impressive view and sound of the waves.
The W Koh Samui that we visited shortly after its opening. Disappointed by the small 'villas' which had no ocean view, although we were located next to that nice beach.
The W Bangkok, where we always have been upgraded to a 'Marvelous Suite' and enjoyed their good breakfast.
And a couple of Ws in New York.
Planned for April: the W Paris - Opéra.
Oct 30, 2017, 3:56 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,178
i am not a huge W fan but do like the W Hong Kong quite a bit (don't love location but everything else great). W Seoul was awesome (though that might not be in system anymore). Every other W I have been at... LA, SF was below expectations.
Oct 31, 2017, 11:31 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: Bonvoy Amb; AA EXP
Posts: 1,136
My list would include:
W West Hollywood (was a fan of Entourage and a few pool scenes were filmed here). Plus I often received 3 room suites and de facto invitation to modeling events at the bar.
W Minn: Once had a rock star/athlete wrap around suite.
W Seattle: Maybe a relative rather than absolute choice, but the corner rooms have great views.
W Montreal
W Dallas: Great location for attending anything at AA center. I remember staying here when everything around it was a hole in the ground or unoccupied.
Sounds like I need to get to HK. Despite 75-100 stays in W NY-based hotels, I've stayed in all but the Union Sq one. A miss on my part, I guess.
W West Hollywood (was a fan of Entourage and a few pool scenes were filmed here). Plus I often received 3 room suites and de facto invitation to modeling events at the bar.
W Minn: Once had a rock star/athlete wrap around suite.
W Seattle: Maybe a relative rather than absolute choice, but the corner rooms have great views.
W Montreal
W Dallas: Great location for attending anything at AA center. I remember staying here when everything around it was a hole in the ground or unoccupied.
Sounds like I need to get to HK. Despite 75-100 stays in W NY-based hotels, I've stayed in all but the Union Sq one. A miss on my part, I guess.
Oct 31, 2017, 3:59 pm
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Re: the LA Ws…
W Westwood / "Beverly Hills" -- kinda in the middle of nowhere, like anything in LA… but the bar was nice. Pool scene was alright, from a quick hungover walk in the morning. Got a suite
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W Hollywood -- rooftop pool was poppin'. Awesome weekend party spot. Room was fine. Hotel common areas were more Sheraton-esque.
W Westwood / "Beverly Hills" -- kinda in the middle of nowhere, like anything in LA… but the bar was nice. Pool scene was alright, from a quick hungover walk in the morning. Got a suite
.W Hollywood -- rooftop pool was poppin'. Awesome weekend party spot. Room was fine. Hotel common areas were more Sheraton-esque.
Oct 31, 2017, 4:01 pm
#38
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Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
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Staying at the W Boston this weekend and they've pre-upgraded me to the Wow Suite…
Gotta love the W Boston. By FAR the best domestic W. The service is incredible… the location is convenient… the spot is HAPPENING. During my last visit, it was the wildest hotel party I've ever seen.
Gotta love the W Boston. By FAR the best domestic W. The service is incredible… the location is convenient… the spot is HAPPENING. During my last visit, it was the wildest hotel party I've ever seen.
Oct 31, 2017, 5:05 pm
#39
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: *wood Plat, FB Plat
Posts: 64
W Seoul walkerhill was really one the best. Service was incredible, 100% nice plat upgrades (at least 10 stays), and room were very nice. Sadly it's not part of Starwood anymore (it's called Visita Walkerhill Seoul).
Oct 31, 2017, 11:03 pm
#41
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Our favorites:
W Union Square
My first W - we’ve had a lot of great stays here.
W Seattle. Especially nice since the renovation
Good:
W Westwood
W San Francisco
OK:
W Hollywood
W Chicago Lakeshore
W French Quarter
W Las Vegas
W New York Times Square
Gone now:
W New Orleans
We had wonderful stays here years ago.
W San Diego
This was a disappointing W
Upcoming: Excited to check out both of these properties
W Austin (Spending my birthday here in a few weeks)
W Verbier (May 2018)
On my list:
W Kanai
W Prague
W Barcelona
W Madrid
W Union Square
My first W - we’ve had a lot of great stays here.
W Seattle. Especially nice since the renovation
Good:
W Westwood
W San Francisco
OK:
W Hollywood
W Chicago Lakeshore
W French Quarter
W Las Vegas
W New York Times Square
Gone now:
W New Orleans
We had wonderful stays here years ago.
W San Diego
This was a disappointing W
Upcoming: Excited to check out both of these properties
W Austin (Spending my birthday here in a few weeks)
W Verbier (May 2018)
On my list:
W Kanai
W Prague
W Barcelona
W Madrid
Nov 1, 2017, 1:53 am
#42
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!
EDIT: this thread spawned a few siblings:
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- W: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Le Méridien: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...worldwide.html
- St. Regis: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...worldwide.html
- Luxury Collection: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Tribute Portfolio: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Four Points: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Westin: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Sheraton: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Design Hotels: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Aloft: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
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!
EDIT: this thread spawned a few siblings:
Other threads:
- W: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Le Méridien: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...worldwide.html
- St. Regis: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...worldwide.html
- Luxury Collection: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Tribute Portfolio: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Four Points: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Westin: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Sheraton: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Design Hotels: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
- Aloft: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...favorites.html
Nov 1, 2017, 1:55 am
#43
formerly fdemoulin
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, BA Silver, Virgin Flying Club Red
Posts: 916
Does anyone know what happened to the W Phang nga that was due to open Jan 1 2018. About a week ago it just disappeared from the Starwood list, really disappointed as this looked like a great location
Nov 1, 2017, 8:29 am
#44
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,655
Best for me so far is the W Barcelona (which we have stayed at both times we went to Spain in the last 5 years) but I think the hotel has some issues including staff attitude.
If I were just looking at US properties it would likely be the W Times Square....gasp!
If I were just looking at US properties it would likely be the W Times Square....gasp!
Nov 5, 2017, 5:39 pm
#45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 495
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