Hilton’s Luxury Brands Recognized in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings
Conrad hotels and resorts receive nine rankings and top spot in Indianapolis
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MCLEAN, Va. - Today, U.S. News & World Report announced the results of its ninth annual 2019 Best Hotels Rankings, recognizing 23 properties from Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury group, with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts earning 14 awards and Conrad Hotels & Resorts earning nine awards for best hotels around the world.
“We are honored to have so many of our properties recognized in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotel Rankings,” said Martin Rinck, executive vice president and global head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group, Hilton. “This speaks to the continuous efforts by our hotels in delivering what today’s luxury travelers want most - unparalleled experiences, intuitive and personalized service and timeless environments that allow guests to have a truly unforgettable stay.”
Of the 23 properties recognized, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills; Boca Beach Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort; and Conrad Indianapolis placed first in their respective locations, while Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Waldorf Astoria Chicago ranked among the top 50 hotels in the U.S. overall.
Hilton’s Luxury & Lifestyle Group make up nearly 65 properties in more than 30 countries around the world, with a strong growth trajectory of 36 Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties in the pipeline over the next six years. In November of 2018, Conrad furthered its legacy of innovation with the opening of THE MURAKA at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a first-of-its-kind underwater residence. In 2018, Waldorf Astoria opened three new properties, including the brand’s first property in Southeast Asia—Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.
Five million people visit U.S. News Travel every month to make recommendations on hotel accommodations. The Best Hotels rankings evaluate more than 30,000 luxury properties across 400-plus destinations in the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean.
In determining the Best Hotel ranking, U.S. News & World Best Hotels considers a hotel’s star rating and the sentiment of both guests and experts by collecting annual awards from distinguished travel publications and TripAdvisor user scores, the combination of which helps determine each hotel’s rank.
The full list of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties recognized in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings are as follows:
Best Hotels in the USA
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
- Best Hotels in Los Angeles – No. 1
- Best Hotels in California – No. 2
- 50 Best Hotels in the US – No. 10
Boca Beach Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Best Hotels in Boca Raton – No. 1
- Best Hotels in Florida – No. 27
Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Best Hotels in Boca Raton – No. 2
- Best Hotels in Florida – No. 94
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Best Hotels in Orlando – Walt Disney World – No. 2
- Best Hotels in Florida – No. 17
La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Best Hotels in Palms Springs – No. 3
- Best Hotels in California – No. 81
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
- Best Hotels in Chicago – No. 4
- Best Hotels in Illinois – No. 4
- 50 Best Hotels in the US – No. 44
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- Best Hotels in New Orleans – No. 6
- Best Hotels in Louisiana – No 6
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Best Hotels in Phoenix – No. 10
- Best Hotels in Arizona – No. 13
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
- Best Hotels in Las Vegas – No. 11
- Best Hotels in Nevada – No. 11
Conrad Indianapolis
- The Best Hotels in Indiana, No. 2
- The Best Hotels in Indianapolis, No. 1
Conrad Chicago
- The Best Hotels in Illinois, No. 16
- The Best Hotels in Chicago, No. 16
Conrad New York
- The Best Hotels in New York, 36
- The Best Hotels in New York City, 34
The London NYC
- The Best Hotels in New York, No. 47
- The Best Hotels in New York City, No. 42
Conrad Miami
- The Best Hotels in Florida, No. 98
- The Best Hotels in Miami, No. 10
Best Hotels in Europe
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
- Best Hotels in Amsterdam – No. 4
- Best Hotels in the Netherlands – No. 4
Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
- Best Hotels in Rome – No. 5
- Best Hotels in Italy – No. 28
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
- Best Hotels in Edinburgh – No. 5
- Best Hotels in Scotland – No. 5
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
- Best Hotels in Berlin – No. 13
- Best Hotels in Germany – No. 59
Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles
- Best Hotels in Paris – No. 45
- Best Hotels in France – No. 109
Conrad Algarve
- The Best Hotels in Portugal, No. 9
Conrad Dublin
- The Best Hotels in Ireland, No. 43
- The Best Hotels in Dublin, No. 11
Conrad London St. James
- The Best Hotels in England, No. 144
- The Best Hotels in London, No. 97
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
- The Best Hotels in Turkey, No. 28
- The Best Hotels in Istanbul, No. 28
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of more than 30 iconic properties that creates a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in landmark locations around the world. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver graceful service from the moment a guest books through checkout. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn about the brand by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow Waldorf Astoria on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 16 world-class brands comprising more than 5,600 properties with nearly 913,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world’s best workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its nearly 100 year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors, nearly 85 million members who book directly with Hilton have access to instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
About Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Spanning more than five continents with nearly 35 properties, Conrad Hotels & Resorts has created a seamless connection between contemporary design, leading innovation and curated art to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of the globally connected traveler. Guests can manage their stay through the Conrad Concierge service in the Hilton Honors mobile app, getting access to pre check-in and room selection, to ordering in-room dining and mobile checkout all from their own mobile device. Conrad is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Connect with Conrad by booking at www.conradhotels.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn more about the brand by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/conradhotels and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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