Position follows the quality of the stay. The casino carries no weight, nothing is scored and nothing is for sale.
01The overnight comes first
We consider the experience a guest has between arrival and checkout: the area around the hotel, the building itself, the rooms and what lies within reach on foot or by train. The casino gets listed alongside the gym and the car park, with zero weight in the order.
02No numbers
You will not find stars, percentages or averaged reviews here. Each position is an editorial decision, explained in words inside the review.
03No money
A place on the list cannot be bought, and neither can a better one. Links leave the site without affiliate tags, commissions or booking engines.
04What every review weighs
| We ask | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Would you travel here anyway? | The destination around the hotel, and how much of it you can reach on foot or by public transport. |
| Is the building distinctive? | Design, past lives and surroundings that leave a lasting impression. |
| Are the rooms good? | Size, light, outlook, noise and any gap in quality between towers. |
| What is there besides the room? | Pools, spas, gardens, restaurants, theatres and outdoor options that stand on their own. |
| Who will enjoy it? | The kind of traveller it suits, given in the "Best for" line. |
05When the list is revisited
Entries are reread on a fixed rotation, and out of turn whenever a property announces building works, a rename or a shutdown. The month shown beside the ranking heading records the latest check.