How does a property achieve a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating?

  1. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  2. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  3. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  4. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  5. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  6. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  7. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  8. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  9. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  10. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  11. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  12. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  13. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  14. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  15. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  16. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  17. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check) There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like-it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  18. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  19. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  20. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  21. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  22. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  23. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  24. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  25. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  26. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  27. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  28. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  29. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  30. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  31. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  32. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  33. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  34. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  35. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  36. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  37. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  38. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  39. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  40. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  41. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  42. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  43. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  44. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  45. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  46. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  47. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  48. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  49. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  50. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  51. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  52. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  53. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  54. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  55. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.

  56. A hotel, restaurant or spa achieves a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating by offering consistently great services and facilities throughout the ratings season leading up to each Star Rating announcement. The staff should deliver personalized, attentive and intuitive service (we notice when a staff refills a glass, or performs a special turndown service, or goes above and beyond to make sure we’re comfortable). The property should be special and unique in design and appearance, with plenty of thoughtful amenities (sunscreen by the pool? Check. House-baked pastries to take with you when you leave the restaurant? Check). There are no rules about what a Four-Star property should look like — it can be formal and traditional, or sleek, modern and cutting edge. Its staff can be refreshingly casual (no need for old-fashioned uniforms), as long as they’re at the top of their game and make each guest feel anticipated, welcomed and appreciated.