Where Coolidge Travelers Stayed Most in 2025: Our Top Hotel Standouts and Who They’re Perfect For

In 2025, Coolidge & Co. travelers gravitated toward hotels with strong design, great service, and a sense of place. While clients traveled widely, a few properties emerged as clear favorites. Below is an easy-to-read overview of the hotels our travelers booked most this year and the types of people who love them.

Amanyara – Turks & Caicos

What it’s about: Amanyara is a serene, minimalist sanctuary on Providenciales known for its quiet luxury, restorative setting, and total privacy. The pavilions blend into nature, and the service is warm yet discreet.

Who it’s best for: Wellness-focused travelers, honeymooners and couples, High-end families who want space and calm, guests who prefer understated, quiet luxury

The crowd: Sophisticated, wellness-oriented travelers, many repeat Aman guests, people seeking deep relaxation rather than a social “scene.”

Hotel Esencia – Riviera Maya

What it’s about: A former private estate turned boutique beachfront hideaway. Hotel Esencia offers a mix of Riviera Maya jungle, a beautiful beach, creative energy, and stylish simplicity.

Who it’s best for: Creative professionals and design lovers, couples seeking romance without formality, boutique-hotel loyalists, travelers who prefer authenticity over extra-polished resort vibes

The crowd: Fashion and music industry creatives, New Yorkers escaping winter, boutique-hotel enthusiasts, couples celebrating milestones.

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel – French Riviera

What it’s about: A true Riviera icon blending old-world glamour with Four Seasons service. Guests come for the manicured gardens, Michelin-starred dining, and the legendary cliffside Club Dauphin.

Who it’s best for: Multigenerational families, guests celebrating major milestones, Travelers who love classic European luxury, culinary travelers

The crowd: International families, longtime Riviera regulars, discreet celebrities, couples celebrating anniversaries and birthdays.

One&Only Palmilla – Los Cabos

What it’s about: A polished yet relaxed oceanfront resort with a swimmable beach (rare in Cabo). Known for warm service, excellent dining, and an atmosphere that feels both luxurious and welcoming.

Who it’s best for: Families wanting ease and reliability, couples looking for a romantic but comfortable resort, Groups celebrating birthdays or girls’ trips, travelers who prefer warmth over formality

The crowd: American families (especially West Coast), loyal Cabo repeat guests, culinary travelers, birthday and celebration groups.

Il Pellicano – Argentario Coast, Italy

What it’s about: A cult-favorite Italian hideaway perched above the Tuscan coast. Il Pellicano feels like stepping into a Slim Aarons photograph—terraced sundecks, striped umbrellas, and timeless glamour.

Who it’s best for: Romantic couples and honeymooners, travelers who value design, nostalgia, and atmosphere, Europhiles seeking a classic Italian seaside setting, Guests who prefer charm over large-scale amenities

The crowd: Fashion insiders, European couples, creatives, repeat summer regulars, guests who appreciate vintage Italian glamour.

The Throughline

Across these properties, our travelers consistently gravitate toward hotels that offer authenticity, beautiful design, thoughtful service, and a setting that feels truly transportive. These hotels don’t just provide a place to stay—they shape the entire experience of the trip.