Fodor's Hotel Awards 2011

World-Class Examples of International Hotel Chains

Some travelers crave the comforts that come from staying at a well-known hotel chain. The experiences are similar, no matter where your journeys take you, which can be a welcome reprieve in a far-flung land. But there are standouts even within the familiar brands. With perks like Michelin-starred restaurants, locally inspired spa treatments, and starchitect design, these 16 properties raise the bar on the cookie-cutter mold.