How the order is decided
Three rules shape every place on the list.
Rule one: judge the hotel, not the casino
Every property is assessed purely as a place to stay: its location, its design, its rooms and what surrounds it. A gaming floor is listed like any other facility and carries no weight in the order.
Rule two: words, not scores
We give no points, stars or percentages, and we do not average guest ratings. The order is an editorial decision, and each review explains in plain language why a hotel sits where it does.
Rule three: independence
We take no payment for inclusion, position or tone, and we use no affiliate links or booking partners. If that ever changed, the list would no longer be worth reading.
What every review looks at
| Area | Our questions |
|---|---|
| Surroundings | Would the place be worth visiting without the hotel? What is within an easy walk or a short drive? |
| Design | Do the architecture, the landscape or the history give the stay a character of its own? |
| Rooms | How big are they, what do they look onto, and how much do they vary between towers or wings? |
| Things to do | Pools, spas, gardens, restaurants, theatres and nature: everything that has nothing to do with gaming. |
| Fit | Which kind of guest will be happiest there, summed up in the "Best for" line. |
Keeping it current
The list is reviewed on a regular schedule, and sooner whenever a hotel closes, changes its name or starts major works. The date above the list shows when it was last checked.