As 2025 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite hotel stays from 2025.

My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2025

As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list, but only covers my hotel stays this year. I stayed at far fewer hotels in 2025 than in 2024 (after staying in far fewer hotels in 2024 than I did in 2023). As in years past, I was loyal to Hyatt…I enjoyed another year of superior service, generous upgrades, and great treatment overall as a Globalist and then as a “Guest of Honor” after I lost my status. That’s why my list below is 80% Hyatt properties…

Compiling this list was difficult and truly a reflection of how few hotels I actually stayed in…and I expect this trend will continue again (and potentially even be worse) in 2025.

Do I miss Globalist status? In theory, yes, but not in practice since I’ve spent so little time in hotels this year.

A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.