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The World's Best GEM rating · Hotel standard

How this hotel record is prepared

W New York - Union Square completed the 2026 hotel assessment and carries a published GEM distinction. The rating is not a position in The World’s Best 100.

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Governing principles

  1. 01

    Current identity

    The operating name, address, property type and status must resolve to one current record.

  2. 02

    The complete stay

    Accommodation, service, dining, wellbeing, place and consistency are considered together.

  3. 03

    Responsible claims

    The published account distinguishes confirmed facts, editorial judgement, direct visits and matters outside the available evidence.

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Areas of review

  1. 01Character & sense of place
  2. 02Architecture, design & stewardship
  3. 03Accommodation quality & privacy
  4. 04Service delivery & consistency
  5. 05Dining & social experience
  6. 06Wellbeing & restoration
  7. 07Destination relationship
  8. 08Evidence & operational assurance
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A separate methodology page explains eligibility, evidence, editorial sign-off, commercial separation and corrections.

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2026 Global EditionHotel record

The World's Best Hotels · 2026

New York, United States of America

W New York - Union Square

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In New York, United States of America, W New York - Union Square is distinguished by the coherence of its design and a clear sense of place.

Location
New York
Property
Hotel
The editorial case

Why W New York - Union Square is one of the best

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Essential details

AddressNew York, United States of America
Location
New York, United States of America
Region
Americas
Property
Hotel
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