Pennsylvania Hotel Named Most Beautiful by Esquire

Pennsylvania has some beautiful hotels. One might even say Pennsylvania has some iconic hotels. Now, one Pennsylvania hotel has been named one of the most beautiful in the world by the experts at Esquire magazine. It's pretty cool that this hotel is singled out for its exquisite experience compared to hotels not just across the country but around the world. So, whether or not you live in Pennsylvania, the next time you're in the area, you might want to give this hotel a try.

The experts at Esquire magazine have put together a tally with 14 of the most iconic hotels in the world. They call these their favorite hotels of all time and part of Esquire's Hotel Hall of Fame. As for the criteria for making this prestigious list, Esquire says hotels have to be open for at least five years to be considered. Also, that hotel has to be "a constant in its community—defining or shaping the very region in which it stands." So, you can't just be a boring chain hotel. These hotels really have to be among the most local and charming in the area. They add that some hotels have "become synonymous with its city, and sometimes it's the sole reason for many to visit a particular place at all."

Before we get to the Pennsylvania hotel that's the most beautiful, let's look at a few other hotels in the U.S. that made the cut. If you feel like taking a trip to Italy, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo Lake Como is reportedly one of the hottest hotels around. If you love red roses, this is the place for you, as the hotel is filled with them. I think that sounds so romantic, especially for lovebirds. Another great pick overseas is the Ballyfin Demesne Country Laois in Ireland. This hotel is an "1820s Greek revival mansion" that's not to be missed. Also, in Las Vegas, they recommend the famed Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, which is a popular tourist spot.

So, which Pennsylvania hotel has been named one of the most beautiful in the world by Esquire magazine? It's Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Esquire raves about the glass elevator ride alone, calling it a "stunning, zooming sixty floors up, above the clouds." They add that, "the reception area has gleaming black floors, flowers in chrome vases, a mirrored ceiling." Esquire also says this hotel might make you feel like you're in Tokyo. Not many tower hotels do it right, but Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia does. It's truly a special spot and one we call our own. The next time I'm looking for a night away, I'm going to have to stay for at least one night at this famous spot.