Connecticut's Delamar West Hartford Lands on T+L's Top 500

A Connecticut gym just hit the big leagues, landing on travel plus Leisure's 2026T Plus

L500 list of the world's top five, 100 hotels.

That's Delamar West Harford, the only spot from the state to snag this elite reader-voted

honor, putting his shoulder to shoulder with global, heavy weights and luxury hospitality.

This round of comes straight from their annual world's best survey, spotlighting spots

with top-tier design, service, and bives that keep travelers.

Coming back.

Nestled in bustling Blueback Square, Delamar blends sleek modern style with European flair,

complete with plush rooms, an award-winning spot called, Artisan Restaurant, and a spa

that's all about chill wellness.

The buzz is real, with CEO Charles Mallory calling it a shout-out to his team's hustle and

a nod from picky travelers worldwide.

It submits Delamar's rep as, New England's go-to luxury escape, and rep say it's about

that refined design, killer dining, and service that feels.

Personal

Delamar's been building this empire since 2000, starting with Greenwich Harbor and

now boasting spots like Southport, Westport, Traverse City, and the fresh mystic opening

this fall on the Mystic River Waterfront.

All four Connecticut properties just nabbed top 25 in New England from CondayNast Traveler's

Reader's Choice, plus TripAdvisor Travelers, Choice Awards, tying it back generations,

Mallory's great-great-grandpa was a shipping boss in Mystic 2 centuries ago, with a family

sale loft still shining at the grill, Seaport Museum.

This ranking feels like full circle legacy, proving Connecticut luxuries got global staying

power.

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