Every year, Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the world’s best hotels, spotlighting destinations that offer extraordinary experiences and unforgettable stays, voted by the readers. We’re thrilled to announce that several of Air Aroma’s clients, who have entrusted us to craft their signature scents, have secured coveted spots on the prestigious list of 50 best hotels in the world. These iconic properties, known for their exceptional ambiance and guest experience, have enhanced their environment through scent branding, adding an invisible yet powerful layer to their guest’s journey. Read on to discover the award-winning hotels we proudly partner with, and discover the full list of Readers’ Choice winners here.
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Air Aroma works with Ritz-Carlton hotels around the world, and the Kyoto signature scent honors traditional Japanese hospitality with contemporary tradition. The scent is incredibly smooth; a unique expression of green tea with earthy woods and light florals. The aromatic experience is essential to the luxurious and inspiring resort, which sits along the banks of the Kamagawa River and at the foot of the Higashiyama Mountains.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Condé Nast Traveler is quick to acknowledge the hotel’s breathtaking signature scent:
“Just one deep breath of the lobby’s fresh scent and you’re in vacation mode.”
The classic elegance of rose is captured in the iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills‘ signature scent, capturing the aura and radiance in a way that reveals the flower’s romantic dreaminess. With a chic interior and iconic rooftop and a modern floral scent to match the vibrant energy of this Beverly Hills location, this property continues to top global and Los Angeles hot spots lists.
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown
Our partnership with Fairmont Hotels created the world’s first certified sustainable fragrance tailored for ambient scenting within the hotel industry. United by a shared commitment to environmental conservation and community well-being, the project ensured that every ingredient in Fairmont’s signature scent was sourced from local farmers, fostering positive impacts on their communities. The scent imbues a beautiful sense of sophistication throughout properties globally, including at the Georgetown location near the Kennedy center and Lincoln memorial.
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
We created the Sofitel signature scent that is employed across locations globally, and it was one of the first brand wide scent programs. The French brand carries a sense of elegance and the signature scent reflects this with bergamot, white rose, and jasmine, evoking a sunny afternoon in Côte d’Azur. The stately and sophisticated presence of the Philadelphia location beautifully merges French elegance and American style.
InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf
With a dramatic tiered lobby featuring stone and brass, the IHG hotel brand’s signature scent with bergamot and maplewood provides an uplifting mood that entices guests in the bustling waterfront Wharf district. Discover the understated luxury emanating in the InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf.
Viceroy Washington DC
We’ve designed beautiful signature scents for the Viceroy brand that transform properties around the world. The DC property has a sleek residential feel with a distinguished sensibility; characteristics evident in their fresh, green scent that evoke a sense of nostalgia with notes of dewy greens, antique brass accord, and sandalwood.
Hotel Zena
With a funky, future-is-female vibrant theme and energy, Hotel Zena offers a unique experience made more memorable by a signature scent with notes of fig leaf and frangipani.
Award-Winning Hotels around the Globe Proudly Choose Air Aroma for Scenting
The 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards received over half a million votes, spotlighting properties in different countries, regions, and cities. We’re proud to partner with a plethora of hotels featured on these collections, including Riad Botanica in the best hotels in Africa, Waldorf Astoria Maldives and Conrad Maldives in the Indian Ocean, Langham Jakarta and Conrad Bangkok in Southeast Asia, Park Royal Pickering, Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi, The Temple House, and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai in Asia. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World, Four Seasons Resort and Residences the Pearl Qatar, Hyatt Centric Key West as part of our work with Hyatt Hotels, and Conrad Koh Sumai are named in the best resorts list.
The Global Ambassador and The Wort Hotel are named in the top hotels in the Southwest and West, while Parker Palm Springs and Kimpton Shorebreak are highlighted in the best hotels in Southern California. The best hotels in the south feature Conrad Nashville, The Starling, and The Candler. Favorite city Chicago features Londonhouse Chicago, Four Seasons Chicago, and Viceroy Chicago on their top hotels list, while the best hotels in Texas features Hotel Swexan, The Post Oak Hotel, Hall Arts Hotel, and Lancaster Hotel. Resorts World Las Vegas is named a top property in Las Vegas. Four Seasons New York Downtown and InterContinental Barclay are named top properties in NYC, while Viceroy Santa Monica and Sofitel Beverly Hills shine in the Best in LA list.
All of these incredible hotel properties deserve recognition and we are so proud to be providing hotel scents for these award winning properties globally, crafting custom signature scents that elevate their atmosphere and contribute to their distinctive appeal. Our fragrances don’t just enhance the space but create memorable, immersive experiences that guests carry with them long after their stay. Our extensive client portfolio showcases our work with luxury brands worldwide and why we’re the top choice for brands like Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Viceroy, Hyatt, Fairmont, IHG, and more when choosing a scent marketing agency.