Alila

Alila has 6 properties in the Luxury Intel index, across 4 countries and 2 continents, with an average score of 4.0 out of 10. Rates range from $322 to $4,300 per night.

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What is the best Alila hotel?
Alila Shanghai is the top-rated property in the brand at 8.3/10. Located in Shanghai Shi, China, it delivers on its urban-resort premise better than most properties attempting the same trick, carried by design, location and unusually personal service. It suits travelers who value calm, style and staff who remember their names; those chasing scale, iconic views or rock-bottom value will find stronger fits in Shanghai's competitive set.
What is the cheapest Alila hotel?
Alila Shanghai is also the most affordable entry point to the brand, starting at $322/night in Shanghai Shi. It's the same property that tops the portfolio at 8.3/10, making it the clear value pick: design-led rooms, a strong location and personal service at a rate well below the brand's ceiling. Travelers prioritizing iconic views or resort scale should look elsewhere in Shanghai.
What is the most expensive Alila hotel?
Alila Napa Valley runs up to $4,300/night in St. Helena, California. It's the most stylish boutique option in the area and a standout Hyatt points redemption, with beautiful rooms, a strong restaurant and an unbeatable location next to Beringer. At cash rates, the small footprint, inconsistent service and thin ceilings make it a harder sell against the valley's larger luxury resorts. Book a top-floor vineyard-view room and use points if you can.
Where does Alila have hotels?
Alila operates 6 hotels across 4 countries on two continents, Asia and North America. The United States leads the portfolio with 3 properties, followed by one hotel each in China (Alila Shanghai), Mexico and Indonesia. The footprint is small and split between Asian urban-resort locations and North American destinations like Napa Valley.
What is Alila known for?
Location is Alila's strongest category at a 6.2 portfolio average, and every Alila property scores at least 4.8 on location — the most consistent attribute across the brand. The flagship Alila Shanghai leans on design and personal service on top of that, while Alila Napa Valley pairs its setting next to Beringer with stylish boutique rooms. Food and dining is the weakest category at 3.9.
Is Alila worth the price?
At a 4.0/10 portfolio average with rates from $322 to $4,300/night, Alila is a selective buy. Location is the brand's strength (6.2 average, minimum 4.8 at every property), but food and dining lags at 3.9 and service is inconsistent at properties like Napa Valley. Worth it for design-forward stays in strong locations — Alila Shanghai on cash, Alila Napa Valley on Hyatt points. At top cash rates, larger luxury competitors usually win.
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