Accor Top Tier Brands Review
Luxury with a Pulse: Accor’s Top Tier for Black Explorers
The Accor Experience:
Top Tier Edition
Accor’s top tier hotels — Mondrian, Delano, and SO/ — are where design, fashion, and nightlife collide to create destinations in themselves. These aren’t just hotels; they’re cultural stages, places where the lines between the lobby and the lounge blur, where art is as much a part of the experience as the cocktails, and where every detail is curated for the bold traveler who wants to be seen as much as they want to relax.
For Black American travelers, this tier of Accor hotels speaks to something deeper than style. It speaks to expression — the freedom to show up unapologetically and exist in spaces that amplify rather than shrink your presence. Think of the Mondrian’s reputation for being the heartbeat of social scenes in Miami and Los Angeles, where Black celebrities and creatives have long set the tone for music, culture, and fashion. Or the Delano, with its history of blending sophistication with a playful edge, perfect for those who want their stay to feel like part of the story of the city.
This isn’t just about booking a room — it’s about crafting a memory. A rooftop party that turns into lifelong friendships. A weekend that doubles as a statement of where you are in life. A solo trip where you feel energized by the art, design, and music around you.
Accor’s top tier hotels aren’t built for “quiet luxury” but for immersive luxury — the kind that excites the senses and leaves you with stories worth retelling. For the Black traveler who values culture as much as comfort, who wants their destination to spark the same energy they carry into every room, the Accor top tier experience is a natural fit.
About the Brands
Accor’s Top Tier lifestyle brands speak to travelers who live at the intersection of culture, creativity, and unapologetic individuality. These aren’t resorts where you fade into the background — they’re stages where style, music, and design take center stage. For Black American travelers, that matters. Too often, luxury is presented as muted, stiff, and disconnected from the rhythms of our lives. Accor flips that expectation by offering hotels where the energy feels alive, where global culture is always within arm’s reach, and where Black style doesn’t just fit in — it stands out.
Mondrian is the anchor here, and it’s not shy about its reputation. From the Mondrian South Beach in Miami, with its waterfront pool parties and art-driven spaces, to the Mondrian Park Avenue in New York City, where rooftop cocktails meet skyline views, every property is designed to be part-hotel, part-cultural hub. Mondrian hotels aren’t just a place to sleep — they’re a stage for style, nightlife, and connection. From rooftop lounges with panoramic city views to art-driven interiors that double as backdrops for content creation, these properties invite Black travelers to live boldly, celebrate milestones, and network in spaces that buzz with creativity and culture
Accor’s other lifestyle-forward properties, often connected through its Ennismore collection, lean even harder into atmosphere and community. These hotels attract DJs, designers, and cultural creators, meaning that when Black travelers arrive, they’re stepping into a space that already resonates with their own contributions to global music, fashion, and nightlife scenes.
This tier isn’t for every type of trip — it’s not where you bring a quiet retreat mindset. But when you want your hotel to match the same energy you bring to the city — bold, unapologetic, stylish — Accor’s Top Tier brands deliver every single time.
When is the right time?
The best time to book a stay at Accor’s Top Tier brands is when you want your trip to feel like a statement. Mondrian properties, for example, thrive in cities where nightlife, art, and culture intersect — perfect for celebrating birthdays, graduations, or even a much-needed “soft life” weekend with friends.
For couples, anniversaries or romantic escapes align beautifully with the curated design and vibrant social energy these hotels provide. For solo travelers, the timing might be different: a long weekend when you just want to reset, surround yourself with bold aesthetics, and soak in rooftop views with a cocktail in hand.
And for groups — whether it’s a girls’ trip, a fraternity reunion, or a bachelor/bachelorette getaway — these hotels shine brightest during high-energy seasons like summer festivals or holiday weekends. The nightlife, pool parties, and social buzz all amplify the feeling of being in the right place at the right time.
In short, the “right time” for Accor’s Top Tier brands is whenever you want your stay to match your personality: unapologetic, stylish, and unforgettable.