Not one, not two, but four magnificent hotels ranked on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List for 2012! Congratulations to Post Ranch Inn, Ventana Inn & Spa, The Lodge at Pebble Beach and The Inn at Spanish Bay for appearing on this elite list. The Gold List awards the best hotels in the world as rated by Condé Nast’s travel experts.

These four show-stopping properties also all made the cut for Condé Nast’s Platinum Circle meaning they have appeared on this list for five or more consecutive years. Way to go!

Lower Pacific Suite at Post Ranch Inn, photo by Post Ranch Inn

The Inn at Spanish Bay, photo by Vicki and Chuck Rogers