Condé Nast Traveler Hot List Hotels 2009 — Photo by Conde Nast Russia

Consider it a silver lining: Hot hotels continue to open in record numbers despite the recent economic overcast, and many are more affordable than ever. Of the thousands that made their debut in the last year, we checked into the most promising—incognito. The 141 properties that passed our scrutiny make up the largest Hot List yet.

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