About SiftStay Premier

SiftStay Premier is a curated directory of verified accommodations. We analyze hotels, vacation rentals, and other stays to surface only the ones worth booking.

How We Score

Every listing is evaluated across multiple data points including location, amenities, quality signals, and guest reviews. Our scoring system is deterministic and transparent — you can see exactly why a property earned its rating.

95-100

Elite Certified

Exceptional in every category

85-94

Verified Excellent

Great for most travelers

80-84

Approved

Solid choice, good value

Properties scoring below 80 do not appear on our site. We believe in positive verification — if it's here, it passed.

What We Look For

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Location Quality

Walk score, safety, neighborhood

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Guest Reviews

Rating, review count, recent feedback

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Amenities

WiFi quality, workspace, pool, parking

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Host Quality

Response time, superhost status

Affiliate Disclosure

SiftStay Premier participates in affiliate programs with travel partners. When you book through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us maintain the site and continue curating quality stays.

Our recommendations are based solely on our scoring criteria — we do not accept payment for placement or favorable reviews.