Travel + Leisure readers explore far and wide, and the hotels that impress them reflect not only their high standards but also their ever-expanding sense of curiosity and adventure. This year’s list of the top 100 hotels in the world reflects 33 countries and all continents except Antarctica.
The honorees include sweeping Western ranches in the United States, intimate African safari lodges, and palatial estates in Italy. Still, a handful of qualities unite them all: superlative service, outstanding surroundings, and luxurious amenities.
Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey,
T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe —
to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands,
cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on
their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value.
Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations
and amenities.
Once again, Asia reigns as the region with the most hotels honored by
T+L readers — a total of 22 properties in a broad range of settings.
The stunning Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao (No. 91) is set amid the
cloud forests of Laos; the “exceptional” Leela Palace New Delhi (No. 31)
puts guests in the center of the bustling capital city; and the
brightly colored No.
6 JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
sits steps from Khem Beach.
Coming
in second is Africa, with 17 properties earning accolades. Tanzania's
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (No. 86) got praised by one reader for
“unique décor that provides a sense of place.” Eight South Africa hotels
made the list, with Singita Sabi Sand coming in highest at No. 3.
“Amazing lodge, impeccable service, fantastic food, and incredible game
viewing experience,” said one reader.
Rounding
out the list are 39 more top-notch hotels and resorts.
Some are in
well-traveled locations, such as the Lowell (No. 98) in New York City,
Meadowood Napa Valley (No. 75) in California’s wine country, La Réserve
Paris Hôtel & Spa (No. 55), and Hotel Matilda (No. 18) in San Miguel
de Allende, Mexico. Others are destinations in themselves, like New
Zealand’s the Farm at Cape Kidnappers (No. 4) and No. 15 Tierra
Patagonia in Chile.
Read on to find out which property snagged this year’s coveted No. 1 spot.
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