50 Best, renowned for unveiling Asia's and the World's top bars and restaurants, announced the inaugural list of The World's 50 Best Hotels during an awards ceremony held at London's Guildhall on September 19. This new list highlights exceptional hotel experiences with the aim of inspiring travellers, hoteliers, and consumers worldwide as they plan their future trips. The debut edition was compiled from the input of 580 anonymous voters, consisting of hoteliers, journalists, and seasoned travellers from nine different regions across the globe, over a two-year polling period. Every hotel was eligible for votes, and voters were simply asked to share their top seven experiences.
Nabbing the number one spot is Italy’s luxury boutique hotel in Lake Como, Passalacqua, followed by Rosewood Hong Kong at number two, one of Hong Kong’s most happening hotels since it opened in 2019 in the surrounding arts and design district at Victoria Dockside. The venue was also the official hotel and award ceremony venue partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023. The third spot goes to Bangkok’s Four Seasons Hotel, set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Hong Kong’s The Upper House, a luxury boutique hotel located in the bustling Admiralty district, sits at number four on the list, followed by Aman Tokyo at number five, a famous hotel situated near the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo.
London is represented by four hotels on the list: Claridge's at number 16, The Connaught at number 22, NoMad London at number 46, and The Savoy at number 47. Additional special awards were also presented during the event. Maldives' Soneva Fushi received The Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award, securing the seventh spot on the list. Capella Bangkok was honoured with the Nikka Best New Hotel Award, ranking at number 11. South Africa's Singita Lodges claimed the Flor de Caña Eco Hotel Award, audited by The Sustainable Restaurant Association, and earned the 15th spot on the list.
See the complete list of the World's 50 Best Hotels 2023
- Passalacqua, Lake Como, Italy
- Rosewood Hong Kong
- Four Seasons Chao Praya River, Bangkok
- The Upper House, Hong Kong
- Aman Tokyo
- La Mamounia, Marrakesh, Morocco
- Soneva Fushi, Maldives
- One & Only Mandarina, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Four Seasons Firenze, Italy
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- Capella Bangkok (Nikka Best New Hotel Award)
- The Calile, Brisbane
- Chablé Yucatan, Chocolá, Mexico
- Aman Venice
- Singita Lodges Kruger National Park (Flor de Caña Eco Hotel Award)
- Claridge’s, London
- Raffles Singapore
- Nihi Sumba, Indonesia
- Hotel Esencia, Tulum, Mexico
- La Sirenuse, Positano, Italy
- Borgo Egnazia, Savalletri, Italy
- The Connaught, London
- Royal Mansour, Marrakesh, Morocco
- Four Seasons Madrid
- Aman New York
- Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
- Rosewood Sao Paolo
- Capella Singapore
- Le Bristol, Paris
- Park Hyatt Kyoto
- La Reserve, Paris
- Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Scotland
- Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, Antibes, France
- Cheval Blanc, Paris
- Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens
- Soneva Jani, Maldives
- The Newt, Bruton, UK (Best Boutique Hotel Award)
- Amangalla, Sri Lanka
- Hoshinoya Tokyo
- Desa Potato Head, Bali
- Eden Rock, St. Barth
- The Siam, Bangkok
- Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland
- Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
- Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India
- Nomad London
- The Savoy, London
- Equinox New York
- Six Senses Ibiza
- Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
For more information, visit theworlds50best.com.
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