One of the best hotel on the planet is Passalacqua, an 18th century villa on the sting of Italy’s Lake Como.
That is based on the 50 Best organization, which announced the outcomes of “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” in London on Tuesday.
The villa hotel is the previous home of composer Vincenzo Bellini and sits amongst seven acres of terraced gardens. Rates start at $1,300 per night, based on the 50 Best organization.
The list marks the primary time that fifty Best organization is delving into hotel rankings, though it has been rating “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” and “The World’s 50 Best Bars” for years.
The rankings are based on nominations made by 580 anonymous voters comprising travel journalists, hoteliers and luxury travelers all over the world, the organization said.
The ’50 best’ hotels on the planet
1. Passalacqua, Moltrasio, Italy
2. Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3. 4 Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Thailand
4. The Upper House, Hong Kong
5. Aman Tokyo, Japan
6. La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco
7. Soneva Fushi, Maldives
8. One&Only Mandarina, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
9. 4 Seasons Firenze, Florence, Italy
10. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand
11. Capella Bangkok, Thailand
12. The Calile, Brisbane, Australia
13. Chable Yucatán, Chochola, Mexico
14. Aman Venice, Italy
15. Singita Lodges, Kruger National Park, South Africa
16. Claridge’s, London, United Kingdom
17. Raffles Singapore, Singapore
18. Nihi Sumba, Wanokaka, Indonesia
19. Hotel Esencia, Tulum, Mexico
20. Le Sirenuse, Positano, Italy
21. Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri, Italy
22. The Connaught, London
23. Royal Mansour, Marrakech, Morocco
24. 4 Seasons Madrid, Spain
25. Aman Recent York, United States
26. The Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
27. Rosewood Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
28. Capella Singapore, Singapore
29. Le Bristol Paris, France
30. Park Hyatt Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
31. La Reserve, Paris, France
32. Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Scotland
33. Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France
34. Cheval Blanc Paris, France
35. 4 Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Greece
36. Soneva Jani, Maldives
37. The Newt in Somerset, Bruton, United Kingdom
38. Amangalla, Galle, Sri Lanka
39. Hoshinoya Tokyo, Japan
40. Desa Potato Head, Bali, Indonesia
41. Eden Rock St. Barths, Caribbean
42. The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
43. Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland
44. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, UAE
45. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India
46. NoMad London, United Kingdom
47. The Savoy, London, United Kingdom
48. Equinox Recent York, United States
49. Six Senses Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
50. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, France
Overall, the list is dominated by hotels in Europe and Asia, with Asia taking half of the spots in the highest 10 list.
France is home to essentially the most hotels on the list, with six properties scattered across the country, while Italy has five — though none in Rome. On a city level, Paris, London and Bangkok each have 4 hotels on the list.
Other awards
The 50 Best organization announced individual awards for standout hotels in specific categories including Singita Lodges in Kruger National Park, which received the “Eco Hotel” award 2023 for pioneering eco-tourism, and England’s The Newt which won the “Best Boutique” hotel award.
Regarding newcomers, Capella Bangkok was named the “Best Recent Hotel,” and Utah’s The Lodge at Blue Sky, which opened in 2019, was named the “One to Watch” for having top potential to interrupt into the highest 50 list in the long run.
The voting system
Voters, who’re split into nine regions the world over, name the seven best hotels that they’ve stayed at previously two yr, of their order of preference. Votes are limited to 3 properties throughout the same hotel group, based on the principles.
Voters can nominate any hotels they need, no matter size, facilities or location.
