Top 50 Hotels 2026
The definitive ranking of the world's 50 best luxury hotels for 2026. Scored across eight dimensions including service, design, dining, and privacy.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Top 50 Hotels list determined?
Hotels are ranked with our 8-dimension editorial framework using published information, guest-review patterns and, where documented, our own stays. Each entry shows its source label.
How often is the Top 50 list updated?
The list is refreshed annually, with newly opened properties considered for inclusion.
Can hotels apply to be included in the Top 50?
Properties can submit for review consideration through our Apply for Review page. Inclusion is based solely on editorial evaluation — it cannot be purchased.
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- #1 Aman Tokyo
- #2 Soneva Fushi
- #3 North Island
- #4 Claridge's
- #5 Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- #6 Four Seasons Bora Bora
- #7 Aman Venice
- #8 The Brando
- #9 Amangiri
- #10 Ritz Paris
- #11 Singita Lebombo Lodge
- #12 One&Only Reethi Rah
- #13 Cheval Blanc Randheli
- #14 Royal Mansour
- #15 Amanjena
- #16 Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
- #17 Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
- #18 Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- #19 The Peninsula Hong Kong
- #20 Belmond Hotel Caruso
- #21 Park Hyatt Kyoto
- #22 Soneva Jani
- #23 Raffles Singapore
- #24 Six Senses Zil Pasyon
- #25 Chedi Andermatt
- #26 Four Seasons Firenze
- #27 Nihi Sumba
- #28 Bürgenstock Resort
- #29 Aman New York
- #30 La Réserve Paris
- #31 Rosewood London
- #32 Il San Pietro di Positano
- #33 Baglioni Resort Maldives
- #34 Hôtel de Crillon
- #35 Kokomo Private Island
- #36 Four Seasons Serengeti
- #37 Canaves Oia Epitome
- #38 Belmond Cap Juluca
- #39 Badrutt's Palace
- #40 Borgo Egnazia
- #41 Jade Mountain
- #42 Fogo Island Inn
- #43 Chablé Yucatán
- #44 Explora Patagonia
- #45 Laucala Island
- #46 Oberoi Udaivilas
- #47 White Desert
- #48 Longitude 131°
- #49 Bawah Reserve
- #50 Villa d'Este
The definitive ranking of the world's 50 best luxury hotels for 2026. Scored across eight dimensions including service, design, dining, and privacy.
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