Following the success of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars, 50 Best has unveiled the debut of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023. The inaugural awards ceremony took place in London’s Guildhall last night (or early this morning, depending where you’re from)—marking the brand’s first global launch since 2009. 

The new list features hotels from 35 destinations across six continents, based on the votes of 580 well-travelled industry experts—all of whom come from the hotel and travel industry and were  handpicked by the Academy Chair across nine regions internationally. This year’s electorate maintains a 50-50 gender balance and includes hoteliers, travel journalists, and qualified luxury travellers.

 

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Nearly half of the list (21, to be exact) is located in Europe, including four in London: Claridge’s (No.16), The Connaught (No.22), NoMad London (No.46) and The Savoy (No.47). Notably, it’s Passalacqua in Moltrasia, Italy that takes the crown for the first time ever—featuring just 24 rooms in an 18th-century villa. The newly minted World’s Best Hotel in 2023 is lauded for its fine Italian craftsmanship, “formidable staff and breathtaking location.”

Meanwhile, Asia wins big with a report card that accounts for four out of the five best hotels on the list. Hong Kong’s Rosewood and The Upper House take the runner up and No.4 spots, respectively. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River comes in at No.3, whilst Aman Tokyo rounds off the top five. 

Take a look at the top 10 in pictures below and keep scrolling to discover the full list. 

 

 

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023

1. Passalacqua, Moltrasio

2. Rosewood, Hong Kong

3. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

4. The Upper House, Hong Kong

5. Aman, Tokyo

6. La Mamounia Marrakech

7. Soneva Fushi Maldives

8. One&Only Mandarina Puerto Vallarta

9. Four Seasons Firenze Florence

10. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

11. Capella, Bangkok

12. The Calile, Brisbane

13. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá

14. Aman, Venice

15. Singita Lodges, Kruger National Park

16. Claridge’s, London

17. Raffles, Singapore

18. Nihi Sumba, Wanokaka

19. Hotel Esencia, Tulum

20. Le Sirenuse, Positano

21. Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri

22. The Connaught, London

23. Royal Mansour, Marrakech

24. Four Seasons, Madrid

25. Aman, New York

26. The Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

27. Rosewood, São Paulo

28. Capella, Singapore

29. Le Bristol, Paris

30. Park Hyatt, Kyoto

31. La Réserve, Paris

32. Gleneagles, St Andrews, Scotland

33. Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes

34. Cheval Blanc, Paris

35. Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens

36. Soneva Jani, Maldives

37. The Newt, Bruton

38. Amangalla, Galle

39. Hoshinoya, Tokyo

40. Desa Potato Head, Seminyak

41. Eden Rock, St. Barths

42. The Siam, Bangkok

43. Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz

44. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

45. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

46. NoMad, London

47. The Savoy, London

48. Equinox, New York

49. Six Senses Ibiza, Portinatx

50. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris

 

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