The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2025 – where should you stay next?

What makes a hotel truly unforgettable? Is it the location, service, the atmosphere, or the story it tells?

To earn a place among the World’s 50 Best Hotels, a property needs to excel in everything, from design to dining and paying attention to detail.

Around the world, hotels are redefining luxury and what it means to travel well. Asia leads the charge — six out of ten of the top hotels on the list are in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore.

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If you’re planning where to travel in 2026, these extraordinary stays might just inspire your next destination.

How are The World's 50 Best Hotels selected?

The World’s 50 Best Hotels list is an annual ranking of the best properties across the world. It’s created by a group of more than 800 industry experts, ranging from travel journalists to hoteliers and professionals.

While there isn't a set criteria, the judges are required to list the seven best hotels they stayed in over the past 24 months in order of preference.

There are rules, however. The voting process is strictly confidential, and any hotel in the world is eligible – provided it will not permanently close within three months of the list being published. The voters must have spent at least one night at each property they list, and they cannot choose more than three hotels from the same group.

The world’s best hotels in 2025 revealed

With that in mind, we explore the 50 best hotels in the world. We delve a bit more into the top ten hotels below the list.

Source: World’s 50 Best Hotels

1. Rosewood Hong Kong

For holidaymakers keen on staying in Hong Kong and wanting the best of what modern Asia has to offer, Rosewood is the first stop. Located 270 metres above the city, on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront with striking views of Victoria Harbour, the hotel boasts more than 400 rooms. It sets a new standard for scale in luxury hospitality and occupies 43 floors of the Rosewood Tower. It was designed by New York-based Tony Chi, who created a vivid amalgamation of the east and west – best of both worlds – in this hotel, which opened in 2019. There are 11 dining options with something for everyone’s palette, including two Michelin-star restaurants with diverse cuisines. There is a swimming pool, spa and wellness centre.

Emma Sleight, head of content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, said: “This exceptional hotel offers world-class service and sensational guest experiences in the heart of one of the world’s most bustling and dynamic destinations. Rosewood Hong Kong’s positioning as No.1 further consolidates Asia as a leading luxury travel destination for both business and leisure travellers.”

Cost per night starts at $650
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

In second place is the Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, a “spacious urban retreat serving world-class hospitality”. It blends calmness with the buzz of Bangkok. The 299 rooms are designed by Jean-Michel Gathy for space and sanctuary, and set on the banks of the River of Kings. There is a Mediterranean-inspired garden, a wellness centre with a spa (who doesn’t love a signature Thai massage), and an infinity pool.

Cost per night starts at $450
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

3. Capella Bangkok

Last year, Capella Bangkok was named the best hotel in the world. It’s located away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, sitting on the Chao Phraya River in the Charoenkrung district. The hotel stretches across 101 rooms, all of which come with their own dressing rooms and private lounge terraces. If you really want to splash out, a villa will get you a private garden with a jacuzzi plunge pool and sala lounge. The hotel has five restaurants and a glamorous bar to match the glittering Thai capital.

Cost per night starts at $600
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4. Passalacqua

The best hotel in Europe is tucked away in northern Italy. Passalacqua won the Best Boutique Hotel award both in 2024 and 2025. It’s a lavish 18th-century villa with just 24 rooms, each with a view of Lake Como. The hotel charms with its spectacular display of fine Italian craftsmanship, authentic cuisine, and Baroque architecture, all of which come together with a gelato-making workshop you can partake in.

Cost per night starts at $1,300
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

5. Raffles Singapore

Singapore is a city synonymous with extravagance, so it’s fitting that one of its most iconic hotels takes centre stage. Housed in a stunning neo-Renaissance building, Raffles Singapore is where luxury meets tradition. Adding to its legacy, the hotel was designated a National Monument in 1987, and is also where the famous Singapore Sling cocktail was first created. Guests can enjoy the estate’s lush gardens and dine from a selection of North Indian dishes or contemporary Chinese cuisine.

Cost per night starts at $2,000
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

6. Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal is one of the few hotels to have won three Michelin Keys this year. It’s now the best hotel in the Middle East. Located on the outer crescent of Palm Jumeirah, this larger-than-life property feels like a must-stay for anyone seeking the ultimate Dubai experience. The resort features 95 rooms, 16 restaurants, 17 boutiques, 90 swimming pools and a 32,300-square-foot wellness centre. You could spend days here and still not see it all. While luxurious to the core, some rooms embrace a more minimalist and sleek design, allowing guests to fully soak in the breathtaking views outside.

Cost per night starts at $460
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

7. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is one of the most iconic symbols of Asian hospitality. For nearly 150 years, it has welcomed high-profile guests – from Elizabeth Taylor to Marlon Brando and Stanley Tucci. What began as a modest establishment with just 12 rooms has grown into a hotel boasting over 300 rooms, multiple bars, swimming pools and a spa. Guests can indulge in a variety of dining experiences, from buffet-style breakfasts to traditional Thai cuisine. The hotel also celebrates its rich literary heritage; many renowned writers, including Graham Greene and Joseph Conrad, once stayed here. Their legacy is honoured today in the hotel’s elegant Authors’ Lounge.

Cost per night starts at $757
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

8. Chablé Yucatán

Chablé Yucatán was named the best hotel in North America this year. This remote sanctuary is nestled in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatán jungle. Each room features its own private pool, hammock, and outdoor moon showers. The property’s world-class spa is built around a cenote – considered sacred by the Mayans. It offers a transformative wellness experience, something that the hotel seeks to provide its guests with. At the flagship Ixi’im restaurant, fresh produce is sourced directly from the hotel’s gardens, with a focus on healthy living and a balanced diet. Moreover, the hotel also boasts one of the largest tequila collections in the world.

Cost per night starts at $770
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

9. Four Seasons Firenze

Another Italian charmer on the list and the second property from the Four Seasons group, this Florence property embodies Italian hospitality at its most refined. Nestled inside a 15th-century Medici palace and surrounded by Florence’s largest private garden, this hotel exudes timeless elegance. It features 116 rooms, swimming pools, a 10-treatment-room spa, an al fresco Jacuzzi and a Michelin star restaurant. It’s a short stroll from Florence’s renowned museums and historic landmarks like the Piazza del Duomo and the Galleria dell’Accademia.

Cost per night starts at $1,000
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

10. Upper House Hong Kong

Rounding out the top ten hotels, the Upper House Hong Kong offers understated luxury with a design-forward aesthetic. Perched above the Pacific Place shopping complex, it is the debut hotel of acclaimed Hong Kong architect André Fu, with a modern, brutalist style. The property features 117 rooms, a serene wellness spa, a rooftop lawn, a fitness centre, and a stylish bar lounge. More than 400 artworks, all carefully curated and commissioned, adorn the interiors. The rooms are sizable and offer sweeping views of the Hong Kong skyline, a tranquil retreat above the city’s bustle.

Cost per night starts at $650
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★