Revealed: The best hotels in the world

The best hotels in the world provide luxury… at a hefty price tag. We reveal which hotels made the list and how much they cost

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Is there such a thing as ‘the best hotel in the world?’ According to World’s Best 50, there is, as they return with their hotlist of the top 50 hotels worldwide for 2024. This is not a list to look at if you’re trying to save money on holiday. That said, you could splash out on one of the best hotels in the world and save in other ways – for example, cutting the costs of other parts of your trip by using the best travel websites.

So, which hotel takes the crown for the best hotel in the world, and how much will staying the night cost you?

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Vaishali has a background in personal finance and a passion for helping people manage their finances. As a former staff writer for MoneyWeek, Vaishali covered the latest news, trends and insights on property, savings and ISAs.

She also has bylines for the U.S. personal finance site Kiplinger.com and Ideal Home, GoodTo, inews, The Week and the Leicester Mercury.