World's Best Luxury Hotels

A collection of exceptional hotels, resorts, eco-lodges and private islands featuring the top 25 luxury properties in the world and each destination. Browse the list of prestigious hotel nominees as our experts are working on the world's rankings. TOP25 Hotels is the world's first AI-powered hotel guide with prestigious annual awards. Luxury is experience. Luxury is emotions.

Desert Rock

Property Style : Luxury Desert Retreat
Location : The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Rates from : USD 2,499
General Manager : Thomas Combescot-Lepere

Nestled within the dramatic mountain landscapes of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea region, Desert Rock Resort offers a pioneering blend of immersive natural beauty and cutting-edge …

The Silk Lakehouse

Property Style : Ultra-luxury retreat
Location : Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, China
Rates from : USD 1,149
General Manager : Karl Karlsson

Nestled on the banks of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake, The Silk Lakehouse heralds the arrival of Shangri-La’s ultra-luxury brand, Shangri-La Signatures. This flagship …

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Property Style : Classic Luxury
Location : Marrakech, Morocco
Rates from : US$ 1,200
General Manager : Jean-Claude Messant

The Royal Mansour Marrakech, just a few steps away from Marrakech's famous Jemaa El Fna square beats welcomes guests unparalleled services and luxury.Built on almost …

Lotte New York Palace

Property Style : City Hotel
Location : New York, United States
Rates from : US$723
General Manager : Rebecca Hubbard

Lotte New York Palace boasts a rich heritage dating back to 1882 and is one of Manhattan's most iconic luxury properties with a longstanding reputation …

Thanda Island

Property Style : Private Island
Location : Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, Tanzania
Rates from : US$ 33,300
General Manager : Antigone Meda, General Manager

Nestled within Tanzania’s Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, opposite the Rufiji River Delta and the Selous National Park, Thanda Island is 5 hectares in size, 1,100 …

Singita Sabora Camp

Property Style : Luxury Tented Camp
Location : Grumeti Reserves, Serengeti, Tanzania
Rates from : US$1650
General Manager : Hermann Naude

Sabora Tented Camp is an intimate camp of only nine tented suites overlooking the Serengeti plains, with heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, gym and tennis …

Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Property Style : Luxury Eco-Lodge
Location : Nizwa, Oman
Rates from : US$ 595
General Manager : Dagmar Symes

Al Jabal Al Akhdar offers a prestigious gateway to Oman's ancient forts, souk market discoveries and remote agricultural villages, as well as an impressive topography …

Baccarat Hotel New York

Property Style : City Hotel
Location : 28 W 53rd Street, New York, USA
Rates from : US$955
General Manager : Hermann W. Elger

In constant pursuit of perfection, possessing the same attention to detail and precision as crystal craftsmen, Baccarat has honed a culture of discretion and politesse. …

Bateleur Camp

Property Style : Luxury Tented Camp
Location : Masai Mara, Kenya
Rates from : US$725
General Manager : Niall Anderson

Experience the quintessential African safari experience in the unforgettable Masai Mara, where guests can expect to encounter the Big Five and an abundance of wildlife …

TA'AKTANA

Property Style : Luxury Island Resort
Location : Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia
Rates from : $ 548
General Manager : Sabreena Jacob

Nestled amidst verdant forests and the crystal-clear waters of the Flores Sea, TA'AKTANA resort sprawls across 16 hectares of unspoiled terrain, offering 70 impeccably designed …