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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NIHI Sumba

Property Style : Villa Resort
Location : Sumba, Indonesia
Rates from : $2,560
General Manager : Sabine Lamberts

NIHI Sumba, envisioned by entrepreneur Chris Burch, redefines luxury as a return to life’s purest rhythms. Set on Sumba Island, just beyond Bali’s bustling shores, …

Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus

Property Style : Design Hotel
Location : Gonten, Switzerland
Rates from : $750
General Manager : Jan Schoch

Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus stands as the contemporary jewel of Gonten’s hotel trio, blending Alpine tradition with modern refinement. Its silhouette nods to its …

JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

Property Style : Island Resort
Location : Malé, Maldives
Rates from : $1,900
General Manager : Srikanth Devarapalli

Nestled amid the Maldives' endless blue skies and the Indian Ocean's crystalline depths, JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort offers a private paradise merely …