Editorial ranking

Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 awards

2025 ranking of 180,000 travellers for award-winning hotels, from Travel + Leisure to Forbes Travel Guide and The World’s 84 Best.

Updated July 2026

andBeyond Bateleur CampMaasai Mara National Reserve

Regent Hong KongHong Kong

Shangri-La BosphorusIstanbul

The verdict at a glance

andBeyond Bateleur Camp — Ranked #1 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, andBeyond Bateleur Camp earns its place through experience rather than theatre.
Regent Hong Kong — Ranked #2 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Regent Hong Kong earns its place for one clear reason: its direct position on Victoria Harbour.
Shangri-La Bosphorus — Shangri-La Bosphorus earns its 3rd place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a sharply defined sense of place in Beşiktaş.

Our methodology

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How to read the Travel + Leisure 2025 ranking

This readers’ ranking measures remembered experience, not just visible luxury.

Why the World’s Best Awards matter in luxury travel

A readers’ award matters because it captures remembered experience, not only institutional or editorial validation.

Questions about this section

Why do readers still care so much about Readers’ Awards and World's Best lists?

They remain useful because they condense broad traveler sentiment into a recognizable, experience-led signal.

2025-2026 trends revealed by the ranking

The 2025 ranking points to a clear shift: readers reward coherence, integrated wellbeing, reinvented heritage, and hotels with a credible sense of place.

Questions about this section

Which luxury trends help explain the hotels rewarded in 2025 and likely in 2026?

Consistency, local identity, wellness credibility, and operational ease are shaping luxury winners now.

Hotels where dining shapes the award

Dining often shapes how readers judge an award-winning hotel, because consistency at the table reveals consistency everywhere else.

Wellness and spa: a central factor

Wellness now shapes reader loyalty, and the most memorable hotels are often those where spa, water and recovery form a coherent destination experience.

Value beyond rate: what readers truly reward

Reader awards often reward perceived value, not simply the highest rates.

Questions about this section

Is an award-winning hotel worth the rate beyond the room price alone?

Yes, if you assess total trip value, not just the nightly room rate.

Our editorial reading of the 84 awarded hotels

Use the ranking as a filter, not as an autopilot.

The ranking

#1 — andBeyond Bateleur Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve ·
Ranked #1 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, andBeyond Bateleur Camp earns its place through experience rather than theatre. The camp sits within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, close to the Masai Mara and the Kichwa Tembo Wildebeest Crossing Point. Here, the day starts before dawn with an early game drive, then continues with breakfast served after returning from the bush. The rhythm resumes at dusk, when the light softens over the savannah and the camp settles back into its natural pace. Each tent opens onto a private terrace facing the plains, a simple detail that keeps the landscape central to the stay. Even turndown is handled in camp style, with that blend of precision and ease seasoned safari travellers notice immediately. Its #1 ranking recognises a camp that understands the tempo of the Mara as well as it understands comfort.
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#2 — Regent Hong Kong
Hong Kong ·
Ranked #2 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Regent Hong Kong earns its place for one clear reason: its direct position on Victoria Harbour. At 18 Salisbury Road in Kowloon, the hotel offers 497 keys, including 129 suites, with an unusually open read of Hong Kong’s waterfront. The experience is built on precise moments rather than empty theatre. Victoria Salon at first light, the harbour twilight ritual and frictionless late-night arrival set a distinctly Regent rhythm. On foot, you can reach the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre within minutes. Jenny Bakery Tsim Sha Tsui is close by, as are the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, M+ Museum and the West Kowloon Cultural District. That mix of views, relative calm and tailored Hong Kong concierge service explains why it sits so high in the ranking.
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#3 — Shangri-La Bosphorus
Istanbul ·
Shangri-La Bosphorus earns its 3rd place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a sharply defined sense of place in Beşiktaş. The hotel occupies a former tobacco warehouse on the European shore, restored by Turgut Toydemir without erasing its working waterfront past. That dialogue with the site matters here as much as the Bosphorus views. Dolmabahçe Palace is within easy reach, as are Taksim Square and Ortaköy Mosque. In-house, the experience stays consistent and clearly articulated: Bosphorus breakfast in suite, afternoon tea overlooking the strait, and an in-suite evening facing the water. The Bosphorus hammam ritual and Chi, The Spa extend that connection to the shoreline in a quieter register. Just as importantly, the Bosphorus waterfront concierge service gives the stay purpose. It connects the hotel to Istanbul rather than sealing it off from the city.
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#4 — Capella Bangkok
Bangkok ·
Capella Bangkok earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list through a rare Bangkok balance: riverside calm, exacting service and real culinary substance. On the banks of the Chao Phraya, arriving by river sets the tone, while breakfast facing the water and sunset over the river extend that sense of pause. Andre Fu’s interiors favour contemporary restraint, conceived as a vertical sanctuary in the heart of the city. At the table, Côte by Mauro Colagreco, led by Chef Garavaglia, holds 1 MICHELIN Star. The guide highlights Mediterranean red prawns, herbs, edible flowers and locally sourced fruit. The hotel also appears in World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 and carries the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star label. After Yaowarat, King Power MahaNakhon or Wat Khaek, that return to calm explains why it sits at this level of the ranking.
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#5 — Mfuwe Lodge, the Bushcamp Company
South Luangwa National Park ·
Ranked #5 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Mfuwe Lodge earns its place through a rare sense of immersion in South Luangwa National Park. Its signature scene is well known: elephants regularly pass through the lodge on their seasonal route. That single detail explains the relationship with the bush. The experience starts at first light with photographic game drives, then continues with guided walking safaris, a format closely tied to South Luangwa. The rhythm stays well judged through bush sundowners and naturalist readings after safari. The lodge also has a clear footing in the Mfuwe area, with Wafwa Oxbow, Kakumbi and the Norman Carr Monument nearby. In a ranking built on experience, this 5-star lodge stands out less for display than for its continuity between wildlife observation, landscape and animal presence.
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#6 — Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection
Imerovigli ·
Ranked 6th in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a sharply defined take on Santorini. In Imerovigli, it opts for the quieter side of the caldera, away from Fira’s busier pace. From the hotel, the Imerovigli viewpoint, Skaros Rock and the Holy Church of Panagia Theoskepasti shape the stay straight away. Its place here also rests on rituals that are carefully handled. A private breakfast facing the caldera, a sunset aperitif served in-suite, a smooth late-night arrival, and an unhurried morning rhythm. Dining strengthens the case. Varoulko Santorini is led by Lefteris Lazarou, 1 Michelin star. 363 Bar bears the signature of Thanos Prunarus. The bespoke romantic concierge service refines the experience without overplaying it. Here, the landscape sets the tempo, from first coffee to evening light over the Aegean.
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#7 — Raffles Istanbul
Istanbul ·
Raffles Istanbul earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list through a sharply judged take on urban luxury in Istanbul. Opened in 2014 at Zorlu Center, the hotel bears Emre Arolat's signature and embraces a contemporary language without pastiche. Its 185 keys, including 136 rooms and 49 suites, feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony. In a dense metropolis, that detail materially changes the stay. The Raffles Spa spans 3,000 sq m, with 7 treatment suites, 3 hammams and an indoor pool. For dining and drinks, the hotel brings together 9 venues, from Writers Bar to İsokyo, alongside Lounge 6 and Long Bar. The art and architecture trail, Bosphorus breakfast in-suite and hammam ritual give the experience shape. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star underlines that level of execution.
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#8 — Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection
Pérez Zeledón ·
Its #8 place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list rests on a tightly composed experience, grounded in Pérez Zeledón. Opened in November 2021, Hacienda AltaGracia extends the story of a former family retreat and coffee estate. Here, the concierge team shapes bespoke days, from dawn on tropical trails to immersion in Costa Rican plantations. Afterwards, the rhythm shifts to the pool, then to a quieter wellness day set apart. Dining also carries weight: Grano, led by Arno Janse van Rensburg and Liezl Odendaal, alongside Cienfuegos, Picoteo, Las Brisas and Mercado. The setting stays specific, never detached from place: Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Mirador Sunrise, Iglesia de Arcoiris, Iglesia de Santa Marta, Iglesia de Los Vegas and Iglesia de San Pedrito map its immediate rural surroundings.
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#9 — Kilindi Zanzibar
Zanzibar ·
Ranked in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Kilindi Zanzibar earns its place through a finely judged take on the beach stay in Zanzibar. On the island's northern coast, near Kendwa Beach and Royal Beach, the hotel favours space, quiet and privacy. Its architectural approach draws on local traditions, with private bungalows set within dense greenery rather than arranged in a single block. That layout changes the feel of the stay. Breakfast is served in a private pavilion, sunset aperitifs unfold on the beach, and dinner can be arranged facing the ocean. The in-bungalow wellness ritual extends that same sense of retreat. Within minutes, Kendwa Beach Gallery, the Catholic Church Nungwi All Saints Parish and the Tazari chameleon reserve also give the address a precise local footing.
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#10 — The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Agra ·
Ranked #10 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra earns its place through one clear fact: the Taj Mahal shapes the entire stay. In Agra, the hotel places the monument at the centre of the experience, from waking up to Taj views to a romantic dinner overlooking it. The escorted access to the Taj Mahal also matters. It changes the pace of a visit that can otherwise feel demanding. Back at the hotel, the day slows between a wellness pause, the outdoor pool and the sauna. That sequence, easy to grasp and well judged, sets the address apart in a city visited first for a masterpiece. The Kalakriti cultural and convention centre, Anguri Bagh and the I LOVE AGRA photo point round out the immediate setting. This 5-star hotel brings together location, calm and a carefully framed monument-led stay without diluting the experience.
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#11 — Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Bangkok ·
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 ranking through a rare mix of heritage, precision and gastronomic weight. Opened in 1963, the hotel holds a clear position on the Chao Phraya, with an arrival by river that sets the tone. Its 331 keys, including 60 suites, maintain an uncommon sense of ease at this scale. Le Normandie, led by Arnaud Dunand-Sauthier, holds 2 MICHELIN stars and places the hotel firmly among Bangkok’s serious dining addresses. The Oriental Spa adds a proper recovery ritual after the city, drawing on traditional Thai healing, Traditional Chinese Medicine and contemporary therapeutic techniques. The MICHELIN Guide Three Keys 2025 distinction, the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star label and its place in World's 50 Best Hotels confirm a house that remains exacting down to the last detail.
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#12 — Joali Maldives
Raa Atoll ·
Joali Maldives earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list for a rare proposition in Raa Atoll. The experience is rooted on a private island, shaped by an island art trail and an immersive Maldivian cultural programme in-villa. That artistic thread gives the stay real texture without disturbing the resort’s relaxed rhythm. Days unfold through clearly defined moments: breakfast on a private beach, a wellness ritual facing the lagoon, then dinner with your feet in the sand. The address also suits travellers who want more than stillness. Muravandhoo Madigaa draws divers, while Haiykodi Madigaa is sought out for manta snorkelling. Rataa, Thundi and Boduhaiykodi deepen that local sense of place. Recognised by Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, Joali Maldives brings together polished hospitality, a legible island setting and signature experiences, which explains its position at No. 12 in this ranking.
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#13 — Shangri-La Boracay
Boracay ·
Listed in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 rankings, Shangri-La Boracay earns its place through a carefully composed sense of setting. In Boracay, the resort unfolds around a private beach, preserved nature and sharply handled seaside service. The project was led by Edward Kuok. WATG designed the architecture, with James Freeman directing the scheme, and the layout was planned to respect the landscape. That coherence plays out across the stay: sunrise on the sand, swimming supported by the beach concierge, and a sunset ritual at the lookout. CHI, The Spa extends the same quieter mood, with an outdoor pool and sauna. The address suits both couples and families without losing its sense of calm. It sits close to Hagdan Beach, Diniwid Beach and West Cove Ruins, with arrival in Boracay designed to feel seamless.
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#14 — Primland Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection
Meadows of Dan ·
Primland Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection, earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list through a rare consistency of outdoor living. In Meadows of Dan, at 2000 Busted Rock Rd, the estate faces the mountains and shapes each stay around the pace of the landscape. Its story matters. Didier Primat acquired the property in 1977 as a family retreat devoted to life outdoors. In the early 2000s, the estate expanded without losing that sense of a lasting refuge. The concierge maps out wide-open itineraries, from sunrise on the trails to a panoramic mountain picnic. Later, a terroir-led dinner with a view extends that reading of place, before an afternoon by the fire or time at The Spa at Primland Resort and its indoor pool. Nearby, the Old Appalachian Trail, Talbott reservoir and Bell Spur root the resort in a precise, rural Virginia setting.
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#15 — La Casa de la Playa
Playa del Carmen ·
Ranked #15 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, La Casa de la Playa offers a sharply defined take on the beach stay in Playa del Carmen. Opened in 2021 and designed by David Quintana, it keeps the experience focused through 63 ocean-facing suites. That scale alters the rhythm. The all-day concierge without fixed hours, the family beach-return service and the in-suite tropical pause bring texture to daily life. The dawn ritual facing the sea and the private beach-and-light evening create clearly named moments. On the dining side, Xaak brings together Roberto Solís, Paco Méndez, Jonatán Gómez Luna and Alejandro Ruíz. Tuch de Luna Restaurant is led by Martha Ortiz. Estero carries the signature of Virgilio Martínez. The local setting remains legible through Xcaret Eco Park, Xenses Park and Playa Xcaret Arte. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star distinction confirms that level of execution.
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#16 — EQ Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur ·
EQ Kuala Lumpur earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list for one clear reason: it handles urban reinvention with unusual clarity. Opened in 2019, the hotel reclaims the site of the former Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur within Equatorial Plaza, a 52-storey mixed-use tower. This 5-star address places guests in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, within easy reach of the Petronas Towers, Aquaria KLCC, Menara Kuala Lumpur, REXKL and Merdeka 118. The stay feels especially well judged thanks to flexible city-centre arrival, 24-hour express concierge service and an urban stopover designed for the hours between flights. An in-room evening ritual shifts the pace down further. For wellness, the outdoor pool, sauna, hammam and focused treatments extend that contemporary take on city hospitality.
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#17 — Nay Palad Hideaway
Siargao Island ·
Listed in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 awards, Nay Palad Hideaway makes a persuasive case for island luxury built around time on the guest’s terms. Here, arrival comes without a fixed schedule, and the stay follows Siargao’s own cadence, from an unhurried breakfast to a tropical sunset ritual. The hotel also opens up the island through 24-hour concierge support and tailor-made nature days, shaped by the sea, the light, or simply the mood of the moment. That interpretation of service matters as much as the setting itself. From the property, Malinao Beach and Malinao Paradise extend the sense of escape, while FIREFLY WATCHING - DONDON BUNGA and Siargao Firefly watching offer a clearly defined outing after dark. Add Lobaylobay Beach & Wave Spot and Dapa Parish church nearby, and the experience feels grounded in a lived geography rather than a sealed-off beach retreat.
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#18 — The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
Cabo San Lucas ·
Listed in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 ranking, The Cape earns its place through a sharp reading of Cabo San Lucas. Opened in 2015, it marked Thompson's arrival in Mexico. Its architecture engages with the terrain, the light and the Pacific, without resorting to pasted-on theatrics. The hotel faces Playa Monumentos and frames El Arco de Cabo San Lucas in its sightlines. Sunrise over the ocean, then sunset drinks on the terrace, set the tone here. For dining, the Michelin Guide lists Manta for Mexican cuisine, and Mezcal for Mexican and Colombian cooking. The spa, outdoor pool and sauna extend that coastal exhale. Add attentive concierge support across the beach and Pacific coast, and you have a property that feels coherent, precise and fully rooted in Los Cabos.
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#19 — The Mulia
Bali ·
The Mulia earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list for one clear reason: its beachfront experience stays seamless from first light to dusk. Sunrise over the ocean sets the pace. The day then moves easily between a private cabana in the gardens or on the beach, with uninterrupted support from the beach concierge. Breakfast in the tropical gardens gives the stay a calmer, distinctly Balinese rhythm. At sunset, the ocean ritual is a reminder of why this stretch of coastline remains one of Bali’s most sought-after settings. The address also benefits from a precise setting, between Geger Beach, Teluk Pantai Geger and Pantai Mengiat. Pura Geger Dalem Pemutih, Pura Geger Beach and Museum Pasifika Bali complete the immediate surroundings. In this ranking, The Mulia stands out for that rare continuity between landscape, service and the way time is lived.
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#20 — Baoase Luxury Resort Curaçao
Willemstad ·
Baoase Luxury Resort Curaçao earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a rare balance in Willemstad: privacy, measured pace and highly personalised service. The experience here does not rely on rhetoric. It shows in a tailored tropical arrival, breakfast with your feet in the sand, a private beachfront dinner and an evening ritual in the suite. That level of execution matters in a reader-voted ranking. The address also suits travellers who want to explore without heavy logistics. Sea Trek Curacao Underwater Walking Tour, Landhuis Chobolobo, the Curaçao Aquarium, Old Market and the Willemstad synagogue are all within reach from the resort. Baoase therefore holds a coherent place in this ranking: a 5-star Willemstad retreat built around a made-to-measure stay, with a bespoke de-concierged day rather than showy luxury.
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#21 — Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Dubai ·
Ranked in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort earns its place through a rare proposition on Palm Jumeirah. The resort brings together 293 accommodations, including 165 rooms, plus beach villas, pool villas and over-water villas. At this scale, the experience can easily blur; here, operations stay clear. An on-site concierge, valet parking, 24-hour room service and complimentary airport transfers keep the stay running smoothly. The Anantara Spa adds real depth, with 13 treatment rooms, a hammam, a sauna and the Desert Escape Massage. The daily rhythm is equally well defined, from breakfast over the lagoon to a private Palm beach day and dinner by the sea. From the hotel, The View Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Madinat Jumeirah, Aquaventure and Vista Mare are all easy to reach.
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#22 — The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Shanghai ·
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list through the precision of its urban setting. The hotel sits in Xintiandi, one of Shanghai’s liveliest districts, with immediate access to the city’s many contrasts. From here, guests can reach the Shanghai Museum, Tianzifang, Yuyuan Old Street and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street without wasting time in transit. Location matters, but the experience matters more. The hotel builds that experience around The Langham’s signature afternoon tea, a private walk through Xintiandi and a tailored Shanghai itinerary. It also offers a jet lag recovery ritual followed by an evening turndown ritual, two practical touches in a fast-moving metropolis. Add consistently polished service, recognised by Travel + Leisure World's Best, and the #22 ranking makes sense. For a city stay, this is a persuasive mix of neighbourhood, rhythm and precision.
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#23 — The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Bali ·
Ranked #23 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali earns its place through a rare balance for Bali. Opened in 2007, it brings together 313 suites and villas, all starting at 100 sq m. That sense of space alters the stay from the moment you arrive. The table to book is Bejana, led by chef Made Karyasa. Guests come for Indonesian cooking, the Balinese Buffet Night and classes in the Culinary Cave. The spa follows the same logic. The Ritz-Carlton Spa has 14 treatment rooms, including 4 spa villas, centred on Balinese-inspired rituals. The setting matters just as much. Sunrise over the ocean, walks through the gardens, a private dinner with your feet in the sand, then sunset from the waterfront. Pura Geger Beach and Geger Beach are both close at hand.
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#24 — Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort
Ho Chi Minh City ·
Ranked in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort earns its place through a coastal brief that is clear and well delivered. Opened in 2019, it was the first Meliá Hotels and Resorts address in southern Vietnam. The design pairs contemporary lines with Vietnamese touches, without leaning on heavy-handed pastiche. YHI Spa gives the stay real depth, with 20 treatment rooms, a hammam and a sauna. On site, the rhythm is easy to settle into: sunrise on the beach, Ho Tram’s nautical concierge, then sunset by the sea. That ease matters as much for families as it does for couples. The resort also sits close to concrete local markers around Ho Tram, including Hamptons Pier, Wonder Museum Ho Tram and Hồ tràm Xuyên Mộc. Daily return transfers to Tan Son Nhat International Airport further support that frictionless resort logic.
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#25 — Taj Mahal, New Delhi
New Delhi ·
Taj Mahal, New Delhi earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a sharply defined take on the capital. The hotel sits in the heart of New Delhi, close to India Gate, Purana Qila, Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia and the India Habitat Centre. The Grill Room offers a sought-after rooftop perspective over the district’s gardens and rooftops. The Spa provides a quieter counterpoint, with a hammam, sauna and outdoor pool. In practical terms, the hotel gets the essentials right: flexible 24-hour check-in, a frictionless business stay, an in-room evening ritual and a tailored New Delhi itinerary. That balance of urban efficiency and on-site respite explains its place in this 2025 ranking.
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#26 — Rosewood Bangkok
Bangkok ·
Rosewood Bangkok earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list through a rare Bangkok balance. Opened in 2019, this 175-room hotel brings together urban pace, exacting service and serious dining depth. Here, the table matters as much as the room. Samrub Samrub Thai, led by Prin Polsuk, holds 1 Michelin star. Elements, under Gerard Villaret Horcajo, holds another 1 Michelin star. After dinner, those in the know head to Lennon’s, known for its 6,000 vinyl records. Wellness follows the same disciplined standard. Sense, A Rosewood Spa offers 5 treatment rooms, a Fitness Studio and an indoor-outdoor pool. The address also stands out for its flexibility: 24-hour flexible arrival, tailored Bangkok concierge service and a frictionless business stopover. A few minutes from Bangkok Art & Culture Centre and Jim Thompson House Museum, it engages with Bangkok directly.
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#27 — Regent Beijing
Beijing ·
Ranked #27 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, Regent Beijing earns its place through a sharply judged reading of the city. Opened in 2007 on Jinbao Street in Dongcheng District, it sits between imperial Beijing and the contemporary centre. Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the Forbidden City and Meridian Gate are all within easy reach. That setting gives weight to its signature experiences, from the private Imperial City itinerary to the 48-hour Grand Beijing concierge service. In-house, the design-and-Chinese-traditions journey adds texture without leaning on pastiche. The Spa Sanctuary brings 10 treatment rooms and an indoor pool, both welcome after long urban crossings. The Peking Express arrival ritual and the frictionless family service complete an arrival and stay calibrated for the capital.
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#28 — Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Bali ·
Listed in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 ranking, this Four Seasons, opened in 1991, earns its place through a sharp understanding of Jimbaran. Grounds Kent Arsitek Indonesia designed a Balinese villa-led layout, avoiding the feel of a standard hotel block. The scale matters: 156 accommodations, including 147 villas and 9 residence villas. Dining is shaped by five venues, from Sundara overlooking the bay to Jala, where local dishes are cooked to order. The clearest signature is The Healing Village Spa. It spans more than 2,000 m² across two levels, with 10 treatment suites, a pool, fitness area and sauna. Three rituals set the tone: Celestial Light Ritual, Baru Detox and The Longevity Garden. Add Jimbaran Beach on the doorstep and Garuda Wisnu Kencana nearby, and the resort connects landscape, Balinese culture and Four Seasons service, with the added weight of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star label.
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#29 — The Norumbega
Camden ·
Ranked in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, The Norumbega earns its place through a finely judged take on Camden: intimate, flexible and rooted in the coast. Here, the experience is built on named touches rather than theatre. The bespoke coastal itinerary gives each day real structure. The hike-ready breakfast suits guests setting out early for Camden Overlook or Mt. Battie Tower. Flexible arrival times and a post-coast turndown with a blanket show service designed around how people actually travel. That matters in a town where Megunticook Falls, Schooner Appledore II and the Camden Opera House fit easily into the same stay. The Camden family escape also broadens the hotel’s appeal beyond a couples’ retreat. In Camden, The Norumbega works as a precise base for experiencing the Maine coast without friction.
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#30 — Quisisana Resort
Center Lovell ·
Quisisana Resort earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list for a rare proposition: luxury shaped by the right pace. In Center Lovell, the stay is built around the lake and quiet, rather than showy staging. The flexible arrival sets the tone from the first hours. Then come a calm morning by the water, a concierge-led outdoor itinerary, golden hour on the shoreline, and an evening digital switch-off ritual. That consistency matters. It roots the stay in a precise use of place. The resort speaks equally well to couples and families, with a clear reading of the summer season. From the hotel, guests can also reach Harvest Gold Gallery, Lovell Town House, Lovell Box Co Gallery, Lovell United Church of Christ, and Kezar Lake Marina. That direct link between nature, attentive service, and local grounding explains its place in this ranking.
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#31 — Villa Mara Carmel
Carmel-by-the-Sea ·
Villa Mara Carmel earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list through its intimate scale and precise footing in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Its aesthetic draws on Italian culture without losing the cadence of the California coast. From Bay View Avenue, Carmel Beach, Carmel River State Beach, Mission San Carlos Borromeo and the Sunset Center are all reached within minutes. The stay is shaped as a tailored sequence: a bespoke Carmel arrival, a Californian morning in-room, a coast-and-village itinerary, and Italian-style evening turndown. The defining culinary marker is Aubergine, awarded 2 MICHELIN stars, still a rare distinction at this scale for the destination. For a trip for two, few addresses connect privacy, village life, shoreline access and serious dining with such clarity.
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#32 — The St. Regis Istanbul
Istanbul ·
Ranked in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, The St. Regis Istanbul earns its place through a distinctly urban take on Istanbul luxury. Opened in 2015, the hotel was designed by Emre Arolat, who reworks the city’s Art Deco language with clarity and restraint. Dining shapes the stay. On the ground floor, Brasserie St. Regis sets the pace from morning onwards. Higher up, Spago bears Wolfgang Puck’s signature, with a terrace and panoramic views across the city. The Michelin Guide links three mentions to the hotel. For downtime, Iridium Spa spans 114 sq m, with an indoor pool, hammam and sauna. The location also matters, close to Taksim Square, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre in Harbiye. House signatures, from the Bosphorus arrival ritual to Turkish turn-down service, keep the experience rooted in Istanbul.
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#33 — Triple Creek Ranch
Darby ·
Triple Creek Ranch earns its place in this 2025 ranking through a precise reading of wilderness luxury in Darby, at 5551 W Fork Rd. Here, the stay is built around tangible moments: dawn on the trails, a tailored outdoor itinerary, then a post-hike return for two. The 24-hour concierge keeps that rhythm seamless, with the kind of discreet continuity that matters in a secluded setting. On the dining side, the Michelin Guide documents meals in the main lodge, alongside a dedicated offering, the Chef’s Table. The Mountain Wellness Spa, outdoor pool and sauna extend the same restorative logic, always oriented towards calm and landscape. Its Relais & Châteaux affiliation also clarifies its standing: hospitality shaped by pace, silence and nature, rather than display.
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#34 — Montage Kapalua Bay
Maui ·
Ranked #34 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Montage Kapalua Bay earns its place through a precise understanding of Maui. On the island’s north-west coast, the hotel begins with an oceanfront suite arrival, then shapes the stay around cabanas, pools and a dawn wellness ritual. Its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status underlines a consistency of service that remains uncommon in large beach resorts. The property also works for families without weakening the couples’ escape, thanks to a shoreline programme designed for both rhythms. Location matters here: Kapalua Beach and the Kapalua Coastal Trail are close at hand, as are Napili Bay and the Kapalua Tidepools. That immediate access to Kapalua’s active coastline gives real substance to the ranking. Here, the Pacific is not a backdrop; it genuinely sets the pace of the day.
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#35 — Solio Lodge
Laikipia ·
Solio Lodge earns its place in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 for a safari experience shaped with unusual precision around the Solio Game Reserve in Laikipia. Established in 1970 by Courtland Parfet, the reserve became the world’s first private sanctuary dedicated to rhinos. That context matters. Here, the stay follows the land itself, with a dawn safari on Solio, a dedicated wildlife-viewing morning and a bush sundowner. The tailored pace avoids a fixed programme and allows for a more attentive reading of the landscape. Back at the lodge, the post-safari pause, infinity pool and sauna extend the immersion without breaking it. The setting remains pleasingly removed, close to Laburra Twin Dam, Kingson Nature Park & Retreat Centre and Wachira farm. For a ranking built on lived experience, that consistency justifies its place.
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#36 — The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
Jaipur ·
Ranked #36 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur earns its place through a carefully composed experience. Opened in 1998, the hotel unfolds across 32 acres, with architecture drawing on Rajasthan’s historic forts, around 20 minutes from Jaipur’s old city. That setting changes the stay: you remain in Jaipur without absorbing its full pace. The Rajvilas ritual arrival sets the mood, then breakfast in the gardens establishes that rare sense of space. The private Pink City itinerary and the wellness pause after sightseeing show a well-judged reading of the destination. By evening, an intimate dinner beneath the trees extends that sense of remove. That is why it belongs in this ranking: a 5-star hotel where setting, rhythm and service align with unusual coherence.
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#37 — Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Maui ·
Ranked #37 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui earns its place through a clear, coherent resort proposition. Opened in December 1991, from a concept first developed in 1986, it reflects the vision of Jose Luis Ezquerra with Francis Oda. Their architecture pursues cultural coherence rooted in Hawaii, without resorting to pasted-on clichés. In Wailea, at 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, the hotel keeps Wailea Beach, Emerald Golf Course and Wailea Blue Golf Course within the natural flow of a stay. Fairmont Spa adds 13 treatment rooms, a sauna and the Kea Lani Signature Massage. On site, the concierge shapes days around a seafaring escape from the resort, a sunset ritual on the water and an easy resort pause between swims. That precision of experience explains its position in this ranking.
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#38 — Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection
Punta Maroma · Quintana Roo
Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, earns 38th place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list for one clear reason: the experience is coherent from start to finish. Opened in 2022 in Punta Maroma, it was the first hotel within the Kanai development. New York studio Meyer Davis designed it with a contemporary language intended to engage directly with the Caribbean shoreline. Here, everything follows the cadence of the coast: sunrise on the beach, breakfast facing the Caribbean, bespoke beach concierge service, then sunset along the shore. The Spa & wellness centre extends that same approach with a hammam, sauna and infinity pool. From Playa del Carmen, the airport shuttle reaches the hotel in 22 minutes. That level of execution, rather than scenery alone, explains its place in this ranking.
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#39 — Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Playa del Carmen ·
Hotel Xcaret Mexico earns its place in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 for a rare balance in Playa del Carmen. Opened in 2017, this 900-room resort leads with the experience rather than the room alone. The clearest marker is the dining. HA' holds 1 MICHELIN Star under Carlos Gaytán. Le Chique also holds 1 MICHELIN Star with Jonatán Gómez Luna. Few leisure resorts bring together two starred restaurants within the same property. HA’s mushroom beignet, served with cauliflower, truffle and mint, sets the tone precisely. Around that, the hotel shapes a tightly composed stay: nature-and-water trails, a Caribbean morning ritual, a Mexican gastronomic immersion, then time at Casa Agua. Minutes from Xcaret Eco Park, The Great Tlachco and Delphinus Riviera Maya, it operates as a destination in its own right.
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#40 — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Shanghai ·
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list for a rare Pudong balance: generous scale, framed skyline views and exacting delivery. The hotel has 362 keys, including 44 suites, with rooms starting at 50 sq m, a notable advantage in Shanghai. Its position on the Huangpu also matters: the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower are all within easy reach. At the table, Yong Yi Ting, led by Fu Yueliang, holds 1 MICHELIN Star in the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai 2025 for the 9th consecutive year. Fifty 8° Grill adds a contemporary French counterpoint. The spa strengthens the stay with a jet lag recovery ritual, plus a hammam, sauna, indoor pool and fitness facilities open 24 hours. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star label confirms that consistency, from breakfast overlooking the Huangpu to skyline evenings in a suite.
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#41 — The Middle House
Shanghai ·
The Middle House earns its place in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 by reading Shanghai with precision, never through pasted-on clichés. The hotel grounds a stay in a lively district, within reach of the Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and Jing'an Temple. Its strength lies in the lived experience, carefully shaped for a city that moves fast. Flexible arrival in Shanghai, a tea ritual with a view and a restorative late-night stopover answer the real tempo of travel. The tailored neighbourhood concierge sharpens that approach further, with an in-suite reading of the city rather than a standard itinerary. That mix of contemporary calm, exacting service and urban footing explains the ranking. Few hotels translate Shanghai with such ease, between the Jade Buddha Temple, the Shanghai Natural History Museum and the memory held at 大韩民国临时政府旧址.
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#42 — Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Las Vegas ·
Ranked #42 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas holds a rare position on the Strip. Opened in 2009, it was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with a clear contemporary line. Its defining trait is tangible: an arrival without a casino, in a non-gaming, non-smoking setting. Here, the pace shifts from the moment you enter the lobby. Peacock Alley extends that pause with afternoon tea, house-made scones and views over the Las Vegas Strip. The Waldorf Astoria Spa adds 2,508 sq m devoted to calm, with seven treatment rooms and a hammam. The location remains central, within easy reach of the Fountains of Bellagio, Paris Las Vegas and Arte Museum Las Vegas. For a ranking built on lived experience, that mix of quiet, position and service explains its place.
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#43 — Villa Mara
Carmel-by-the-Sea ·
Villa Mara earns its place in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 for a simple reason: it lets you experience Carmel with precision, never with unnecessary theatre. At 2408 Bay View Ave, the hotel gives easy access to Carmel Beach, Carmel River State Beach and Mission San Carlos Borromeo. Its architecture, recognised as Italian cultural heritage, lends the property a distinct frame within this coastal town. The stay is defined by well-judged details: a flexible arrival in Carmel, morning coffee and pastries in the lounge, concierge-planned seaside itineraries, and turndown after the beach. The local context matters too. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Clinton Walker House and the Sunset Center extend the experience within minutes. For dining, Aubergine, led by Justin Cogley, holds 2 Michelin stars and places the hotel within a serious culinary landscape.
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#44 — The Jefferson, Washington DC
Washington D.C. ·
Ranked #44 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, The Jefferson, Washington DC earns its place through clear, named markers. Its address, 1200 16th St NW, puts the hotel within minutes of the White House and the Washington Monument. Atout France lists it as a Palace, a rare distinction in Washington and a distinctly French reading of grand-hotel standards. The dining room matters here, too. Plume, within the hotel, holds 1 Michelin star under executive chef Ralf Schlegel. The in-house experience stays closely tied to the city. Arrival unfolds in a historic drawing room, the library comes with a cultural concierge, monument itineraries are tailored, and turndown takes a Capital turn. For museum-led stays, easy access to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Museum strengthens the case for this ranking.
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#45 — Taj Lands End, Mumbai
Mumbai ·
Taj Lands End, Mumbai earns its place in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 for one clear reason: it reads Mumbai through its shoreline. The hotel faces the Arabian Sea in Bandra, with Band Stand minutes away and the Sea Link view point directly ahead. That setting shapes the stay. You move from breakfast overlooking the water to sunset drinks without losing the city’s pulse. The hotel adds well-judged signature touches: a private iconic Mumbai tour, an in-suite recovery ritual, and a seamless late-night arrival. Nearby, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, St. Michael's Church in Mahim, Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir and Yashwant Natya Mandir place the hotel in a Mumbai that is lived, not simply observed. That mix of sea view, neighbourhood texture and operational ease explains why it belongs here.
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#46 — Rosewood Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh ·
Ranked #46 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Rosewood Phnom Penh earns its place through a rare reading of the capital. Opened in 2018, the hotel occupies the top fourteen floors of Vattanac Capital Tower One, in the heart of the Central Business District. That elevated setting shapes the stay: a flexible high-rise arrival, a personalised bedtime ritual and a tailored cultural itinerary all land with real purpose here. The address suits both business travellers and city breaks for two, with an express morning programme designed for tight departures. Two pools and a sauna give the experience further structure, without unnecessary theatre. Close by, Wat Phnom, the SOSORO museum, the Institut français du Cambodge, Wat Ounalom and the National Museum keep the hotel rooted in Phnom Penh rather than suspended above it. That direct connection to the city explains its place in this ranking.
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#47 — The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection
Johns Island ·
Ranked #47 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, The Dunlin offers a grounded take on Johns Island rather than interchangeable luxury. Opened in 2024 within Kiawah River, the hotel follows a cottage-led architectural vision by Robert Glazier. That approach shapes 72 rooms and suites, alongside 19 villas, with a residential scale rarely found on this stretch of coast. The stay is also defined by clearly named experiences: Dawn on the Marsh, Curated Beach Day, Evening Salon, and Tailored Johns Island. On the dining side, Linnette’s, led by chef Michael DeCicco, gives the property the feel of a lived-in house rather than a standard resort. Aster Spa partners with Biologique Recherche for a precise treatment programme. Oak Point Golf Course and Boardwalk 5 on Kiawah Island are also close at hand, reinforcing the hotel’s local footing.
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#48 — Nayara Tented Camp
Arenal Volcano National Park ·
Ranked #48 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Nayara Tented Camp earns its place through a precise take on luxury in the rainforest. Here, the stay begins with waking up to Arenal Volcano, then continues over breakfast on a terrace open to the canopy. The immersion remains seamless, with no break in comfort, thanks to luxurious tents designed for outdoor living without giving up the framework of a 5★ hotel. The address also suits active travellers. The Arenal adventure concierge makes outings to Horseback Riding In Arenal By Don Tobias Horses, Club Rio and Go Adventure Arenal Park easy to arrange. After exploring, Paradise Hot Springs, Kalambu Hot Springs and Kalambu extend the Arenal rhythm. That balance of open-air living, framed volcano views and smooth organisation explains its place in this 2025 ranking.
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#49 — Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende ·
Ranked in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende earns its place through a precise connection to the city. The hotel sits in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, close to Calle Aldama, Lavaderos del Chorro and the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel. Its Luna rooftop is central to the stay. The Michelin Guide cites it for tapas and for the widest views in the house. Three venues shape the experience: 1826 Restaurant with its tequila bar, Agua by the pool, and Luna on the roof. For wellness, Sense, A Rosewood Spa extends the city’s rhythm with a sauna and treatments by Evidens de Beauté and Tata Harper. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star distinction reinforces that level of execution, supported by 24-hour concierge service and a private walk through the historic centre.
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#50 — Capella Hanoi
Hanoi ·
Capella Hanoi earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a rare proposition in Hanoi: a hotel conceived as theatre, opened in 2021. Bill Bensley sets the tone across 47 keys, including 43 rooms and 4 suites, each shaped by the world of opera. The address sits steps from the Hanoi Opera House, and that closeness gives the whole stay real coherence. Service leans fully into the idea, from the personalised theatrical arrival to the grand touring turndown ritual. On the dining side, Hibana by Koki holds 1 MICHELIN Star, with chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi at a 14-seat counter. Backstage takes a Vietnamese direction under chef Tran Quang Binh. Auriga Spa rounds it out with an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and 2 treatment rooms. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star underlines the precision of the execution.
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#51 — Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel
Nha Trang ·
Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a sharply defined Nha Trang proposition. It is Gran Meliá’s first address in Vietnam, set on the bay, close to Biển Bãi Tiên and the Đó Theater. Dining is the clearest marker here. The Michelin Guide lists three venues: Hispania, led by Marcos Morán, alongside Shibui and Natura. Hispania also stands as the first Asian outpost of this Michelin-recognised Spanish restaurant. In-house, the experience stays consistent. Sunrise over the sea, beach concierge service and local recommendations, romantic sea-view stays, family days by the shore, then evening turndown after the beach. The wellness and spa, with sauna, hammam and pool, extends the same logic of stay: open horizon, slower tempo, and service that holds its line.
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#52 — Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort
San José del Cabo ·
Ranked #52 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort, earns its place through a finely controlled reading of San José del Cabo’s shoreline. The stay is shaped by clear markers: breakfast facing the ocean, sunset over Baja California, and dinner on a private terrace. The after-sun wellness ritual extends that same logic, balancing recovery with sea light. On the culinary side, Arbol brings a distinct identity, while CARBÓNCABRÓN carries chef Poncho Cadena’s signature. The bespoke concierge service sharpens each day without making the experience feel orchestrated. The setting is also easy to grasp on arrival: close to Playa El Bledito, Playa Cabo Real and Cabo Real Golf Club, with Tepelandia, Mar Del Cabo by Velas Resorts and El Dorado Golf & Beach Club nearby. For travellers seeking calm, privacy and a direct relationship with the coast, this 2025 ranking feels entirely earned.
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#53 — Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Telluride ·
Ranked #53 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, earns its place through a sharply tuned sense of Telluride. At 569 Mountain Village Blvd, it pairs direct slope access with a first-track ski valet and bespoke mountain concierge service. After skiing, the day flows cleanly between the spa, Black Iron Kitchen & Bar and Timber Room. That rhythm matters here: a residential morning at the foot of the mountains, a lively village within easy reach, then a return to calm. Telluride’s centre stays close, with Downtown, Bear Creek Trail, the New Sheridan Hotel, Michael D. Palm Theatre and Ah Haa School For the Arts all within the stay’s orbit. The Michelin Guide includes it in its hotel selection, consulted on 2026-05-20. In this 2025 ranking, that blend of smooth logistics and mountain grounding explains its place.
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#54 — Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
Calistoga ·
Solage earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through a sharply defined sense of Calistoga. The resort sits at 755 Silverado Trail North, in the heart of hot-springs country and vineyard landscapes. Wellness sets the pace, with 1,858.06 sq m devoted to the spa, geothermal pools, a steam room and a sauna. Guests come for mud-and-spring rituals, then for a spa day after time in the vineyards. Solbar provides a concrete culinary marker: the Michelin Guide cites it for its farm-to-table cooking. The stay remains rooted in its setting, from a morning cycling through the vines to sunset tasting. Aubert Wines, Eisele Vineyard and the Sharpsteen Museum are all nearby. That direct link between landscape, thermal water and the rhythm of Napa Valley explains its #54 ranking.
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#55 — Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo
Panama City ·
Ranked #55 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo earns its place through a sharply defined sense of setting in old Panama. It sits in Casco Viejo, within a short walk of Plaza de Francia, the National Theatre and the Interoceanic Canal Museum. The bay shapes the stay, from sunrise to sunset aperitifs. This is not simply a hotel with a view. It offers a clear way into the district itself. Its private Casco Viejo walk and bespoke historical concierge service give the stay real texture. The post-flight wellness ritual also makes sense here: many guests arrive in Panama on long-haul transit. Add the Pacific Lookout, the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mary of Panama City and the Mola Museum close by. The result is a hotel that connects heritage, urban rhythm and the maritime horizon with precision.
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#56 — Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection
Gardiner ·
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection, earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through the unusual coherence of its experience. In Gardiner, around 90 minutes from New York, the estate unfolds across 140 acres of meadows, orchards, gardens and a working farm. That scale shapes the stay. You move from dawn in the meadows to a naturalist-led walk across the property, then a post-hike wellness ritual. Clay gives the hotel real culinary weight, holding 1 Michelin Star for its precise reading of Hudson Valley flavours. For wellness, Thistle, An Auberge Spa uses Biologique Recherche in six treatment rooms, with an indoor saltwater pool. By evening, dinner on the terrace at dusk captures the mood perfectly. Nearby stops at Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery or Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery extend that strong sense of place.
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#57 — W Santiago
Santiago ·
W Santiago appears in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 list at #57, and the reasoning is clear once you are on the ground. The hotel embraces an urban reading of Santiago, more social than heritage-led, with an arrival conceived as a lively lounge rather than a standard front desk. That fits its tailored neighbourhood concierge, which helps structure meetings, evenings out and local bearings. The experience stays coherent into the night, from sunset aperitifs to an in-room nightly reset. For shorter stays, the 24-hour business stopover also answers a real need. Location matters too: the hotel gives easy access to Sky Costanera, Araucano Park, Teatro Nescafé de las Artes, KidZania Santiago, Plaza Patricio Aylwin Azócar and the National Zoo. In this ranking, it stands out for that exact mix: pace, well-judged service and immediate connection to the city.
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#58 — The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore ·
Ranked #58 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore earns its place through a jungle experience shaped with real precision. The resort sits in Ranthambhore, at the edge of the national park, as a camp of 28 tents inspired by royal caravans. Days follow the rhythm of an early-morning safari, breakfast on return, then a split safari day. Between drives, wildlife watching begins from the resort itself, and unhurried time under canvas becomes part of the stay. The setting matters too: this was once the private hunting ground of the maharajas of Jaipur, a history that still informs the spirit of the place. That consistency between landscape, tented design and wildlife immersion explains its place in this 2025 ranking.
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#59 — The St. Regis Bali Resort
Bali ·
Ranked #59 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, The St. Regis Bali Resort earns its place through the tangible scale of the stay. Here, some one-bedroom suites start at 92 sq m. That is rare in Bali. The hotel also delivers clear St. Regis Hotels & Resorts signatures. A Balinese arrival ritual, breakfast by the sea, St. Regis beach service, turndown and tailored concierge planning shape the day. Room service runs 24 hours. Five languages are listed, including English, Japanese and Russian. The resort sits within Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, close to Geger Beach, Pantai Mengiat and Pura Geger Dalem Pemutih. Bali Collection Nusa Dua is 5 minutes by car. Complimentary return airport limousine transfers complete a smooth stay, calibrated for couples as much as families.
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#60 — Hotel Belmar
Monteverde ·
Ranked in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, Hotel Belmar earns its place through a finely judged reading of Monteverde. Here, the 5-star experience never disconnects you from the setting. It frames it. The stay begins at dawn overlooking the cloud forest, then extends onto Belmar's private trails and through guided immersions in local biodiversity. The sunset ritual at altitude also defines the spirit of the place. Tailor-made nature concierge service is the key distinction, shaping each stay around the landscape rather than a standard itinerary. The hotel also works as a coherent base for exploring The Bat Jungle, Reserva Curi Cancha, Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, Frog Pond Ranario and The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde. This ranking therefore recognises attentive hospitality rooted in ecotourism, with real continuity between service, terrain and forest.
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#61 — Palace Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo ·
Ranked #61 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, Palace Hotel Tokyo earns its place through a rare balance in Marunouchi. Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei and Mitsubishi Jisho Design created a building shaped around calm, facing the gardens of the Kōkyo. Across 284 keys, including 18 suites, the city recedes behind that imperial band of greenery. Breakfast overlooking the Imperial Palace sets the tone. Then come hushed lounges and a concierge team able to shape Tokyo to measure. Dining brings two separate Michelin stars. Sushi Kanesaka, by chef Shinji Kanesaka, holds 1 Michelin star. Amber Palace, by chef Eiji Okamura, also holds 1 Michelin star. evian SPA TOKYO adds 5 private treatment rooms, 1 spa suite, heated baths, a marble sauna and a cold plunge. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and the MICHELIN Guide Three Keys 2025 reinforce that standing.
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#62 — Lebua at State Tower
Bangkok ·
Lebua at State Tower earns its place in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 through a rare Bangkok formula: 221 suites only, open since 2003, starting at 66 sq m. That sense of space matters on a longer stay, just as much as for business travel without friction. The decisive draw remains The Dome and its culinary line-up. Chef’s Table, led by Vincent Thierry, holds 2 MICHELIN stars. Mezzaluna, under Ryuki Kawasaki, holds 2 as well. Few Bangkok hotels bring together two double-starred restaurants under one roof. The hotel’s tempo also comes through in its signature moments: sunrise breakfast, sunset aperitif, and a return-from-the-city ritual. From here, Chinatown Bangkok, Wat Phra Sri Maha Mariamman and King Power MahaNakhon are all within easy reach, with the Chao Phraya in sight.
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#63 — Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler
Whistler ·
Ranked #63 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler earns its place through a sharply tuned alpine stay. The mountain ski valet and Whistler adventure concierge remove friction from the start of the day. Afterwards, the fireside return feels like a ritual, never a staged après-ski cliché. On the dining front, SIDECUT Steakhouse, led by chef Shiv Kappal, anchors the experience with its A5 Olive-Fed Wagyu. Braidwood Tavern adds a more relaxed counterpoint. Scale matters here too: 273 keys, including 178 rooms and 95 suites, a rare footprint in Whistler that preserves a sense of space. The resort speaks equally well to families, with a tailored alpine stay, and to couples on a romantic escape. You are in Whistler, close to Whistler Blackcomb, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, the Audain Art Museum, the Olympic Rings and Whistler Village Centre.
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#64 — Anantara Quy Nhon Villas
Quy Nhon ·
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas earns its place in Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 for one clear reason: the experience is anchored in Quy Nhon's bay. Each defining moment is tied to this exact setting. Breakfast is served in-villa facing the ocean. Sunset unfolds over the bay through a ritual designed as a daily appointment. The hotel also encourages guests beyond the resort, with a private exploration of Quy Nhon rather than a purely beach-led stay. A private dinner on the villa terrace extends that sense of intimacy. The wellness ritual inspired by Vietnam brings a local lens, without staged folklore. Then there is the private beach, which sets the pace of the stay, with Bãi Xép - Quy Nhơn among the nearby markers. For a ranking built on lived experience, that consistency between villas, sea and local culture matters.
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#65 — Wentworth Mansion
Charleston · South Carolina
Ranked #65 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, Wentworth Mansion earns its place with a rare Charleston proposition: just 21 keys within a house opened in 1886. That scale shapes the stay. Rooms and suites, from 41.81 sq m to 92.9 sq m, vary in layout and architectural detail. The mood remains that of a private residence, not a standard large hotel. Service follows the same cadence, from an arrival paced to the house to the historical introduction in the drawing room. A tailored Charleston itinerary and the evening house ritual extend that intimate reading of the city. For dining, Circa 1886 Restaurant & Bar sits in the former carriage house, where Marc Collins leads the Chef’s Tasting Menu. The Woodhouse Spa at Wentworth adds stone massage, hydra facial and Swedish Body Balance. Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston Music Hall and The Charleston Museum are all easy to reach from the hotel.
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#66 — andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Lodges
Phinda Private Game Reserve ·
Ranked #66 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Lodges earns its place through the substance of the experience rather than display. Everything begins with Phinda Private Game Reserve, established in 1991 as KwaZulu-Natal's first private reserve. That history matters. It grounds a long-term programme of land restoration and the reintroduction of large mammals. The stay is shaped by twice-daily game drives, interpretive bush walks and a close reading of Phinda's landscapes. The Phinda conservation immersion adds real depth to the journey. The local cultural encounter also keeps the safari from becoming a simple wildlife spectacle. This is for travellers who want a field-based lodge experience, defined by nature, observation and a strong sense of place. Emdonini WakwaNdlovu is one of the nearby reference points.
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#67 — The Leela Palace New Delhi
New Delhi ·
Ranked #67 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, The Leela Palace New Delhi earns its place through unusually precise execution at this scale. The hotel has 254 keys, including 225 rooms and 29 suites, with layouts ranging from 50.8 m² to 102.2 m². In New Delhi, that sense of space changes the tempo of both a city break and a business stay. The palace-style arrival ritual sets the tone, then the concierge shapes cultural routes to the National Rail Museum, Safdar Jung or Hauz Khas Complex. The temperature-controlled rooftop pool is as useful for the climate as it is for jet lag. The Spa adds European and Ayurvedic-inspired therapies, alongside a sauna and fitness room. For dining, Jamavar, Megu, The Qube and The Library Bar cover the full spectrum, from Dum Biryani to Black Cod Miso. This ranking recognises a stay that runs with real fluency.
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#68 — Rancho Santana
Rivas ·
Rancho Santana earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, at #68, for an experience shaped by its setting rather than display. In Rivas, the hotel faces the Pacific and builds the stay around simple pleasures, executed with real precision. Sunrise on the coastal trail, a sea swim timed to the tide, then a seamless post-beach return: the rhythm feels carefully considered. The bespoke adventure concierge also gives the stay substance, whether travelling solo, with family or with friends. In terms of location, Playa Santana, Playa Rosada and Playa Popoyo form a much-coveted trio of beaches, with La Bocana Surf Spot nearby for surfers. La Capilla, Rancho Santana, adds a clear internal landmark within the estate. This ranking therefore recognises not just scenery, but a coherent hospitality model rooted in the Rivas coastline.
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#69 — Capella Shanghai
Shanghai ·
Capella Shanghai earns its #69 place in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 on a rare Shanghai strength: full urban momentum, then a deeply controlled return to calm. The hotel rests on a contemporary architectural language by Albert Kwan, conceived to create breathing space in the heart of the city. At the table, Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire provides a clear point of substance. Chef Romain Chapel holds 1 MICHELIN Star there, awarded in 2019, just over a year after opening. That level of specificity matters. So does the service, with flexible Capella arrival, 24-hour concierge support and tailor-made Shanghai itineraries. For context, Wukang Mansion, Tianzifang, St. Ignatius Cathedral, Jing'an Temple, 新天地北里 and the former site of the Korean provisional government all sit within its immediate cultural orbit.
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#70 — The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Udaipur ·
Ranked #70 in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list, The Oberoi Udaivilas earns its place through an experience rooted in Udaipur from the outset. Opened in 2002 across more than 50 acres on the edge of Lake Pichola, it was designed by Bill Bensley. The architecture draws directly on the language of Rajasthani palaces, with a clear reference to Mewar heritage. The boat arrival is not theatre for theatre's sake. It establishes the hotel's relationship with the lake and the city immediately. Breakfast overlooking Lake Pichola, a private twilight walk and Udaipur cultural concierge services give the stay real substance. The Oberoi Udaivilas Spa extends that approach with a wellness ritual inspired by Indian traditions. It also keeps Ambrai Ghat, Bagore Ki Haveli, City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Jag Mandir within easy reach, without losing Udaipur's thread.
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#71 — Giraffe Manor
Nairobi ·
Ranked #71 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, Giraffe Manor earns its place with a proposition that remains rare in Nairobi. Opened in 1932, this house has just 12 keys. They are split between the original manor and the Garden Manor, with 10 rooms and 2 family suites. Here, the stay is defined by specifics. Breakfast with the giraffes, afternoon tea in the manor and gardens, walks on the grounds, then visits to the Giraffe Centre and the Giraffe Centre Nature Trail. Daisy’s restaurant and bar shapes the rhythm of the house. The Retreat adds 2 treatment rooms, a hot tub, hammam, sauna, swimming pool and fitness room. The MICHELIN Guide Three Keys 2025 distinction confirms that singular profile. Few hotels deliver such a precise wildlife wake-up, at this scale, within Nairobi itself.
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#72 — Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa
Danang ·
Ranked in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa earns its place through a well-judged take on Vietnam’s central coastline. Opened in 2011, it was among Hyatt’s earliest openings in Vietnam. Its contemporary architecture, threaded with Vietnamese references, shapes a seaside stay that feels fluid rather than showy. The resort sits in Danang, close to Bãi Tắm Non Nước and the Marble Mountains, with Non Nuoc Pagoda and Tam Thai Pagoda in the same area. Guests come for sunrise on the beach, breakfast by the sea, then a circuit of pools at dusk. The spa carries the day forward with an after-sun ritual, with sauna included. This ranking also reflects its unusual versatility: a family day between beach and pools, then a relaxed beachfront dinner without leaving the shore.
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#73 — Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor
Siem Reap ·
Ranked #73 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list, Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor stands among Siem Reap’s defining historic stays. Opened in 1932, it has been part of Angkor-bound travel from the beginning. Its architecture, by Ernest Hébrard, holds a precise balance between French colonial vocabulary and Art Deco lines. The hotel sits close to the Angkor National Museum, the Royal Residence and the Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrine. Its place here also rests on a tailored rhythm: sunrise at Angkor, an explorer wake-up service, a dedicated Angkor concierge, then a return from the temples through the gardens. Raffles Spa adds six treatment rooms and Dermalogica-led therapies, including the Khmer Herbal Scrub. That continuity between heritage, exact location and finely tuned service explains its standing in this ranking.
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#74 — Hotel Hartness
Greenville ·
Ranked #74 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, Hotel Hartness earns its place through a rare proposition in Greenville. The hotel opened on 1 March 2023. Arrival unfolds through a French Revival house built in the 1980s by Pat Hartness, now repurposed as the reception. That detail sets the tone within minutes. The address also keeps a direct connection to the outdoors, with sunrise on the trails, a concierge-led open-air itinerary and a tailored green escape. A calm return to the room extends that rhythm without a break. The Spa & wellness centre adds body scrubs, body wraps and facials in the same spirit. In Greenville, few hotels combine a residential feel, access to nature and a frictionless 24-hour stay with such clarity.
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#75 — Villa d'Este
Lake Como ·
Villa d'Este earns its No. 75 place in the Travel + Leisure World's Best 2025 list for a Lake Como stay run with rare precision. The private arrival by boat sets the tone at once. The hotel has 152 accommodations, with 125 rooms and suites in the Cardinal Building and 27 spaces in the Queen's Pavilion. Its architectural heritage is linked to Pellegrino Tibaldi, with official recognition as an Italian cultural asset. Life here unfolds as much outdoors as in: breakfast facing the lake, a romantic walk through the gardens, a private cruise on Lake Como, then sunset drinks by the water. On site, La Veranda and La Piazzetta Lake Como shape the rhythm of the stay. For dining beyond the house, Casa Perrotta Restaurant and Materia, both 1 Michelin star, sharpen the culinary picture. Faro Voltiano, Villa Olmo and Lungolago Viale Geno extend the escape along the shoreline.
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#76 — Atlantis The Royal Dubai
Dubai ·
Atlantis The Royal Dubai earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list for one clear reason: few hotels operate at this scale without losing narrative or pace. On Palm Jumeirah, it offers 895 keys, including 102 suites and 44 VIP suites with private pools. The experience stays coherent. By evening, the culinary line-up spans 17 restaurants. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, led by Tom Allen, holds 1 Michelin star in the 2023 guide. Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, by Ariana Bundy, received the Michelin Guide 2023 opening of the year award. For wellness, AWAKEN covers 3,000 sq m with 17 treatment rooms, a hammam and a lap pool. The MICHELIN Guide Three Keys 2025 distinction reinforces that depth of experience. Minutes away, The Dubai Balloon, Aquaventure and The Palm Fountain extend the stay without complication.
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#77 — Hotel Calimala
Florence ·
Hotel Calimala earns its #77 place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list for the way it puts Florence straight into focus. The hotel occupies Palazzo degli Angeli, a 19th-century building reworked in 2019 by Alex Meitlis. The historic shell never feels museum-like. It supports a fluid, contemporary way of living in the city. From Angel Roofbar & Dining, led by chef Hila, your eye lands on Palazzo Vecchio and Giotto’s Campanile. On foot, you can also reach the Fontana del Porcellino, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. The 24-hour cultural concierge extends that advantage with a tailored Florence arrival, heritage walks and an aperitivo ritual on your return. For families, the hotel also keeps the practical side of Florence easy, with no unnecessary friction.
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#78 — The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach ·
Ranked #78 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, The Ranch at Laguna Beach earns its place through a precise sense of Laguna Beach. The property spans 87 acres between Orange County hills and the Pacific at 31106 Coast Hwy. Here, the stay is shaped by named experiences. The sunrise canyon walk to the ocean, sunset overlooking the Pacific, and the concierge-led Laguna Beach itinerary give the days real structure. Harvest, led by chef Kyle St. John, provides a clearly defined dining anchor, alongside The Porch, Lost Pier Café and Young’s Beach Shack. House of Hudson Spa adds a 278.71 m² retreat, extended by a saltwater pool designed for recovery. Aliso Beach, Treasure Island Park, Victoria Beach and the Pirate Tower are all within immediate reach. That clear reading of place explains its 2025 ranking.
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#79 — Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Cabo San Lucas ·
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal earns its Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 place through a sharply defined identity, rare in Cabo San Lucas. Opened in 2009 as Capella Pedregal, then taken over by Waldorf Astoria in 2019, it became the brand’s first resort in Mexico. Arrival through a private tunnel carved into the mountain still sets the tone at once. Schultze & Weaver frames the property’s design language. The hotel has 115 keys, including the Dos Mares Suites, 2 beachfront villas, the Casonas and 1 Presidential Villa. Service operates with the same precision, with Personal Concierges available 24 hours a day and butler support alongside. On the dining side, The Agave Study at Peacock Alley leads daily tequila and mezcal tastings with David Hernandez. Don Manuel’s, under Gustavo Pinet, presents a 9-course tasting menu built entirely around the taco.
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#80 — La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
Mallorca ·
Ranked #80 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, La Residencia makes a precise case for Mallorca. A landed estate rooted in the Serra de Tramuntana. The hotel occupies a 16th-century monastery, converted in 1984 by Alex and Kristen Ball. That provenance gives the place substance. It also explains its affinity with silence, gardens and stone. At the table, El Olivo holds 2 Michelin stars and is complemented by Son Fony. The award-winning spa, with indoor pool, hammam and sauna, follows the same restrained line. Here, the mountain-and-sea panorama breakfast, the private gardens-and-heritage walk and sunset on a Majorcan terrace say more than any slogan could. La Casa de Robert Graves, Cala Deià, Son Marroig and the Mirador de sa Foradada extend the stay within a very short radius.
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#81 — Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort
Mykonos ·
Santa Marina earns its place in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025 for a simple reason: the experience feels rooted in Mykonos, never stage-set. Dating back to 1979, the estate grew from hillside guesthouses acquired by Elias Papageorgiou. That origin still shows in the layout, the preserved windmill and the chapel that remain at the resort’s core. The strongest argument is culinary. Mykonos Social, led by Jason Atherton, holds 1 MICHELIN Star, a rare distinction in the island’s beach-resort landscape. Everything else follows with real coherence: breakfast overlooking the Aegean, a beach day with concierge service, an after-sun wellness ritual at the spa, then sunset over the Mykonos Riviera. The resort also works well for families, with tailored stays designed around them. From here, Ornos Beach, the Mykonos Windmills and Alefkandra all sit within the natural orbit of a well-planned island stay.
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#82 — Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
Cabo San Lucas ·
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection earns its place in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 list through the precision of its seaside stay in Cabo San Lucas. The resort pairs a clear-eyed Pacific frontage with a sense of retreat that is rare on this stretch of coast. In the morning, La Terraza Americana serves breakfast facing the water. By late afternoon, the Palapa Bar frames the sunset ritual with ocean views and a broad tequila selection. Esperanza Spa extends that unhurried rhythm with a hammam and a warm soaking pool. The Cabo beach concierge keeps access to Cabo Bello Beach and Playa Monumentos seamless, while the hotel remains removed from the bustle. Its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star recognition supports that level of execution. That blend of attentive service, named touchpoints and a direct relationship with the Pacific explains its #82 ranking.
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#83 — Hotel Xcaret Arte
Playa del Carmen ·
Ranked #83 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2025, Hotel Xcaret Arte earns its place through a rare proposition in Playa del Carmen. Opened on 1 July 2021 by Grupo Xcaret, it connects hospitality, nature and Mexican culture without a break in rhythm. The experience goes well beyond the setting. It draws on a Mexican craft journey, concierge-led Xcaret experiences and a pace designed for unhurried Caribbean mornings. Dining is where the standard becomes clear. HA', awarded 1 MICHELIN Star, carries the signature of Carlos Gaytán. Le Chique, also holding 1 MICHELIN Star, is led by Jonatán Gómez Luna. Muluk Spa & Wellness adds a hammam and signature treatments for couples. Just as importantly, the hotel stays grounded in its site, a short distance from Playa Xcaret Arte and Xcaret Eco Park.
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#84 — Shangri-La The Shard
London ·
Ranked #84 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025, Shangri-La The Shard earns its place through a sharply defined, highly controlled London experience. Opened in 2012 within The Shard, Renzo Piano’s landmark tower, the hotel sets 202 rooms and suites above Southwark, moments from London Bridge and the Thames. The touchstone here is GŎNG Bar on the 52nd floor, where London unfolds from first light to dusk. Dining adds real substance: Story by Tom Sellers holds 2 Michelin stars and gives the stay a serious culinary anchor. Wellness is equally considered, with the ELEMIS Spa, fitness room, sauna and the Infinity Sky Pool, presented as the highest pool in Western Europe. Its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star distinction supports that level of delivery. For a ranking built on lived experience, few London hotels bring together view, setting and service with such clarity.
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Going further

Mon conseil est simple. Utilisez ce palmarès comme point de départ, puis vérifiez trois éléments avant de réserver. D’abord, la date de rénovation des chambres. Ensuite, la cohérence des avis sur les douze derniers mois. Enfin, la présence d’un repère reconnu, comme Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin, Relais & Châteaux, Leading Hotels of the World ou, en France, le classement Palace ou 5 étoiles Atout France.

Côté timing, les meilleures catégories partent souvent tôt sur les périodes de forte demande. Je conseille de regarder entre trois et six mois à l’avance pour les capitales et encore plus tôt pour l’été méditerranéen, les fêtes de fin d’année ou les stations de montagne. Réserve honnête aussi. Un classement 2025 peut évoluer vite si une direction change, si une rénovation démarre ou si le niveau de service fluctue. Je préfère donc relire chaque distinction à la lumière du contexte le plus récent, destination par destination, avant de tirer une conclusion utile.

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