Every year readers of popular magazine ‘Travel + Leisure’ vote for their favourite hotels based on facilities, location, service, food and overall value.
The top 10 hotels in the world have recently been released featuring some of the most amazing places to stay in the world.
The best hotels on the planet to stay as voted for by Travel + Leisure readers are featured below.
1. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is a luxury hotel in the Tuscan countryside located 7.5 miles from Montalcino and is the number one top rated hotel in the world for 2022!
Rosewood features comfortable rooms, an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views, and free Wi-Fi.
The spacious rooms come with air conditioning and parquet floors. They include a bathroom with bath and shower, a seating area, and satellite TV. All the rooms offer views of the Tuscan hills.
This 5-star hotel provides a generous American breakfast in the morning. The restaurant offers traditional food and wines from Tuscany.
Guests can pamper themselves in the hotel’s relaxing facilities including a fitness centre, a sauna, and a Turkish bath. The property also offers wine tasting tours in its own cellar and winery.
With the green surroundings of Val D’Orcia, this hotel is an ideal place for outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, and fishing. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is 24.9 miles from Siena, and a 2-hour drive from Florence.
2. Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts, Santorini, Greece
Santorini is one of the most desirable travel destinations in the world, and also one of the most scenic places you can visit in Europe.
Coming in at number two on this list is the the world-class Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection.
Located 1.2 miles from Fira, the award-winning Grace Hotel Santorini is an exclusive boutique hotel offering luxurious accommodation with panoramic sea views and free WiFi. It features an infinity pool and provides in-room spa treatments.
The modernly decorated rooms and suites feature design items and include a satellite TV, DVD player and a balcony. Some units also have a separate seating room and a plunge pool overlooking the sea.
Grace Hotel guests can benefit from a variety of services that they can request prior to arrival, such as bathroom amenities, Apivita cosmetics, in-room fitness kit or seven-choice pillow menu. They can also choose among a wide variety of in-room drinks or special romance packages.
Grace Hotel offers a Michelin-awarded voyage of sensational taste, at the heart of Santorini’s stunning Imerovigli. At Varoulko Santorini, pioneering Michelin-star awarded chef Lefteris Lazarou, proposes the most mouthwatering Mediterranean creations, bursting with authenticity, flavour and Santorinian flair.
Sensational renditions of Greek cuisine favourites meet a dazzling backdrop of Cycladic perfection in a journey that captivates the senses from the very first moment.
Grace Hotel Santorini can arrange boat trips to nearby islands and private daily cruises.
3. Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi, Maldives
Number three on our list is also one of the most spectacular.
Located in South Male Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi covers 2.2 miles length of greenery and beaches spanning across 3 islands encircling a lagoon. This luxury hotel offers 11 unique dining venues including Chinese, Middle Eastern and a signature tree top restaurant.
Each villa offers a spacious outdoor living area with an infinity pool, a gazebo ideal for alfresco dining and a swing day bed for relaxation. The horizontal architecture layout of the villa ensures spectacular view of the azure waters. Villa amenities include a selection of tea, nespresso café, mini bar and in-room IPad control. A luxurious and modern bathroom with walk-in closets, double vanity, indoor and outdoor shower and a deep soak oval tub.
The property houses a wellness spa offering 10 treatment villas. Activities on-site include diving and a water sports centre, yoga, a tennis court, fitness centre and a young discovery park with daily children’s programs and babysitting services. Complimentary bicycles are available in every villa.
4. Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro, USA
A surprising entry at number four, Pickering House was once the homestead of one of Wolfeboro, NH’s most prominent citizens. Today it has been imaginatively reinvented as a boutique historic Wolfeboro hotel.
Since its opening in the summer of 2018, Pickering House Inn has become a haven for discerning visitors to the Lake Winnipesaukee area. Guests enjoy thoroughly modern amenities in the relaxed comfort of a historic landmark located in the heart of downtown Wolfeboro in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.
The attached Barn at Pickering House blends rustic with luxury for a one-of-a-kind location for weddings and other gatherings.
5. One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
One & Only Reethi Rah is located in Maldives’ North Male Atoll and is absolutely stunning place to stay. This luxurious tropical getaway overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers an infinity pool, free Wi-Fi and a peaceful private beach.
The elegant villas at One & Only Reethi Rah are situated either over the lagoon or by the beach and enjoy beautiful ocean views. Flat-screen cable/satellite TVs, iPod docks and DVD players can be enjoyed in all rooms.
Guests may enjoy massage treatments at One&Only Spa or rejuvenate with a game of tennis at the outdoor courts. The resort also has a beach club – One Tribe, catered to teenagers and KidsOnly, a spacious activity place for children facilitated by well-trained staff.
Built over the water, Tapasake Restaurant serves modern Japanese cuisine, while the beachside Fanditha Restaurant offers Middle Eastern food and champagne. Reethi offers Mediterranean cuisine. Other dining options include Rah Bar and 24-hour in-villa dining.
6. Royal Mansour, Marrakech, Morocco
If you fancy a trip to stay in the heart of Marrakech then Royal Mansour Marrakech is highly recommended.
Offering an outdoor and indoor pool, the hotel is 1.2 miles from Bahia Palace and a 5-minute walk from the famous Djemaa El Fna square.
Featuring free Wi-Fi access in all areas, units will provide you with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. There is a kitchen equipped with kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle. Private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower.
Guests can also enjoy local and international dishes at one of the 4 onsite restaurants. A range of drinks is provided at the 3 bars.
At Royal Mansour Marrakech you will find a spa and wellness centre. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities and luggage storage. The property offers free parking on site.
7. Capella Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
No list of amazing hotels in the world would be complete without having an entry in Bali.
Finding a harmony between unspoiled nature and luxury comforts, Capella Ubud, Bali, showcases tented accommodation with salt water pools amidst Ubud’s lush greenery. Situated only 4.3 miles from the city centre, this property enjoys large terraces and outdoor decks overlooking rice fields or the surrounding rainforest.
By staying here you can enjoy excellent fine dining with Balinese and international fare at the on-site restaurant. WiFi is accessible for free in all areas.
With eclectic Balinese-style design with arts and antiques, the rooms at this resort offer modern comforts such as air conditioning, fan, personal safe and electric kettle. All units have a generous seating area. Private bathrooms offer a luxury bath and amenities, as well as hairdryer and slippers.
For dining options, guests can head over to Mads Lange or Api Jiwa for delectable Asian fare. Alternatively, guests can enjoy camp snacks and nostalgic movies at the Camp Fire. The restaurants provides vegan and gluten-free options. Daily à la carte breakfast is served at Capella Ubud, Bali.
8. The Lowell, New York, USA
The Lowell is a 17-story building established in 1927 and is located 350 yards from Central Park. The property is 50 yards from Madison Avenue. Fifth Avenue is 200 yards form the property.
Hotel Lowell features rooms and suites with marble bathrooms. A nightly turndown service and free New York Times newspaper are also provided.
The Lowell features wood-burning fireplaces and landscaped terraces with views of the city. Restaurateur Charles Masson oversees the property’s onsite dining options, Majorelle and Jacques Bar. Majorelle offers a seasonal dishes. The Club Room at The Lowell offers a space to unwind, while the Pembroke Room offers breakfast and afternoon tea.
Guests will find luxury fashion stores like Hermès, Barneys New York and Roberto Cavalli Store within 40 yards of the property. Lincoln Centre is 1.1 miles from the property and Carnegie Hall is 0.8 miles away.
9. Hôtel Madame Rêve, Paris, France
Hôtel Madame Rêve is one of the most popular places to stay in Paris and features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.
The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At Hôtel Madame Rêve, all rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV the prperty offers free wi-fi .
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Louvre Museum, Pompidou Centre and Sainte-Chapelle.
10. Rosewood Villa Magna, Madrid, Spain
Coming in at number ten on this list, the elegant Rosewood Villa Magna offers exclusive rooms and suites in Madrid’s fashionable Salamanca area. The hotel boasts a spa, marble bathrooms and views onto Serrano Street or Castellana Avenue.
The large, luxurious rooms in Villa Magna Hotel have antique-style furniture and modern finishes. All rooms have laptop safes with in-built chargers. Some rooms have rain showers.
Sense, A Rosewood Spa at the hotel offers a range of treatments, including massage, spa area and a fitness centre offering cutting-edge cardio equipment.
Rosewood Villa Magna offers a compelling destination for culinary excellence, including Las Brasas de Castellana where the protagonist is the grill, AMÓS Restaurant by Chef Jesús Sánchez the essence of Cantabria, TARDE.O classic cocktails with an urban late-night vibe, and the magnifique Flor y Nata patisserie with an all-day café with gourmet option for an easy meal.
The hotel is located close to Madrid’s Golden Mile shopping district and is within 10 minutes’ walk of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
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