The travel magazine Travel + Leisure and its readers ranked hotels based on their facilities, location, service, food and overall value. Heres the top 10.
A new poll revealed the best hotels in the world.
We’ve all been to hotels that we thought, this is not what I booked online.
We’ve all had trouble with the room, whether the TV was all antsy or the air con was playing up or the mini fridge barely worked.
But look no further as we’ll reveal the best hotels in the world.
And next time you can enjoy travelling without anxiety.
The travel magazine Travel + Leisure and its readers ranked hotels based on their facilities, location, service, food and overall value.
Heres the top 10.
Grabbing the 10th spot is Rosewood Villa Magna in Spains capital Madrid.
Situated on the Paseo de la Castellana, this hotel is elegant and makes you feel like you are in another world.
And tying for the 10th spot is the The Oberoi in India’s capital New Delhi.
An urban resort and a top attraction in the city with a Chinese Menu by renowned chef Andrew Wong.
At number 9 is… Hotel Madame Reve in Paris.
This is one if the newest hotels in the city of light- and apparently its where all the cool Parisians are hanging out.
At number 8, we have the Lowell in New York City.
Open since 1927 in Manhattans Upper East Side.
Famous for its fireplaces, terraces and exceptional hospitality.
At number 7 we have Capella Ubud in Indonesia’s Bali.
To be the best in Bali means a lot. But it’s been described as “magical” and that there is no experience that compares to being in a tent in the Bali jungle.
At number 6 there is the Royal Mansour in Marrakech in Morocco.
An amazing escape within the energetic cities walls. And ptovides Michelin dining.
At number 5 there is the One and Only Reethi Rah, North Male Atoll, Maldives.
A beautiful resort with very comfortable overwater villas, a tropical foilage and white sand. All by the mesmerising Indian Ocean.
At number 4 is the Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro in New Hampshire.
Following a two year renovation, this historic house is perfect for a quiet getaway and comes with a gourmet breakfast prepared by executive chef Jonathan Hudak.
Let’s continue with number 3 where we have Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaaafushi in South Male Atoll in the Maldives.
This place is incredible. To get their you catch a yacht from male airport.
And you arrive at this postcard-perfect hotel with amazing ocean views and what one guest has called “the best personalised service”.
Let’s move on to number 2 now, where we have Grace Hotel.
Located on the quieter side of Santorini in Greece with its iconic whitewashed architecture and stunning sunsets. This hotel comes with a great view of the blue waters of the Agean.
And grabbing the stop spot on the list. Can I have a drumroll.. is the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino, Italy.
Travel and leaisure magazine describes this hotel as “Five thousand acres of Tuscan splendor on offer… there’s Old World charm at every turn, but modern additions and something-for-everyone makes Castiglion del Bosco a multisensory experience. Here, no need to draw the curtains: you want to wake up to breathtaking views of the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia Natural Park and the hilltop town of Montalcino”.
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