World's Best The Top 100 Hotels in the World in 2018 By Jacqui Gifford Jacqui Gifford Instagram Twitter As the editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, Jacqui Gifford is always on the next plane. She constantly scouts for new hotels, shops, and restaurants to give readers the latest news and trends, and frequently appears as an expert guest on television networks, including NBC, CBS, ABC, CNBC, and MSNBC. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on July 10, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Year to year, we see our readers’ travel habits shift, as some destinations suddenly explode in popularity (hello, Portugal and Iceland) and others experience a cooling, perhaps due to geopolitical events or an unfavorable exchange rate. And this, of course, trickles down into our World’s Best results, particularly when it comes to ranking the top 100 hotels on the planet. But one thing remains a constant: the properties that make this selective list are all incredible ambassadors for their home countries, delivering intuitive service and luxury experiences that can truly make a vacation. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities. Related: The 2018 World's Best Awards This year, 27 of the top 100 hotels in the world are in Asia — the most of any region. They include an atmospheric hotel with a restored Qing dynasty courtyard in the city of Chengdu, China (the Temple House); two honeymooners’ havens in the Maldives (Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru), and an immaculate, palatial resort overlooking the Taj Mahal in Agra, India (Oberoi Amarvilas). “Uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal give this hotel its own iconic status,” said one reader, while another raved: “The stuff of legends.” Closer to home, we saw familiar, boutique favorites, such as Vermont’s culinary mecca Twin Farms; Montana’s rustic-luxe Triple Creek Ranch; and Big Sur, California’s adults-only Post Ranch Inn — accessible again now that Highway 1 has recovered from last year’s mudslides — all make the list this year. C Lazy U Ranch, a family-friendly dude ranch in the Colorado Rockies, is making its World’s Best debut — and it managed to crack the top 100. “As someone who has been fortunate enough to travel to 86 countries, I can say that C Lazy U ranks at the very top of the list,” said one devoted fan. “The accommodations and activities are excellent.” Europe had 18 winners — including first-timer Six Senses Douro Valley, in the heart of Portugal’s stunning wine country — while Mexico can boast of 10. No surprise that Rosewood San Miguel de Allende made the cut, surely in part thanks to its location in the No. 1 city in the world. “The rooftop bar was our go-to place for drinks,” said one reader. “A very special place.” But to find our No. 1 property overall, we’re headed back to Asia — specifically to Bali, another perennial reader favorite. Read on for more on this stunning resort hotel, which actually took top honors all the way back in 2005 — and to see the full list of the best 100 properties in the world. 01 of 100 100. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastián, Spain Courtesy of Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel Score: 94.18 More information: hotel-mariacristina.com 02 of 100 99. Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Score: 94.19 More information: fourseasons.com/chiangmai 03 of 100 98. Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina, Italy Courtesy of Belmond Score: 94.21 More information: belmond.com 04 of 100 97. Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Courtesy of Esperanza, an Auberge Resort Score: 94.33 More information: esperanza.aubergeresorts.com 05 of 100 96. Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino, California Courtesy of Brewery Gulch Inn Score: 94.33 More information: brewerygulchinn.com 06 of 100 95. Four Seasons Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Score: 94.36 More information: fourseasons.com/kohsamui 07 of 100 94. Planters Inn, Charleston, South Carolina Courtesy of Planters Inn Score: 94.37 More information: plantersinn.com 08 of 100 93. Alila Manggis, Bali, Indonesia Courtesy of Alila Manggis Score: 94.39 More information: alilahotels.com/manggis 09 of 100 91. (tie) The Lanesborough, London Courtesy of The Lanesborough Score: 94.40 More information: oetkercollection.com 10 of 100 91. (tie) Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley, Peru Courtesy of Sol y Luna Score: 94.40 More information: hotelsolyluna.com 11 of 100 90. Hewing Hotel, Minneapolis Courtesy of Hewing Hotel Score: 94.42 More information: hewinghotel.com 12 of 100 89. Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Score: 94.43 More information: fourseasons.com/hoian 13 of 100 88. The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia Courtesy of The Cloister at Sea Island Score: 94.53 More information: seaisland.com 14 of 100 87. The Setai, Miami Beach Courtesy of The Setai Score: 94.60 More information: thesetaihotel.com 15 of 100 86. Pendry, San Diego Courtesy of Pendry San Diego Score: 94.62 More information: pendryhotels.com/san-diego 16 of 100 85. Aman, Venice Courtesy of Aman Score: 94.64 More information: aman.com 17 of 100 84. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, New York City Courtesy of The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel Score: 94.64 More information: thebeekman.com 18 of 100 80. (tie) Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand Courtesy of Aman Score: 94.67 More information: aman.com 19 of 100 80. (tie) Katikies, Santorini, Greece Courtesy of Katikies Hotel Score: 94.67 More information: katikies.com 20 of 100 80. (tie) Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia Courtesy of Qualia Score: 94.67 More information: qualia.com.au 21 of 100 80. (tie) Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Courtesy of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Score: 94.67 More information: robertsonlodges.com 22 of 100 79. Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana Courtesy of Triple Creek Ranch Score: 94.70 More information: triplecreekranch.com 23 of 100 78. Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 94.73 More information: tajhotels.com 24 of 100 77. Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British Columbia Courtesy of Wickaninnish Inn Score: 94.74 More information: wickinn.com 25 of 100 75. (tie) J.K. Place, Capri, Italy Courtesy of J.K. Place Capri Score: 94.75 More information: jkcapri.com 26 of 100 75. (tie) InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia Courtesy of InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Score: 94.75 More information: thalasso.intercontinental.com 27 of 100 74. C Lazy U Ranch, Grand County, Colorado Courtesy of C Lazy U Score: 94.77 More information: clazyu.com 28 of 100 73. Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 94.80 More information: rosewoodhotels.com 29 of 100 72. Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Courtesy of Chileno Bay Resort Score: 94.82 More information: chilenobay.aubergeresorts.com 30 of 100 71. Raffles, Singapore Courtesy of Raffles Singapore Score: 94.83 More information: raffles.com/singapore 31 of 100 70. Primland, Meadows of Dan, Virginia Courtesy of Primland Score: 94.88 More information: primland.com 32 of 100 69. Nizuc Resort & Spa, Cancún, Mexico Courtesy of Nizuc Resort & Spa Score: 95.00 More information: nizuc.com 33 of 100 68. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California Kodiak Greenwood/Courtesy of Post Ranch Inn Score: 95.01 More information: postranchinn.com 34 of 100 67. The Alpina, Gstaad, Switzerland Courtesy of Alpina Gstaad Score: 95.06 More information: thealpinagstaad.ch 35 of 100 66. Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories, Chile Courtesy of The Singular Patagonia Score: 95.11 More information: thesingular.com 36 of 100 65. Carlton Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland Courtesy of Carlton Hotel St. Moritz Score: 95.14 More information: carlton-stmoritz.ch 37 of 100 61. (tie) Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica Courtesy of Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort Score: 95.20 More information: altagracia.aubergeresorts.com 38 of 100 61. (tie) Spectator Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina Courtesy of The Spectator Score: 95.20 More information: thespectatorhotel.com 39 of 100 61. (tie) Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués, Acapulco, Mexico Courtesy of Banyan Tree Cabo Marques Score: 95.20 More information: banyantree.com 40 of 100 61. (tie) Palace Hotel, Tokyo Courtesy of Palace Hotel Tokyo Score: 95.20 More information: palacehoteltokyo.com 41 of 100 60. La Mamounia, Marrakesh, Morocco Anson Smart/Courtesy of La Mamounia Marrakech Score: 95.22 More information: mamounia.com 42 of 100 59. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland Courtesy of Badrutt's Palace Hotel Score: 95.23 More information: badruttspalace.com 43 of 100 57. (tie) Taj, Bangalore, India Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 95.29 More information: tajhotels.com 44 of 100 57. (tie) Le Meurice, Paris Courtesy of Dorchester Collection Score: 95.29 More information: dorchestercollection.com 45 of 100 56. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia Courtesy of Jade Mountain Score: 95.32 More information: jademountain.com 46 of 100 54. (tie) The Oberoi, Gurgaon, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 95.33 More information: oberoihotels.com 47 of 100 54. (tie) Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Lodges, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa Courtesy of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Lodges Score: 95.33 More information: sabisabi.com 48 of 100 53. Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica Courtesy of Nayara Score: 95.35 More information: arenalnayara.com 49 of 100 52. Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont Courtesy of Twin Farms Score: 95.36 More information: twinfarms.com 50 of 100 51. Rosewood, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 95.36 More information: rosewoodhotels.com 51 of 100 50. Sheen Falls Lodge, County Kerry, Ireland Courtesy of Sheen Falls Lodge Score: 95.47 More information: sheenfallslodge.ie 52 of 100 49. Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano, Italy Courtesy of Il San Pietro di Positano Score: 95.48 More information: ilsanpietro.it 53 of 100 47. (tie) The Oberoi, New Delhi Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 95.58 More information: oberoihotels.com 54 of 100 47. (tie) Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia Julian Kingsma/Courtesy of Southern Ocean Lodge Score: 95.58 More information: southernoceanlodge.com.au 55 of 100 45. (tie) Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, Wyoming Courtesy of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection Score: 95.60 More information: brushcreekranch.com 56 of 100 45. (tie) Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort, San José del Cabo, Mexico Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 95.60 More information: rosewoodhotels.com 57 of 100 44. Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland Alex Fradkin/Courtesy of Fogo Island Inn Score: 95.61 More information: fogoislandinn.ca 58 of 100 43. Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Italy Courtesy of Borgo Egnazia Score: 95.62 More information: borgoegnazia.com 59 of 100 41. (tie) Hotel Wailea, Maui, Hawaii Courtesy of Hotel Wailea Score: 95.64 More information: hotelwailea.com 60 of 100 41. (tie) St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia Courtesy of St. Regis Bora Bora Score: 95.64 More information: stregisborabora.com 61 of 100 40. Montage Kapalua Bay, Maui, Hawaii Courtesy of Montage Kapalua Bay Score: 95.72 More information: montagehotels.com/kapaluabay 62 of 100 39. Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina Courtesy of Cavas Wine Lodge Score: 95.73 More information: cavaswinelodge.com 63 of 100 38. Rancho Santana, Rivas, Nicaragua Courtesy of Rancho Santana Score: 95.74 More information: ranchosantana.com 64 of 100 37. Six Senses, Yao Noi, Thailand Courtesy of Six Senses Yao Noi Score: 95.75 More information: sixsenses.com 65 of 100 36. Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada Courtesy of Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe Score: 95.78 More information: edgewoodtahoe.com 66 of 100 35. Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Sacred Valley, Peru Courtesy of Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa Score: 95.88 More information: tambodelinkaresort.com 67 of 100 32. (tie) The Peninsula, Paris Courtesy of The Peninsula Hotels Score: 96.00 More information: paris.peninsula.com 68 of 100 32. (tie) The Peninsula, Tokyo Courtesy of The Peninsula Hotels Score: 96.00 More information: tokyo.peninsula.com 69 of 100 32. (tie) Resort at Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Courtesy of The Resort at Pedregal Score: 96.00 More information: theresortatpedregal.com 70 of 100 31. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Score: 96.07 More information: mandarinoriental.com/bangkok 71 of 100 30. Cala de Mar Resort & Spa, Ixtapa, Mexico Courtesy of Cala de Mar Ixtapa Score: 96.11 More information: calademar.com 72 of 100 29. Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa Courtesy of Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa Score: 96.13 More information: saxon.co.za 73 of 100 28. Taj Exotica, Goa, India Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 96.18 More information: tajhotels.com 74 of 100 27. Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand Courtesy of Huka Lodge Score: 96.20 More information: hukalodge.co.nz 75 of 100 25. (tie) Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 96.27 More information: tajhotels.com 76 of 100 25. (tie) The Lowell, New York City Elizabeth Lippman/Courtesy of The Lowell Score: 96.27 More information: lowellhotel.com 77 of 100 24. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 96.33 More information: tajhotels.com 78 of 100 23. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.36 More information: fourseasons.com/maldiveslg 79 of 100 22. The Oberoi, Mumbai Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.42 More information: oberoihotels.com 80 of 100 20. (tie) La Réserve—Hôtel & Spa, Paris Courtesy of La Réserve Paris Hotel, Spa & Apartments Score: 96.44 More information: lareserve-paris.com 81 of 100 20. (tie) Viceroy Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Courtesy of Viceroy Hotel Group Score: 96.44 More information: viceroyhotelsandresorts.com 82 of 100 19. La Residence, Franschhoek, South Africa Courtesy of La Residence Score: 96.57 More information: theroyalportfolio.com/la-residence 83 of 100 18. Gibb's Farm, Karatu, Tanzania Scott Ramsay/Courtesy of Gibb's Farm Score: 96.62 More information: gibbsfarm.com 84 of 100 17. Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India Michelle Chaplow/Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.69 More information: oberoihotels.com 85 of 100 16. Eolo – Patagonia’s Spirit, El Calafate, Argentina Courtesy of EOLO Score: 96.71 More information: eolopatagonia.com 86 of 100 14. (tie) Six Senses Douro Valley, Lamego, Portugal Courtesy of Six Senses Douro Valley Score: 96.84 More information: sixsenses.com 87 of 100 14. (tie) Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru Courtesy of Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Score: 96.84 More information: inkaterra.com 88 of 100 13. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.95 More information: fourseasons.com/maldiveskh 89 of 100 12. Amandari, Bali, Indonesia Courtesy of Amandari Score: 96.96 More information: aman.com 90 of 100 11. Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 97.02 More information: oberoihotels.com 91 of 100 10. Nayara Springs, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica Courtesy of Nayara Springs Score: 97.04 More information: nayarasprings.com 92 of 100 9. Nihi Sumba Island, Indonesia Courtesy of Nihi Sumba Score: 97.06 More information: nihi.com 93 of 100 8. Temple House, Chengdu, China Courtesy of The Temple House Score: 97.26 More information: thetemplehousehotel.com 94 of 100 7. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile Al Argueta/Courtesy of Tierra Patagonia Score: 97.38 More information: tierrahotels.com/patagonia 95 of 100 6. The Mulia, Bali, Indonesia Courtesy of The Mulia Bali Score: 97.81 More information: themulia.com/mulia-bali 96 of 100 4. (tie) Inverlochy Castle Hotel, Torlundy, Scotland Sergio Lora/Getty Images Score: 97.87 More information: inverlochycastlehotel.com 97 of 100 4. (tie) Inkaterra La Casona, Cuzco, Peru Courtesy of Inkaterra La Casona Score: 97.87 More information: inkaterra.com 98 of 100 3. Frangipani Beach Resort, Anguilla Courtesy of Frangipani Beach Resort Score: 97.88 More information: frangipaniresort.com 99 of 100 2. Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland Courtesy of Ballyfin Score: 98.00 More information: ballyfin.com 100 of 100 1. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Score: 98.22 Celebrating its 20th year, this 60-room property in the Ayung River Valley is reached via a suspension bridge that hovers over coconut trees and rice fields. The drama doesn’t end there: each of the riverside guest villas has a meditation space and lily pond on the roof, as well as an outdoor living room and pool. The sense of calm befits the resort’s location near Ubud, the spiritual heart of Bali. Yet new experiences, including cooking lessons in a bamboo-clad center designed by Elora Hardy and Sacred Nap relaxation treatments, keep things innovative and modern. More information: fourseasons.com/sayan See all of our readers' favorite hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and more in the World's Best Awards for 2018. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit