The Top 100 Hotels in the World in 2018

View from the Four Season Resort Bali at Sayan
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.

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100. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastián, Spain

Guest room at the Hotel Maria Cristina
Courtesy of Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Score: 94.18

More information: hotel-mariacristina.com

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99. Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Four Seasons Resort at Chiang Mai
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Score: 94.19

More information: fourseasons.com/chiangmai

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98. Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina, Italy

Guest room at the Belmond Hotel Grand Timeo
Courtesy of Belmond

Score: 94.21

More information: belmond.com

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97. Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Bar area at Esperanza, an Auberge Resort
Courtesy of Esperanza, an Auberge Resort

Score: 94.33

More information: esperanza.aubergeresorts.com

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96. Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino, California

Exterior of the Brewery Gulch Inn
Courtesy of Brewery Gulch Inn

Score: 94.33

More information: brewerygulchinn.com

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95. Four Seasons Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Score: 94.36

More information: fourseasons.com/kohsamui

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94. Planters Inn, Charleston, South Carolina

Fireplace at the Planters Inn, in Charleston
Courtesy of Planters Inn

Score: 94.37

More information: plantersinn.com

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93. Alila Manggis, Bali, Indonesia

Guest room at the Alila Manggia
Courtesy of Alila Manggis

Score: 94.39

More information: alilahotels.com/manggis

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91. (tie) The Lanesborough, London

Guest room at The Lanesborough
Courtesy of The Lanesborough

Score: 94.40

More information: oetkercollection.com

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91. (tie) Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley, Peru

Exterior of a casita at Sol y Luna
Courtesy of Sol y Luna

Score: 94.40

More information: hotelsolyluna.com

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90. Hewing Hotel, Minneapolis

Rooftop pool at the Hewing Hotel
Courtesy of Hewing Hotel

Score: 94.42

More information: hewinghotel.com

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89. Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam

Guest room at The Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Score: 94.43

More information: fourseasons.com/hoian

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88. The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia

Portico at the Cloister at Sea Island
Courtesy of The Cloister at Sea Island

Score: 94.53

More information: seaisland.com

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87. The Setai, Miami Beach

Lobby and reception at The Setail
Courtesy of The Setai

Score: 94.60

More information: thesetaihotel.com

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86. Pendry, San Diego

Room detail at the Pendry San Diego
Courtesy of Pendry San Diego

Score: 94.62

More information: pendryhotels.com/san-diego

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85. Aman, Venice

view from the yellow dining room at the Aman Venice
Courtesy of Aman

Score: 94.64

More information: aman.com

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84. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, New York City

Lounge area at the Beekman Hotel
Courtesy of The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel

Score: 94.64

More information: thebeekman.com

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80. (tie) Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand

Luxury bathroom at Amanpuri
Courtesy of Aman

Score: 94.67

More information: aman.com

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80. (tie) Katikies, Santorini, Greece

View of the Katikies Hotel in Santorini, Greece
Courtesy of Katikies Hotel

Score: 94.67

More information: katikies.com

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80. (tie) Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia

View from the Qualia, on Hamilton Island
Courtesy of Qualia

Score: 94.67

More information: qualia.com.au

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80. (tie) Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

aerial view of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Courtesy of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers

Score: 94.67

More information: robertsonlodges.com

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79. Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana

Night view of a cabin at Triple Creek Ranch
Courtesy of Triple Creek Ranch

Score: 94.70

More information: triplecreekranch.com

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78. Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi

Restaurant at the Taj Palace
Courtesy of Taj Hotels

Score: 94.73

More information: tajhotels.com

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77. Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British Columbia

View from a guest room at the Wickaninnish Inn
Courtesy of Wickaninnish Inn

Score: 94.74

More information: wickinn.com

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75. (tie) J.K. Place, Capri, Italy

JK Place Capri
Courtesy of J.K. Place Capri

Score: 94.75

More information: jkcapri.com

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75. (tie) InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia

Overview of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
Courtesy of InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

Score: 94.75

More information: thalasso.intercontinental.com

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74. C Lazy U Ranch, Grand County, Colorado

Spa tubs at the C Lazy U Guest Ranch
Courtesy of C Lazy U

Score: 94.77

More information: clazyu.com

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73. Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Garden at the Rosewood Mayakoba
Courtesy of Rosewood

Score: 94.80

More information: rosewoodhotels.com

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72. Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Pool at the Chileno Bay Resort
Courtesy of Chileno Bay Resort

Score: 94.82

More information: chilenobay.aubergeresorts.com

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71. Raffles, Singapore

Facade of the Raffles Singapore
Courtesy of Raffles Singapore

Score: 94.83

More information: raffles.com/singapore

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70. Primland, Meadows of Dan, Virginia

View from a guest room at Primland
Courtesy of Primland

Score: 94.88

More information: primland.com

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69. Nizuc Resort & Spa, Cancún, Mexico

Nizuc Resort & Spa
Courtesy of Nizuc Resort & Spa

Score: 95.00

More information: nizuc.com

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68. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California

View from the Post Ranch Inn
Kodiak Greenwood/Courtesy of Post Ranch Inn

Score: 95.01

More information: postranchinn.com

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67. The Alpina, Gstaad, Switzerland

Exterior of Alpina Gstaad
Courtesy of Alpina Gstaad

Score: 95.06

More information: thealpinagstaad.ch

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66. Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories, Chile

Guest room at The Singular Patagonia
Courtesy of The Singular Patagonia

Score: 95.11

More information: thesingular.com

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65. Carlton Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Spa pool at the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz
Courtesy of Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Score: 95.14

More information: carlton-stmoritz.ch

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61. (tie) Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

Guest room at the Hacienda Altagracia resort
Courtesy of Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort

Score: 95.20

More information: altagracia.aubergeresorts.com

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61. (tie) Spectator Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina

Facade of the Spectator Hotel
Courtesy of The Spectator

Score: 95.20

More information: thespectatorhotel.com

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61. (tie) Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués, Acapulco, Mexico

Aerial View of the Banyan Tree Cabo Marques
Courtesy of Banyan Tree Cabo Marques

Score: 95.20

More information: banyantree.com

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61. (tie) Palace Hotel, Tokyo

Palace Hotel, in Tokyo
Courtesy of Palace Hotel Tokyo

Score: 95.20

More information: palacehoteltokyo.com

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60. La Mamounia, Marrakesh, Morocco

Indoor pool at La Mamounia Marrakesh
Anson Smart/Courtesy of La Mamounia Marrakech

Score: 95.22

More information: mamounia.com

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59. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Pool at Badrutt's Palace
Courtesy of Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Score: 95.23

More information: badruttspalace.com

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57. (tie) Taj, Bangalore, India

Taj Bangalore hotel
Courtesy of Taj Hotels

Score: 95.29

More information: tajhotels.com

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57. (tie) Le Meurice, Paris

Bedroom at Le Meurice
Courtesy of Dorchester Collection

Score: 95.29

More information: dorchestercollection.com

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56. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

Aerial shot of the Jade Mountain
Courtesy of Jade Mountain

Score: 95.32

More information: jademountain.com

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54. (tie) The Oberoi, Gurgaon, India

Exterior view of the Oberoi Gurgaon
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Score: 95.33

More information: oberoihotels.com

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54. (tie) Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Lodges, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Bedroom in Selati lodge at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Courtesy of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Lodges

Score: 95.33

More information: sabisabi.com

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53. Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

View of the hot tub at Nayara Springs
Courtesy of Nayara

Score: 95.35

More information: arenalnayara.com

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52. Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont

Luxury bathroom at Twin Farms, in Vermont
Courtesy of Twin Farms

Score: 95.36

More information: twinfarms.com

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51. Rosewood, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

View of the interior courtyard car at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Courtesy of Rosewood

Score: 95.36

More information: rosewoodhotels.com

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50. Sheen Falls Lodge, County Kerry, Ireland

View of Sheen Falls Lodge in Ireland
Courtesy of Sheen Falls Lodge

Score: 95.47

More information: sheenfallslodge.ie

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49. Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano, Italy

View into a bedroom at Il San Pietro di Positano
Courtesy of Il San Pietro di Positano

Score: 95.48

More information: ilsanpietro.it

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47. (tie) The Oberoi, New Delhi

Romo at the Oberoi New Delhi
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Score: 95.58

More information: oberoihotels.com

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47. (tie) Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Going for a walk outside of Southern Ocean Lodge
Julian Kingsma/Courtesy of Southern Ocean Lodge

Score: 95.58

More information: southernoceanlodge.com.au

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45. (tie) Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, Wyoming

Cabin at The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
Courtesy of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection

Score: 95.60

More information: brushcreekranch.com

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45. (tie) Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort, San José del Cabo, Mexico

Pool at Las Ventanas al Paraiso
Courtesy of Rosewood

Score: 95.60

More information: rosewoodhotels.com

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44. Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland

Exterior of Fogo Island Inn
Alex Fradkin/Courtesy of Fogo Island Inn

Score: 95.61

More information: fogoislandinn.ca

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43. Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Italy

Exterior of the Borgo Egnazia
Courtesy of Borgo Egnazia

Score: 95.62

More information: borgoegnazia.com

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41. (tie) Hotel Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Aerial view of the Hotel Wailea
Courtesy of Hotel Wailea

Score: 95.64

More information: hotelwailea.com

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41. (tie) St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia

room at the St Regis Bora Bora
Courtesy of St. Regis Bora Bora

Score: 95.64

More information: stregisborabora.com

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40. Montage Kapalua Bay, Maui, Hawaii

bedroom at the Montage Kapalua Bay
Courtesy of Montage Kapalua Bay

Score: 95.72

More information: montagehotels.com/kapaluabay

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39. Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina

Wine casitas at Cavas Wine Lodge
Courtesy of Cavas Wine Lodge

Score: 95.73

More information: cavaswinelodge.com

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38. Rancho Santana, Rivas, Nicaragua

view of a suite at Rancho Santana
Courtesy of Rancho Santana

Score: 95.74

More information: ranchosantana.com

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37. Six Senses, Yao Noi, Thailand

Six Senses Yao Noi
Courtesy of Six Senses Yao Noi

Score: 95.75

More information: sixsenses.com

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36. Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Room with a view at The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe
Courtesy of Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe

Score: 95.78

More information: edgewoodtahoe.com

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35. Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Sacred Valley, Peru

Indoor pool at the Tambo del Inka
Courtesy of Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa

Score: 95.88

More information: tambodelinkaresort.com

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32. (tie) The Peninsula, Paris

Loby at the Peninsula Paris
Courtesy of The Peninsula Hotels

Score: 96.00

More information: paris.peninsula.com

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32. (tie) The Peninsula, Tokyo

View from a room at the Peninsula Tokyo
Courtesy of The Peninsula Hotels

Score: 96.00

More information: tokyo.peninsula.com

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32. (tie) Resort at Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Aerial view of the Resort at Pedregal
Courtesy of The Resort at Pedregal

Score: 96.00

More information: theresortatpedregal.com

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31. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Lobby at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Score: 96.07

More information: mandarinoriental.com/bangkok

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30. Cala de Mar Resort & Spa, Ixtapa, Mexico

Room with a view at Cala de Mar Ixtapa
Courtesy of Cala de Mar Ixtapa

Score: 96.11

More information: calademar.com

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29. Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa

Detail at the Saxon Hotel
Courtesy of Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Score: 96.13

More information: saxon.co.za

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28. Taj Exotica, Goa, India

Plunge pool at the Taj Exotica, in Goa
Courtesy of Taj Hotels

Score: 96.18

More information: tajhotels.com

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27. Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand

Bedroom at the Huka Lodge
Courtesy of Huka Lodge

Score: 96.20

More information: hukalodge.co.nz

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25. (tie) Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

Bedroom at the Taj Lake Palace
Courtesy of Taj Hotels

Score: 96.27

More information: tajhotels.com

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25. (tie) The Lowell, New York City

lobby and artwork at The Lowell
Elizabeth Lippman/Courtesy of The Lowell

Score: 96.27

More information: lowellhotel.com

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24. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India

Pool at the Rambagh Palace, a Taj Hotel
Courtesy of Taj Hotels

Score: 96.33

More information: tajhotels.com

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23. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

View from a villa at the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru in the Maldives
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Score: 96.36

More information: fourseasons.com/maldiveslg

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22. The Oberoi, Mumbai

Exterior of the Oberoi Mumbai
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Score: 96.42

More information: oberoihotels.com

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20. (tie) La Réserve—Hôtel & Spa, Paris

Bedroom detail at La Reserve Paris Hotel
Courtesy of La Réserve Paris Hotel, Spa & Apartments

Score: 96.44

More information: lareserve-paris.com

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20. (tie) Viceroy Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Exterior of the Viceroy Riviera Maya
Courtesy of Viceroy Hotel Group

Score: 96.44

More information: viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

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19. La Residence, Franschhoek, South Africa

Lobby at La Residence
Courtesy of La Residence

Score: 96.57

More information: theroyalportfolio.com/la-residence

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18. Gibb's Farm, Karatu, Tanzania

Exterior of Gibb's Farm retreat
Scott Ramsay/Courtesy of Gibb's Farm

Score: 96.62

More information: gibbsfarm.com

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17. Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India

Twilight at Oberoi Rajvilas
Michelle Chaplow/Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Score: 96.69

More information: oberoihotels.com

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16. Eolo – Patagonia’s Spirit, El Calafate, Argentina

Horseback riding at Eolo
Courtesy of EOLO

Score: 96.71

More information: eolopatagonia.com

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14. (tie) Six Senses Douro Valley, Lamego, Portugal

Pool with a view at Six Senses Douro Valley
Courtesy of Six Senses Douro Valley

Score: 96.84

More information: sixsenses.com

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14. (tie) Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Courtesy of Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Score: 96.84

More information: inkaterra.com

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13. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Sunset at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Score: 96.95

More information: fourseasons.com/maldiveskh

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12. Amandari, Bali, Indonesia

View from the Amandari
Courtesy of Amandari

Score: 96.96

More information: aman.com

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11. Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India

Pool at the Oberoi Amarvilas
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Score: 97.02

More information: oberoihotels.com

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10. Nayara Springs, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

overhead of the Nayara Springs pool
Courtesy of Nayara Springs

Score: 97.04

More information: nayarasprings.com

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9. Nihi Sumba Island, Indonesia

Bedroom at Nihi Sumba
Courtesy of Nihi Sumba

Score: 97.06

More information: nihi.com

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8. Temple House, Chengdu, China

Bedroom at The Temple House
Courtesy of The Temple House

Score: 97.26

More information: thetemplehousehotel.com

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7. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
Al Argueta/Courtesy of Tierra Patagonia

Score: 97.38

More information: tierrahotels.com/patagonia

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6. The Mulia, Bali, Indonesia

Pool at Mulia Bali
Courtesy of The Mulia Bali

Score: 97.81

More information: themulia.com/mulia-bali

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4. (tie) Inverlochy Castle Hotel, Torlundy, Scotland

Exterior of Inverlochy Castle
Sergio Lora/Getty Images

Score: 97.87

More information: inverlochycastlehotel.com

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4. (tie) Inkaterra La Casona, Cuzco, Peru

Inkaterra La Casona room
Courtesy of Inkaterra La Casona

Score: 97.87

More information: inkaterra.com

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3. Frangipani Beach Resort, Anguilla

Frangipani Beach Resort
Courtesy of Frangipani Beach Resort

Score: 97.88

More information: frangipaniresort.com

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2. Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland

Ballyfin hotel in Ireland
Courtesy of Ballyfin

Score: 98.00

More information: ballyfin.com

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1. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia

Aerial view of the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
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

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