World's Best The Top 100 Hotels in the World in 2019 By Sarah Bruning Published on July 10, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Travel + Leisure readers explore far and wide, and the hotels that impress them reflect not only their high standards but also their ever-expanding sense of curiosity and adventure. This year's list of the top 100 hotels in the world reflects 33 countries and all continents except Antarctica. The honorees include sweeping Western ranches in the United States, intimate African safari lodges, and palatial estates in Italy. Still, a handful of qualities unite them all: superlative service, outstanding surroundings, and luxurious amenities. 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. Once again, Asia reigns as the region with the most hotels honored by T+L readers — a total of 22 properties in a broad range of settings. The stunning Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao (No. 91) is set amid the cloud forests of Laos; the "exceptional" Leela Palace New Delhi (No. 31) puts guests in the center of the bustling capital city; and the brightly colored No. 6 JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa sits steps from Khem Beach. Coming in second is Africa, with 17 properties earning accolades. Tanzania's Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (No. 86) got praised by one reader for "unique décor that provides a sense of place." Eight South Africa hotels made the list, with Singita Sabi Sand coming in highest at No. 3. "Amazing lodge, impeccable service, fantastic food, and incredible game viewing experience," said one reader. Related: The World's Best Awards 2019 Rounding out the list are 39 more top-notch hotels and resorts. Some are in well-traveled locations, such as the Lowell (No. 98) in New York City, Meadowood Napa Valley (No. 75) in California's wine country, La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa (No. 55), and Hotel Matilda (No. 18) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Others are destinations in themselves, like New Zealand's the Farm at Cape Kidnappers (No. 4) and No. 15 Tierra Patagonia in Chile. Read on to find out which property snagged this year's coveted No. 1 spot. 100. Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Italy Courtesy of Borgo Egnazia Score: 95.29 More information: borgoegnazia.com Book This Deal Borgo Egnazia, skylark.com, rates from $241/night. Includes daily breakfast, $100 spa credit. 98. (tie) The Spectator Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina Courtesy of The Spectator Hotel Score: 95.29 More information: thespectatorhotel.com 98. (tie) The Lowell, New York City Courtesy of The Lowell Score: 95.29 More information: lowellhotel.com 97. Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico Courtesy of Grupo Vidanta Score: 95.30 More information: vidanta.com 96. The Temple House, Chengdu, China Courtesy of Swire Properties Score: 95.32 More information: thetemplehousehotel.com 95. Montage Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Courtesy of Montage Los Cabos Score: 95.32 More information: montagehotels.com/loscabos Book This Deal Montage Los Cabos, skylark.com, rates from $678/night. Includes daily breakfast, $100 resort credit. 94. Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Montego Bay, Jamaica Courtesy of Round Hill Hotel and Villas Score: 95.32 More information: roundhill.com 93. The Milestone Hotel, London Courtesy of The Milestone Score: 95.33 More information: milestonehotel.com 92. Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Courtesy of Casa Chamelon at Las Catalinas Score: 95.36 More information: casachameleonhotels.com/las-catalinas 91. Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, Laos Courtesy of Belmond Score: 95.37 More information: belmond.com 90. Lebua at State Tower, Bangkok Courtesy of Lebua Hotels & Resorts Score: 95.43 More information: lebua.com/state-tower 89. Le Meurice, Paris Courtesy of Le Meurice Score: 95.44 More information: dorchestercollection.com 88. Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Courtesy of Hyatt Score: 95.46 More information: hyatt.com 87. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Jumeirah Score: 95.47 More information: jumeirah.com 86. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Paul Joynson-Hicks/Courtesy of Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Score: 95.50 More information: serenahotels.com 85. Nayara Gardens, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica Courtesy of Nayara Score: 95.51 More information: arenalnayara.com 84. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California Kodiak Greenwood/Courtesy of Post Ranch Inn Score: 95.53 More information: postranchinn.com 83. Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cuzco, Peru Courtesy of Palacio del Inka Score: 95.59 More information: marriott.com 81. (tie) The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia Courtesy of The St. Regis Bora Bora Score: 95.60 More information: marriott.com 81. (tie) Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw Courtesy of Hotel Bristol, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw Score: 95.60 More information: marriott.com 80. Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica Courtesy of Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection Score: 95.62 More information: aubergeresorts.com/altagracia Book This Deal Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, skylark.com, rates from $301/night. Includes daily breakfast, $100 resort credit. 79. Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana Courtesy of Triple Creek Ranch WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 95.62 More information: triplecreekranch.com 78. Katikies Hotel, Santorini, Greece Christos Drazos/Courtesy of Katikies Hotel Score: 95.63 More information: katikies.com 77. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Danang, Vietnam Score: 95.66 More information: danang.intercontinental.com 76. Tensing Pen, Negril, Jamaica Courtesy of Tensing Pen Score: 95.67 More information: tensingpen.com 75. Meadowood Napa Valley, St. Helena, California Courtesy of Meadowood Napa Valley Score: 95.67 More information: meadowood.com 74. The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 95.71 More information: oberoihotels.com 73. Hotel Wailea, Maui, Hawaii Courtesy of Hotel Wailea Score: 95.74 More information: hotelwailea.com 72. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, San Diego Courtesy of Rancho Valencia Score: 95.74 More information: ranchovalencia.com 71. Six Senses Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand Courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Score: 95.75, sixsenses.com 70. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia Courtesy of Jade Mountain WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 95.75 More information: jademountain.com 69. Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Lodges, South Africa Courtesy of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Score: 95.78, sabisabi.com 68. andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge, Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa Courtesy of andBeyond Score: 95.79 More information: andbeyond.com 66. (tie) The Lanesborough, London Courtesy of The Lanesborough Score: 95.80 More information: oetkercollection.com Book This Deal The Lanesborough, An Oetker Collection Hotel, skylark.com, rates from $782/night. Includes daily breakfast, $100 resort credit, guaranteed late checkout. 66. (tie) Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest, Illinois Courtesy of Deer Path Inn Score: 95.80 More information: thedeerpathinn.com 65. andBeyond Kirkman's Kamp, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa Courtesy of andBeyond Score: 95.81 More information: andbeyond.com 64. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Score: 95.83 More information: fourseasons.com/sayan 63. Montage Kapalua Bay, Maui, Hawaii Courtesy of Montage Kapalua Bay Score: 95.88 More information: montagehotels.com/kapaluabay 62. Matetsi Victoria Falls, Matetsi Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe Courtesy of Matetsi Victoria Falls Score: 95.95 More information: matetsivictoriafalls.com 61. Curtain Bluff, Antigua Courtesy of Curtain Bluff Score: 95.95 More information: curtainbluff.com 55. (tie) Viceroy Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Courtesy of Viceroy Riviera Maya Score: 96.00 More information: viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/riviera-maya 55. (tie) Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile Courtesy of Tierra Atacama Score: 96.00 More information: tierrahotels.com/atacama 55. (tie) Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 96.00, rosewoodhotels.com 55. (tie) North Block Hotel, Yountville, California Courtesy of North Block Score: 96.00, northblockhotel.com 55. (tie) La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa Courtesy of La Réserve Paris Hotel & Spa Score: 96.00 More information: lareserve-paris.com 55. (tie) Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland, Canada Alex Fradkin/Courtesy of Fogo Island Inn Score: 96.00 More information: fogoislandinn.ca 54. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 96.08 More information: oberoihotels.com 53. The Bristol Hotel, Bristol, Virginia Courtesy of The Bristol Hotel Score: 96.09 More information: bristolhotelva.com 52. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Chiang Rai, Thailand Courtesy of Anantara Score: 96.13, anantara.com 51. Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy Courtesy of Palazzo Avino Score: 96.15 More information: palazzoavino.com 50. andBeyond Bateleur Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Courtesy of andBeyond Score: 96.19 More information: andbeyond.com 49. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.20 More information: oberoihotels.com 48. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Courtesy of Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Score: 96.22 More information: fourseasons.com/serengeti 47. Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand Courtesy of Anantara Score: 96.24 More information: anantara.com/en/hua-hin 46. Frangipani Beach Resort, Anguilla Courtesy of Frangipani Beach Resort Score: 96.25 More information: frangipaniresort.com 45. Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown, New Zealand Courtesy of Matakauri Lodge Score: 96.27 More information: robertsonlodges.com 44. The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Somerville, Massachusetts Joseph St.Pierre/JS Photography/Courtesy of The Row Hotel Score: 96.32 More information: marriott.com 43. Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Lake Como, Italy Courtesy of Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni Score: 96.33, villaserbelloni.com 41. (tie) Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley, Peru Courtesy of Sol y Luna - Relais & Chateaux Score: 96.40 More information: hotelsolyluna.com 41. (tie) Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection, Greece Courtesy of Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection Score: 96.40 More information: aubergeresorts.com/gracehotel 40. Six Senses Fiji, Malolo Island, Fiji Courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Score: 96.44 More information: sixsenses.com 39. Nihi Sumba, Indonesia Courtesy of Nihi Sumba Score: 96.46, nihi.com Book This Deal Nihi Sumba Island, skylark.com, rates from $767/night. Includes complimentary spa treatment, room upgrade on arrival. 38. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 96.48, tajhotels.com 37. Six Senses Laamu, Olhuveli Island, Maldives Courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Score: 96.50 More information: sixsenses.com 36. Hotel Eleven, Austin, Texas Paul Bardagjy/Courtesy of Hotel Eleven Score: 96.55 More information: hotelelevenaustin.com 35. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort, San José del Cabo, Mexico Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 96.56 More information: rosewoodhotels.com 34. Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa DOOK/Courtesy of Lion Sands Game Reserve Score: 96.60 More information: lionsands.com 33. The Inn of the Five Graces, Santa Fe, New Mexico Courtesy of Inn of the Five Graces Score: 96.62 More information: fivegraces.com 32. Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa Courtesy of Saxon Hotel, Villas, & Spa WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 96.63 More information: saxon.co.za 31. The Leela Palace New Delhi Courtesy of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Score: 96.69 More information: theleela.com 30. The Shore Club, Turks and Caicos Courtesy of The Shore Club Score: 96.79 More information: theshoreclubtc.com 29. The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Courtesy of Asilia Score: 96.84, asiliaafrica.com 27. (tie) Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 96.89 More information: rosewoodhotels.com 27. (tie) Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford, Vermont Jumping Rocks/Courtesy of Rabbit Hill Inn Score: 96.89 More information: rabbithillinn.com 26. Gangtey Lodge, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan Ken Spence/Courtesy of Gangtey Lodge Score: 97.18 More information: gangteylodge.com 25. The Vines Resort & Spa, Mendoza, Argentina Courtesy of The Vines Resort & Spa Score: 97.20 More information: vinesresortandspa.com 24. Inn at Willow Grove, Orange, Virginia Courtesy of The Inn at Willow Grove Score: 97.22 More information: innatwillowgrove.com 23. The Oberoi, Mumbai Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 97.25 More information: oberoihotels.com 22. J.K. Place Firenze, Florence Courtesy of J.K. Place Firenze Score: 97.27 More information: jkplace.com 21. Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia George Apostolidis/Courtesy of Southern Ocean Lodge Score: 97.43 More information: southernoceanlodge.com.au 20. Londolozi, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa Courtesy of Londolozi Score: 97.45 More information: londolozi.com 19. The Resort at Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Courtesy of The Resort at Pedregal Score: 97.51 More information: theresortatpedregal.com 18. Hotel Matilda, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Courtesy of Hotel Matilda Score: 97.54 More information: hotelmatilda.com 17. Canaves Oia Epitome, Santorini, Greece Christos Drazos/Courtesy of Canaves Oia Epitome Score: 97.58 More information: canaves.com 16. Ellerman House, Cape Town Courtesy of Ellerman House Score: 97.60 More information: ellerman.co.za 15. Tierra Patagonia, Torres del Paine, Chile James Florio/Courtesy of Tierra Patagonia Score: 97.65 More information: tierrahotels.com/patagonia 14. Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand Christopher Wise Score: 97.74 More information: sixsenses.com 12. (tie) Turtle Island, Fiji Courtesy of Turtle Island Score: 97.78 More information: turtlefiji.com 12. (tie) Royal Mansour, Marrakesh, Morocco Courtesy of Royal Mansour Score: 97.78 More information: royalmansour.com 9. (tie) Rosewood Beijing Courtesy of Rosewood Score: 97.87 More information: rosewoodhotels.com 9. (tie) Lapa Rios Lodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Courtesy of Lapa Rios Score: 97.87 More information: laparios.com 9. (tie) The Bushcamp Company’s Mfuwe Lodge, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Courtesy of Bushcamp Company Score: 97.87 More information: bushcampcompany.com 8. Singita Grumeti, Serengeti National Park Area, Tanzania Courtesy of Singita Score: 98.12 More information: singita.com 7. The Mulia, Bali, Indonesia Courtesy of The Mulia Score: 98.25 More information: themulia.com 6. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Vietnam Courtesy of JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Score: 98.56 More information: marriott.com 5. Gibb's Farm, Karatu, Tanzania Scott Ramsay/Courtesy of Gibb's Farm Score: 98.56 More information: gibbsfarm.com 4. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Courtesy of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Score: 98.57 More information: robertsonlodges.com 3. Singita Sabi Sand, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa Courtesy of Singita WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 98.59 More information: singita.com 2. The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, Wyoming Courtesy of Brush Creek Ranch Score: 98.67 More information: brushcreekranch.com 1. The Leela Palace Udaipur, India Courtesy of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Score: 98.89 More information: theleela.com A "breathtaking view of Lake Pichola" is just one reason Travel + Leisure readers gave for choosing this Rajasthan hotel as their favorite. The elegant 72-room, eight-suite "service-oriented" property excels in "glamour and romance," according to one fan, who said the hotel would be "ideal for honeymoons or special celebrations." But the staff will go above and beyond, whether there's an occasion or not, to help arrange excursions to local sights, including the Crystal Gallery and Vintage Car Museum. Readers also appreciated the hotel's "excellent" facilities, which include a sumptuous spa where guests can unwind with ayurveda-inspired treatments. See all of our readers' favorite hotels, cities, airlines, cruise lines, and more in the World's Best Awards for 2019. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit