Travelers from around the world have decided their favorite hotels for 2024 and Tripadvisor has unveiled the final results of winners for its annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards. The awards celebrate this year’s highest rated hotels based on Tripadvisor reviews.
Deep in the heart of Brazil is the number 1 hotel, Hotel Colline de France, a French inspired 34 suite boutique hotel located in the middle of the mountain town of Gramado. The property has the most 5-star reviews of any other listing on the site.
The No. 1 hotel in the United States is the Shore Hotel. The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Santa Monica, Calif. with stunning ocean views. Guests love the contemporary property and personal attention from the staff.
Vietnam, Maldives and Mexico lead the pack with two properties each while in the U.S. New York City and San Antonio, Texas have the most reviewed hotels.
“According to our Tripadvisor reviewers – each of the world’s best hotels caters to the traveler looking for accessible luxury and unique, tailored experiences,” said Dan Mitchell, Vice President & General Manager Hotels, Tripadvisor.
Here are the Best of the Best Hotels in the World for 2024 as selected by Tripadvisor readers.
1. Hotel Colline de France - Gramado, Brazil
Winner for three years in a row, this 34-suite property is a European Castle full of charm, elegance, personality and top-notch service, in a very unlikely location. You will feel like you are in the French Empire at this property with its sophistication worthy of royalty.
2. OBLU SELECT Lobigili - Malé, Maldives
Located just a few minutes from Malé International Airport, Lobigili is an adults only contemporary resort. Positioned along a turquoise lagoon, there are 68 specially designed villas including overwater and pool villas.
3. La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa - Hoi An, Vietnam
Surrounded by green rice fields and small villages, adjoining the Thu Bon River, three is a wide selection of guestrooms, suites and duplexes across three wings – classical hotel style and two wings of townhouse villas with verandas, terraces, and balconies.
Three wings come with four pools – one for children, a freshwater pool, a saltwater one plus an infinity pool ‘merging’ with the rice fields.
4. Adiwana Suweta- Bali, Indonesia
Located in a quiet haven in Ubud, the property offers spacious suites and private pool villas all facing the lush green jungle. Located near the heart of the city, near the famous Ubud Palace, this is a tranquil escape from the city life.
5. Iberostar Grand Packard - La Habana, Cuba
This 5 star hotel is located on the famed Paseo del Prado, next to iconic buildings like the Velasco palace and the National Capitol. The 321-room modern
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