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These are the 50 best hotels in the world
22.09.2023 - 22:21 / lonelyplanet.com / Lake Como
From harbor-front Hong Kong glam to old-school European luxury, a just-released list of the best hotels on the planet offers a handy guide to traveling the world in high style – or at least assembling a list of dream accommodations.
The inaugural ranking of the World’s 50 Best Hotels was announced this week in London, with the top spot claimed by luxury boutique hotel Passalacqua in Italy, which only opened last summer. Housed in a converted 18th-century villa that was once home to composer Vincenzo Bellini, the 24-room hotel on the shores of Lake Como is designed with breezy Italian relaxation firmly in mind, from an unfussy open kitchen to its seven acres of terraced gardens.
The list's collective judges are part of the World’s Best 50 Hotels Academy, a body of 580 international travel experts (with a 50-50 gender balance!) from the hotel and travel industries who vote anonymously on the best properties globally.
The winningest continent was Europe, with 21 properties, followed by Asia, with 18 entries ( including the number 2 and 3 spots: Hong Kong’s Rosewood Hotel and the Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, respectively). The USA has only two entries, both located in New York City: the Aman New York and Equinox New York.
Highlights from select hotels and the full list follow.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France
A “color-saturated 22-acre paparazzi-proof peninsula, with rose gardens as gorgeous as any in France” is the setting for this celebrity-fave hotel in Cap d’Antibes.
Four Seasons Firenze, Italy
This converted Renaissance-era palazzo is located near the city center, so you can spend the morning touring the Duomo and easily pop back to the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip.
Gleneagles, Scotland
“Endless country pursuits on tap,” like archery, fishing, and even falconry, make this Scottish getaway unique. The staff can also arrange for fabulous outdoor meals set against the stunning Perthshire scenery.
Aman Tokyo, Japan
On the 33rd and 34th floors of this stunning hotel is the Aman Spa, the biggest in Tokyo, featuring the crown jewel of a black basalt swimming pool.
Rosewood Hong Kong, China
Located in the harbor front of the city’s arts and design district, Victoria Dockside, the rooms at the hotel feature “plush furniture, curated art works, exquisite objets d’art, and a lavish, marble-clad bathroom – not to mention one of the best views money can buy.”
Desa Potato Head, Bali
This carbon-neutral luxe property is styled as a “creative village” where “music, art, design, food and wellness converge under a zero waste philosophy.”
Oberoi Amarvilas, India
The opulent Oberoi boasts one of the world's best views: it’s just steps from the Taj Mahal.
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