Highest Rated Stays
The world's most
exceptional places to stay
Updated for 2026
From iconic luxury hotels to private island villas, mountain retreats to wellness sanctuaries, this collection represents stays that consistently earn the highest guest ratings worldwide.
Each property has been selected based on outstanding guest reviews, unique character, exceptional service, and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences across every category of accommodation.
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#1 Rosewood Hong Kong
Hong Kong
A landmark luxury hotel overlooking Victoria Harbour, known for refined design, exceptional service, and cultural significance.
#2 Capella Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
An intimate riverside sanctuary offering private villas, personalized service, and a deep connection to Bangkok's cultural heritage along the Chao Phraya River.
#3 Passalacqua
Lake Como, Italy
A meticulously restored 18th-century villa on Lake Como, celebrated for its romantic atmosphere, residential scale, and deeply personalized hospitality set within lush terraced gardens.
#4 Raffles Singapore
Singapore
A legendary grand hotel embodying colonial elegance and timeless luxury, renowned for its all-suite accommodation, lush courtyards, and impeccable service in the heart of Singapore.
#5 Claridge's
London, UK
A timeless icon of British luxury, celebrated for its Art Deco elegance, impeccable service, and enduring role in London's cultural and royal history.
#6 Aman Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
A serene urban sanctuary occupying the top floors of Otemachi Tower, offering sweeping city views, minimalist Japanese design, and Aman's signature peaceful luxury.
#7 Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll, Maldives
A pioneering barefoot luxury resort on a private island, offering overwater villas, exceptional diving, and a commitment to sustainability in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
#8 Four Seasons Bora Bora
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
An overwater paradise on a private motu, offering iconic thatched-roof bungalows, turquoise lagoon views, and world-class service in one of the world's most beautiful settings.
#9 The Brando
Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Marlon Brando's former private island transformed into an ultra-luxe eco-resort, offering unparalleled privacy, pristine nature, and commitment to sustainability on a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
#10 North Island
Seychelles
An exclusive private island resort with just 11 villas, offering complete seclusion, pristine beaches, and a pioneering conservation story in the Indian Ocean.
#11 Nayara Tented Camp
Arenal, Costa Rica
An intimate rainforest retreat offering luxury safari-style tents with private plunge pools, surrounded by Arenal Volcano's lush biodiversity and natural hot springs.
#12 Song Saa Private Island
Koh Rong, Cambodia
Cambodia's first luxury resort, set across two private islands with overwater villas, pristine beaches, and a deep commitment to marine conservation and community development.
#13 Aman Le Mélézin
Courchevel, France
A refined ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat in the heart of Courchevel 1850, blending alpine charm with Aman's signature serenity and personalized service.
#14 The Little Nell
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen's only five-star, five-diamond hotel, offering ski-in/ski-out access to Aspen Mountain, exceptional dining, and a legendary ski concierge program.
#15 The Chedi Andermatt
Andermatt, Switzerland
A contemporary alpine sanctuary combining Swiss mountain heritage with Asian design elements, offering direct ski access, exceptional spa facilities, and refined dining.
#16 Como Shambhala Estate
Ubud, Bali
A holistic wellness retreat nestled in Bali's lush jungle, offering personalized health programs, yoga, meditation, and healing therapies in a deeply restorative natural setting.
#17 Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
Koh Samui, Thailand
An award-winning holistic wellness sanctuary set on a secluded bay, offering tailored wellness programs, traditional healing therapies, and transformative detox experiences.
#18 Chablé Yucatán
Chocholá, Mexico
A secluded wellness retreat set within a restored 19th-century hacienda, blending contemporary design, Mayan heritage, and deep jungle tranquility in the heart of the Yucatán.
#19 Giraffe Manor
Nairobi, Kenya
An iconic boutique hotel where endangered Rothschild giraffes visit through the windows at breakfast, offering an unforgettable wildlife experience in an elegant 1930s manor.
#20 Singita Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, South Africa
An ultra-luxury safari lodge offering unparalleled wildlife encounters in private concessions within Kruger National Park, combining contemporary design with exceptional game viewing and conservation commitment.
#21 Katikies Santorini
Santorini, Greece
An iconic cliffside retreat in Oia offering infinity pools carved into volcanic rock, breathtaking caldera views, and quintessential Cycladic architecture.
#22 Aman Venice
Venice, Italy
A 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, offering Venetian splendor with Aman's serene luxury, private gardens, and timeless Italian opulence.
#23 Amangiri
Utah, USA
A dramatic desert sanctuary nestled in Utah's canyon country, offering minimalist pavilions, a stunning pool carved into rock formations, and otherworldly landscapes.
#24 Belmond Hotel Caruso
Ravello, Italy
A clifftop palazzo perched above the Amalfi Coast with an infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, lush gardens, and timeless Italian elegance.
#25 Ashford Castle
Cong, Ireland
A medieval castle dating to 1228, offering luxurious accommodations, falconry, and Irish hospitality on 350 acres of manicured grounds along Lough Corrib.
#26 Jade Mountain
St. Lucia
An architectural masterpiece with open-air sanctuaries featuring private infinity pools and unobstructed views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea.
#27 Longitude 131°
Uluru, Australia
A luxury tented camp in the Australian outback offering direct views of Uluru from every pavilion, indigenous cultural experiences, and outback fine dining.
#28 Badrutt's Palace Hotel
St. Moritz, Switzerland
A legendary St. Moritz icon offering belle époque glamour, Michelin-starred dining, and unparalleled alpine luxury since 1896.
#29 Six Senses Zighy Bay
Musandam Peninsula, Oman
A secluded beachfront resort accessible by paragliding, boat, or mountain road, offering private pool villas and dramatic mountain-meets-sea landscapes.
#30 Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Paris, France
A Parisian palace on Avenue Montaigne offering haute couture service, Alain Ducasse dining, and Eiffel Tower views from its iconic red-geranium balconies.