The people have spoken, and they revealed where you can find the most luxurious overwater villas, the coolest skyscraper stays, and the most sweeping presidential suites. TripAdvisor, our parent company, just released its best hotels around the world, as chosen by travelers like you via millions of reviews. From opulent resorts in far-flung places (Mauritius, the Maldives) to big-city boutiques in London and Chicago, these are the absolute best hotels worldwide.
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Gili Lankanfushi
Rank: 1
Where: Maldives
Fun Fact: The Private Reserve (the largest overwater villa in the world) has its own waterslide into the surrounding lagoon.
Gili Lankanfushi
Rank: 1
Where: Maldives
Fun Fact: The Private Reserve (the largest overwater villa in the world) has its own waterslide into the surrounding lagoon.
Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens
Rank: 2
Where: Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Fun Fact: Rooms have private gardens and outdoor rain showers for two, plus romantic views of the volcano.
Shinta Mani Club
Rank: 3
Where: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fun Fact: The luxury hotel is just a 15-minute ride from the temples of Angkor Wat—via tuk-tuk, of course.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Rank: 4
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Fun Fact: The Four Seasons is located right at the end of Budapest's Chain Bridge, so the views of the Danube are pretty spectacular.
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Rank: 5
Where: Cusco, Peru
Fun Fact: The hotel used to be a convent and still contains an ancient fountain and a cloistered courtyard.
Cocoa Island by COMO
Rank: 6
Where: Maldives
Fun Fact: The architecture of Cocoa Island's 33 overwater suites was inspired by dhoni boats (the uniquely curved wooden vessels owned by local fishermen).
Hotel Alpin Spa Tuxerhof
Rank: 7
Where: Tux Alps, Austria
Fun Fact: The on-site alpine spa includes an indoor pool, hot tubs, seven saunas, a rock shower, an ice well, and a fire meditation room.
Al Maha
Rank: 8
Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fun Fact: From the infinity pool, guests can watch Arabian oryx, gazelles, and Ethiopian hedgehogs roam the desert.
Hotel Estalagem St. Hubertus
Rank: 9
Where: Gramado, Brazil
Fun Fact: Lago Negro, the black lake right outside the hotel, has swan-shaped paddleboats for rent.
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
Rank: 10
Where: Urubamba, Peru
Fun Fact: This is the only hotel in Urubamba with a private train to Machu Picchu.
Hotel Belvedere
Rank: 11
Where: Riccione, Italy
Fun Fact: This four-star property is a favorite among cyclists; the hotel even offers high-end De Rosa hybrid bikes for touring.
Four Seasons Fairways at Quinta do Lago
Rank: 12
Where: Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Fun Fact: Quinta do Lago has some 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, so this hotel is in a prime spot for golfers.
Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah
Rank: 13
Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fun Fact: A resort within a resort, Dar Al Masyaf's accommodations are all villas done in traditional Arabian style.
Mandarin Oriental Pudong
Rank: 14
Where: Shanghai, China
Fun Fact: This business-district hotel has the largest presidential suite in the city, at 8,482 square feet.
Constance Moofushi
Rank: 15
Where: Maldives
Fun Fact: The over-the-top resort is near a local fishing village, Himandhoo, where guests can experience traditional Maldivian culture.
The Gritti Palace
Rank: 16
Where: Venice, Italy
Fun Fact: Famous past guests at this historical hotel include Ernest Hemingway, W. Somerset Maugham, John Ruskin, and Peggy Guggenheim.
Constance Le Prince Maurice
Rank: 17
Where: Mauritius
Fun Fact: Rooms at this Mauritian resort are inspired by feng shui principles, with beds situated high above the floor to promote your Qi.
Harvey's Point
Rank: 18
Where: Donegal Town, Ireland
Fun Fact: This resort rests in the dreamy wilderness of the Bluestack Mountains, right on the edge of a picturesque lake.
The Upper House
Rank: 19
Where: Hong Kong
Fun Fact: Transfers to this modernist hotel are via hybrid Lexus, and room settings are controlled with an iPod touch. Pretty cool.
Haymarket Hotel, London
Rank: 20
Where: London, England
Fun Fact: Each of this quirky hotel's rooms has a unique color palette, with decor by designer Kit Kemp.
Casa Gangotena
Rank: 21
Where: Quito, Ecuador
Fun Fact: Casa Gangotena's restaurant serves traditional Ecuadorian cuisine and afternoon tea with herb infusions from its own gardens.
The Langham, Chicago
Rank: 22
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Fun Fact: The only U.S. hotel to crack the Top 25, The Langham is something of a landmark, just minutes from Navy Pier.
The Oberoi, Mauritius
Rank: 23
Where: Mauritius
Fun Fact: The Oberoi's spa is world famous for its mix of Ayurvedic, Western, Thai, and Balinese treatment techniques.
Kayakapi Premium Caves
Rank: 24
Where: Cappadocia, Turkey
Fun Fact: At this unique hotel, you will literally sleep in a cave—restored, of course, with heating, TVs, fireplaces, and patios.
Royal Savoy Sharm el Sheikh
Rank: 25
Where: Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Fun Fact: An exclusive resort within the Savoy Sharm el Sheikh complex, the Royal Savoy has its own private pools, waterfalls, and beach area.
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