It is our honor to announce that The Leading Hotels of the World collection is home to the #1 Hotel in the World, Capella Ubud, Bali, which rose like cream to the top of this year’s World’s Best Awards list for its exquisite tent accommodations hidden amid the treetops of a lush green rainforest.
Recognized for their superlative service, quality, amenities, and overall value, this year 53 Leading Hotels were awarded a total of 80 World’s Best Awards by readers of Travel + Leisure. In addition to the #1 Hotel in the World, The Leading Hotels of the World collection features six more #1 winners across categories ranging from the top resorts in Africa, Asia, and the U.K. & Ireland, and the top city hotels in destinations like Rome, Paris, and Washington D.C. Congratulations each one of our winning hotels.
The Oyster Box in Durban won #1 resort in Africa, while the 21-acre beach resort, The Chedi Muscat, received the #2 spot among resort hotels in North Africa and The Middle East.
A balance of tranquility and adventure exudes from Capella Ubud, Bali, voted the #1 Hotel in the World. Additional properties across Japan, Singapore and Vietnam also ranked highly this year.
The newly rebuilt beachfront sanctuary, Le Sereno Hotel, Villas & Spa in St. Bart’s, was noted as one of the top resort hotels in the Caribbean.
Cartagena’s Hotel San Agustin ranked highly on the list of Central and South America City Hotels, as did The Faena Hotel Buenos Aires and The Vines Resort & Spa in Mendoza.
Europe is chock full of award-winning hotels – including the #1 resort hotel in The U.K. & Ireland, Ashford Castle – an 800-year-old castle-turned-resort in the west of Ireland.
The Hay-Adams, an historic boutique hotel in the heart of the United States capital was voted the #1 city hotel in Washington D.C. Plus, there are even more winners from Miami to Mexico.