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Beijing, China
Occupying the upper floors of WF Central on Wangfujing Street, Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing positions 73 oversized rooms and suites — many facing the Forbidden City — at the intersection of imperial Beijing and the city's contemporary retail corridor. La Liste's 2026 ranking awarded it 96.5 points, placing it among a narrow tier of boutique luxury properties in the Chinese capital.
Taipei, Taiwan
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei sits on tree-lined Dunhua North Road in Songshan District, scoring 97.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Its 303 rooms are among the more spacious in the city, rates start from around USD 361, and the two-floor spa is the largest hotel spa in Taiwan. The property's Art Deco interiors and 1,700 collected artworks place it in a distinct tier among Taipei luxury hotels.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Set within Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Gardens occupies a position in Costa Rica's rainforest lodging tier defined by architectural intimacy rather than scale. Accommodations range from 855-square-foot casitas with plunge pools to octagonal Rainforest Villas, all oriented around volcano or forest views. Consistent recognition from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Forbes Travel Guide places it among the region's most credentialed properties.
Zakynthos, Greece
At Tsilivi on Zakynthos's northeast coast, Olea All Suite Hotel occupies a distinctive architectural register: thatched roofs, oak, and bamboo set against tropical-modernist cube structures threaded through by flowing water. The all-suite format positions it squarely in the design-led end of the island's accommodation market, where material honesty and spatial coherence tend to define the guest experience more than room count.
North Male Atoll, Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah occupies one of the largest private islands in North Malé Atoll, with 118 detached villas across 12 beaches and six kilometres of shoreline. Reached by a 45-minute luxury yacht transfer or 15-minute private seaplane from Malé, it sits in the upper tier of Indian Ocean resort properties and earned 96.5 points in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 ranking. The Epicure Wine Cellar, six dining venues, and a full ESPA spa give the property unusual depth for a beach resort.
Adelboden, Switzerland
A modernist Alpine hotel in the low-key Swiss resort of Adelboden, The Cambrian trades chalet kitsch for oiled hardwoods, custom furnishings, and near-universal balcony views across the valley. With 71 rooms, an Italian restaurant, ski facilities, and a spa, it positions itself as a quietly confident alternative to Switzerland's more publicised resort circuit, priced from around $296 per night.
Shanghai, China
Occupying floors 39 to 58 of a Lujiazui tower, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong faces the Bund across the Huangpu River with 285 Art Deco-inspired rooms and suites. Rated 96 points on La Liste Top Hotels 2026 and holding a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star spa designation, it connects directly to the Shanghai IFC Mall. Rooms start from approximately USD 491 per night.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Occupying floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong holds La Liste's Top Hotels recognition with 97.5 points in 2026 and positions itself at the upper tier of Kowloon luxury. Its 312 rooms combine neutral tones with Asian detail, while Ozone on the 118th floor operates as Hong Kong's highest rooftop bar. Tin Lung Heen remains the hotel's most decorated dining address.
London, United Kingdom
Down a quiet mews off Dean Street, The Soho Hotel sits at the centre of one of London's most restless neighbourhoods without advertising the fact. Firmdale's 96-room property trades in the design signature of Kit Kemp: rooms that are larger than the postcode should allow, colour used as argument rather than decoration, and public spaces that feel genuinely inhabited. Rates from around $616 per night position it in London's premium boutique tier.
Ḩanak, Saudi Arabia
Reached by seaplane or speedboat from the Saudi mainland, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort occupies a private island in the Ummahat archipelago — a project that earned 99 points from La Liste Top Hotels 2026 and a Star Wine List award. Ninety overwater and beachfront villas, each with a private pool, sit within a fully renewable-powered property at the frontier of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea development.
Crillon Le Brave, France
A 34-room five-star property occupying a cluster of 17th and 18th-century stone houses at the summit of a hilltop Vaucluse village, Crillon le Brave holds a Michelin One Key (2024) and frames Mont Ventoux across its panoramic terrace. The spa operates from former vaulted stables; the bistronomic restaurant draws on southern French produce. Few Provençal properties balance genuine historic architecture with contemporary comfort at this level.
New York City, United States
A 46-story glass tower at the edge of SoHo, The Dominick positions itself against downtown New York's most design-forward hotels with 391 rooms starting at 425 square feet, a Michelin-starred restaurant under Chef Sean Hergatt, and a Sisley Paris spa with hammam treatments. La Liste ranked it 90 points in 2026. The address puts Tribeca and the West Village within walking distance.
Costalegre, Mexico
Ranked #55 on the World's 50 Best Hotels list in 2025 and awarded 95 points by La Liste, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo sits on a private peninsula within a 3,000-acre nature reserve on Mexico's Costalegre coast. Elena Reygadas oversees the flagship dining programme across three distinctly positioned restaurants, and 157 rooms and suites span beachfront and cliffside settings on one of the Pacific's least-developed luxury coastlines.
Cusco, Peru
A 16th-century convent turned 55-suite Belmond property, Palacio Nazarenas occupies one of Cusco's most architecturally layered addresses. Inca stonework, colonial frescoes, and oxygen-enriched suites with 24-hour butler service frame a stay that ranks #87 on the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list. The city's first outdoor infinity-edge pool and the Senzo restaurant complete a property that sits at the sharper end of Cusco's luxury tier.
Barcelona, Spain
A five-star boutique hotel on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Almanac Barcelona sits one block from Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district. Its 91 rooms occupy a restored 19th-century building with interiors spanning Art Deco to mid-century modernism, recognised by a Michelin One Key (2024) and La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 96.5 points. Rates from $673 per night.
Lijiang, China
Positioned above Lijiang's UNESCO-listed Old Town on Lion Hill, Amandayan translates the Nakhi architectural tradition into 35 all-suite accommodations built around calm courtyards with Yunnan pine and elm detailing. At $744 per night, it sits at the upper tier of Yunnan luxury, pairing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain views with a restaurant focused on mountain-foraged Yunnan and Cantonese fare, a traditional tea house, and a wellness suite grounded in Chinese medicinal practice.
Forio, Italy
A Leading Hotels of the World member and Michelin 1 Key holder on Ischia's western coast, Botania Relais & Spa distributes 40 rooms across nine villas within a two-acre garden estate in Forio. Three on-site restaurants, including Il Mirto with its Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy, give the property a dining depth unusual for the island. Ischia's quieter alternative to Capri, with genuine credentials.
Florence, Italy
Built around a Byzantine tower dating to the sixth century and occupying the footprint of a former medieval church, Brunelleschi Hotel sits metres from the Duomo in central Florence. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant Santa Elisabetta and a 2024 Michelin Key recognition give the property credentials that extend well beyond its location. Rooms from around $397 per night across 96 keys, with suite guests assigned a dedicated personal concierge.
San Pietro In Cariano, Italy
A fifteenth-century Venetian villa outside Verona, Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà operates in a category most Italian properties never attempt: a working luxury hotel where the rooms double as curated gallery spaces. With 56 keys, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and interiors designed by Alessandro Mendini, it occupies a distinct position in the northern Italian hotel scene — seasonal, serious about art, and uncompromising on atmosphere.
Camden, United States
A Victorian mansion on Penobscot Bay that has operated since 1874, Camden Harbour Inn earns its 2024 Michelin Key through a design approach that deliberately breaks from New England convention. Twenty rooms furnished with modernist pieces and saturated color sit alongside the French-accented restaurant Natalie's and a small spa, placing this 20-room property firmly in the small-luxury tier.
Cape Cod, United States
Operating since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn occupies a quarter-mile of private Cape Cod shoreline and earns 91 points from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking. Five restaurants, a boat fleet, and 217 rooms spanning the main Inn and cottage-style outbuildings place it in the upper tier of New England coastal resort properties. The architecture and maritime-inflected interiors make it one of the region's most recognizable historic lodging addresses.
Billiers, France
Spread across a rocky Breton peninsula, Domaine de Rochevilaine occupies a former 13th-century abbey site assembled from stone manor houses, a fisherman's cottage, and a granite castle. All 34 rooms face the Atlantic, the gastronomic restaurant follows a seafood-led menu, and the spa draws on marine ingredients. Rates start from US$382 per night, placing it firmly in the premium Relais et Châteaux tier.
Palma, Spain
Positioned on Palma's ancient city walls with Mediterranean views from every room, Es Princep is a 66-room boutique hotel carrying both Leading Hotels of the World membership and a Michelin Key. The rooftop infinity pool and Zaranda restaurant give it a competitive edge among Palma's design-led properties, while room rates from $339 keep it accessible within the upper-boutique tier.
Miami, United States
One block off Collins Avenue's hotel corridor, Esmé Miami Beach earns a 2024 Michelin Key for Spanish-Mediterranean interiors and a suite of food and drink concepts that run from omakase to tiki bar. At 145 rooms and starting from $119, it sits in a price tier that undercuts most of Miami Beach's boutique competitors without sacrificing atmosphere. Washington Avenue's nightlife starts at the front door, making this a genuine neighbourhood property rather than an island unto itself.
Tokyo, Japan
Occupying the upper floors of Blue Front Shibaura Tower South, Fairmont Tokyo places 217 rooms and suites above Tokyo Bay with views split between water and city skyline. Five restaurants and bars cover Japanese, Mediterranean, and French fare. Rates from $799 per night position the property within Tokyo's upper tier of international luxury brands.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Positioned on Al Maryah Island between Abu Dhabi's central business district and Saadiyat Island's cultural corridor, the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi earned 92 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking and took the 2025 World Travel Awards for Abu Dhabi's Leading Luxury Hotel. Across 200 rooms, a 2,000-piece art collection, and a multi-outlet restaurant program that draws city residents as much as hotel guests, it functions as both a self-contained property and a gateway to the emirate's most active cultural quarter.
Vevey, Switzerland
Pierre-Yves Rochon's renovation brought the 50-room property into sharp condition while preserving its period framework. Les Saisons, the in-house restaurant, holds a Michelin star. Rates from US$390 per night.
Los Cabos, Mexico
Grand Velas Los Cabos operates at the upper tier of all-inclusive resorts along the Corridor, with 307 ocean-view suites, a 35,000-square-foot spa, and a La Liste Top Hotels score of 94.5 points (2026). Every suite faces the Sea of Cortéz, personal concierges are available around the clock, and dining is open to outside guests — a combination that sets it apart from comparable all-inclusive formats in Mexico.
San Sebastián, Spain
San Sebastián's grand hotel benchmark, Hotel Maria Cristina sits on the banks of the Urumea River in the city's historic centre, earning a Michelin Key (2024) and 96.5 points in La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking. Its 136 rooms and suites preserve Belle Époque architecture while housing three distinct food and drink venues. Rates from $591 per night position it at the upper tier of the city's hotel market.
Milan, Italy
For nearly a century, the Hotel Principe di Savoia has served as the reference point for luxury accommodation in Milan. Part of the Dorchester Collection, the 301-room neoclassical property on Piazza della Repubblica holds a Michelin 1 Key (2024) and a La Liste Top Hotels score of 91.5 points (2026). Rates from $523 per night place it at the summit of the city's grand hotel tier.
Norangsfjorden, Norway
Sitting at the end of Norangsfjorden beneath the jagged peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps, Hotel Union Øye has been receiving adventurers, royals, and writers since 1891. The original timber structure, carefully restored across 38 rooms and farmhouse suites, carries a gravity that newer Norwegian lodges cannot replicate. Rates start from US$294 per night, and the property scores 4.8 out of 5 across 648 guest reviews.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
A 19th-century hospice turned boutique hotel in Guayaquil's affluent Samborondón district, Hotel del Parque sits within a 10-acre wildlife sanctuary and holds the 2025 World Travel Award for Ecuador's Leading Heritage Hotel. Rates start from US$339 per night. La Liste placed it at 90 points in its 2026 Top Hotels ranking, positioning it firmly among South America's most decorated heritage properties.
Soorts-Hossegor, France
On the quieter, lake-facing side of Hossegor, Les Hortensias du Lac positions itself apart from the Atlantic-front crowd: 25 rooms in a freshly renovated Art Deco property, a Michelin Key-recognised restaurant looking out over Lake Hossegor, and a design that borrows from surf-shack simplicity without surrendering comfort. Rates from $301 per night. La Liste Top Hotels 2026 rated it 95 points.
Riva del Garda, Italy
Founded in 1899 and a Leading Hotels of the World member, Lido Palace sits on the northern shore of Lake Garda with a guest history that runs from Archduke Franz Ferdinand to Cornelius Vanderbilt. Architect Alberto Cecchetto's interventions give it a split identity: Belle Époque bones alongside sharp contemporary extensions, 42 rooms rated by Michelin with one Key in 2024, and a spa that faces the lake through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Nîmes, France
A Leading Hotels of the World member holding a 2024 Michelin Key, L'Imperator occupies a prime position between the Maison Carrée and the Jardin de la Fontaine in Nîmes. Sixty rooms and suites, plus a handful of private residences, are set within a restored Art Deco shell redesigned by Marcelo Joulia.
Toronto, Canada
Hotel Toronto occupies the first 17 floors of a 66-storey tower at 188 University Avenue, earning a Michelin Key in 2024. Its 202 rooms sit between the financial and entertainment districts, with a 20,000-square-foot wellness floor, Miraj Hammam Spa, and Momofuku on property. Rates begin around CAD $966 per night.
Saratoga, United States
A 30,000-acre all-inclusive ranch resort in Saratoga, Wyoming, Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection earned a 93.5-point score on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels list. The property spans a stately 38,000-square-foot lodge, cabin suites, a full-service spa, and Orvis-endorsed fly fishing across the Platte River Valley, with all lodging, dining, beverages, and activities included in the rate.
Cape Town, South Africa
Set across nine acres of manicured gardens in Cape Town's Constantia Valley, The Cellars-Hohenort occupies a 17th-century Cape Dutch manor house with 51 rooms, two restaurants, and a full-service spa. Room rates include daily breakfast, a welcome bottle of wine, and a complimentary minibar. The property sits roughly 15 minutes from central Cape Town and 25 minutes from the airport.
Wilmington, United States
A Romanesque bank building from 1885, The Quoin brings Michelin Key-recognized hospitality to Wilmington's historic downtown in 24 rooms across a richly layered interior designed by Philadelphia-based Method Co. and Stokes Architecture + Design. The old bank vault is now a cocktail bar; the rooftop is Wilmington's first. For boutique hotel travelers passing through Delaware, there is no comparable address in the city.
Nagoya, Japan
Built inside and around Nagoya's decommissioned 1954 television tower, this 14-room boutique hotel turns a city landmark into an intimate retreat. Iron support beams cut through the rooms themselves, and unobstructed views over Central Park come as standard. A Michelin Key recipient in 2024, it houses both an upscale French restaurant and a fine-dining Tokai regional option, with rates from $328 per night.
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