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New York City, United States
A century-old beaux arts landmark on Union Square, the W New York has completed its $100 million renovation and now pairs 256 guest rooms with Seahorse, The Living Room venues, and Guardian at the W rooftop bar. With Star Wine List recognition for 2026, it sits at the intersection of downtown energy and uptown polish.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
A Forbes 5-Star property carrying 91 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels index, the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait sets Old World luxury codes against Kuwait City's appetite for scale and ceremony. Ikaros Club suite access, polished service, and a Hilton Worldwide operational standard place it at the upper tier of the city's international hotel market.
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Positioned in the heritage district of Al Jazeera Al Hamra, the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah occupies a gold-domed arabesque structure that reads more like a palace than a hotel. With 203 rooms and suites, Forbes 4-Star recognition (2025), and a 92.5-point placement on the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 list, it sits at the upper tier of a RAK resort scene that has grown considerably more competitive in recent years.
Williamsburg, United States
A Forbes 4-Star property carrying 92 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, the Williamsburg Inn occupies a distinct position among Virginia's historic accommodations. The inn sits at the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, where the surrounding 18th-century streetscape shapes the tone of every meal and stay. Guests booking here are choosing a property whose dining and public spaces are woven directly into the colonial preservation district.
Berlin, Germany
Wilmina Apartments and Lofts occupy a quiet position on Kantstraße in Charlottenburg, one of Berlin's most composed residential and dining quarters. The light-filled apartments and lofts offer more space and autonomy than a conventional hotel room, making them a practical base for longer stays or for travellers who prefer to set their own rhythm in the city.
Shanghai, China
Opened in September 2024 on Weihai Road in Jing'an, Alila Shanghai occupies a considered position between the district's historic lane culture and its contemporary business energy. Named to the Tatler Best Hotels Asia-Pacific 2025 list and recognised by Star Wine List, the property operates at the quieter, design-conscious end of Shanghai's premium hotel spectrum, with a rooftop bar, Spa Alila, and a library that function as counterweights to the city's pace.
Santiago, Chile
W Santiago occupies the 21st floor of El Golf, Las Condes, with 196 rooms, a rooftop pool overlooking the Andes, and two restaurants that have drawn serious attention: NoSo for Chilean ingredient-led cooking and Karai by Mitsuharu, recognised on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2024. La Liste awarded the hotel 97.5 points in its 2026 Top Hotels ranking.
Clearwater Beach, United States
Opened in 2023, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa repositions the Gulf Coast's most visited stretch of sand with a design-forward approach that trades coastal kitsch for a sleek turquoise-and-neutral palette. Ranked #39 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025 and recognized by Star Wine List in 2026, the property offers rooftop dining, four dining and drinking venues, and a sea-inspired spa across generously sized rooms from 420 square feet.
Praslin, Seychelles
Raffles Seychelles occupies 14 hectares on Praslin's Anse Takamaka, with 87 private pool villas, six dining venues, and one of the largest spas in the archipelago. Rated 90 points by La Liste Top Hotels 2026, it sits within the upper tier of Indian Ocean resort properties. Access by helicopter, private boat, or island drive sets the tone before check-in.
Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
On the east coast of Mauritius, Le Touessrok occupies a stretch of Trou d'Eau Douce Bay where the architecture moves between three distinct wings, two private islands, and a Bernhard Langer-designed golf course on Ile aux Cerfs. Scored 92.5 points on the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 ranking, the property positions itself firmly in the upper tier of Indian Ocean resort hotels, balancing seclusion-focused design with a program broad enough for families and couples alike.
Bodrum, Turkey
Opened in April 2025 on Torba Bay, Susona Bodrum is an LXR Hotels & Resorts property with 70 rooms, suites, and villas facing the Aegean. Its restaurant Malva holds a Gault & Millau Türkiye toque and a Michelin Guide Türkiye recommendation, with a menu rooted in produce from the Bodrum Peninsula and Gulf of Gökova. La Liste ranks the hotel at 90 points in its 2026 Top Hotels edition.
Palm Springs, United States
Ranked #29 on Condé Nast's Best Hotels list for 2025, Thompson Palm Springs sits at the centre of downtown on North Palm Canyon Drive, marrying midcentury modern architecture with a contemporary amenity stack that includes an award-winning Middle Eastern restaurant, two outdoor pools, a HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room, and more than 35,000 square feet of dining and retail. It is the kind of property that draws both destination travellers and local residents with equal conviction.
Los Angeles, United States
On the Sunset Strip since January 2023, 1 Hotel West Hollywood brings the brand's sustainability-led formula to Los Angeles: 285 rooms built with 75 tons of reclaimed local timber, 100 percent certified carbon-neutral operations, and a Star Wine List-recognised bar program. The Bamford Wellness Spa, rooftop bar Harriet's, and an all-electric Audi fleet position it firmly in West Hollywood's upper tier of design-conscious hotels.
Limassol, Cyprus
Opened in 2019 on Limassol Bay, AMARA is a modernist coastal hotel where every room commands a 180-degree sea view. The dining lineup spans Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian counter and Giorgio Locatelli's Michelin-recognised Italian kitchen, alongside a seafood restaurant and a 3,000-square-metre spa. Its design-first approach positions it at the upper tier of Cyprus's contemporary hotel scene.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Assila, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Jeddah earned 91.5 points in La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking and houses more than 2,000 works by Saudi artists across its 304 rooms and public spaces. The hotel sits on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street in the Al Andalus district, with dining spanning an Argentinian grill, an Arabic mezze restaurant, and an international buffet. Architects oriented the building to draw natural light through its interiors, and the 20th-floor outdoor pool looks across the Jeddah skyline.
Seoul, South Korea
On the slopes of Namsan in Seoul's Jung District, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul sits at the intersection of urban access and genuine remove. Rooms average 915 square feet and most include private plunge pools, while the spa program draws directly from Korean bathing traditions. La Liste ranked the property at 90 points in its 2026 Top Hotels index.
Monterey, United States
Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach operates at the quieter, more intimate end of the Pebble Beach Resorts trio, with just 24 rooms in a Spanish Colonial estate that opened in 1999 and earned Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The property sits directly beside the Forbes Five-Star Spa at Pebble Beach and overlooks the first and second fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Its scale, complimentary evening hospitality, and recent 2024 renovations position it as the resort's most residential option.
Manama, Bahrain
Charthouse Bahrain holds both the 2025 World Travel Awards for World's Leading Boutique Hotel and Bahrain's Leading Boutique Hotel, placing it at the summit of Manama's design-led accommodation tier. Located on Road 4626 in the 323 district, it sits within Bahrain's growing cohort of smaller, character-driven properties that compete on identity rather than scale. For travellers seeking an alternative to the city's large international towers, it represents the clearest reference point.
Hua Hin, Thailand
Chiva-Som in Hua Hin is a 54-room wellness resort occupying 7 acres of beachfront gardens on the Gulf of Thailand. Named the 2025 Best Wellness Retreat by Tatler Asia-Pacific, it pairs medical-grade diagnostics with traditional Eastern therapies, organic spa cuisine, and a treatment programme spanning Watsu, Shiatsu, Reiki, and clinical weight management.
Miami, United States
The Delano Miami Beach reopens on March 9, 2026, following a comprehensive reimagining of one of South Beach's most storied addresses. The redesign preserves its Art Deco heritage — terrazzo floors, white columns, the celebrated pool — while introducing four new restaurant and bar concepts and a holistic wellness studio. Recognized by Star Wine List (2026) and enrolled in Virtuoso's exclusive Preview Program, the returning property occupies a rare position in Miami Beach's hotel market.
Corfu, Greece
Winner of both the 2025 World Travel Awards for Greece's and Europe's Leading Luxury Resort, Domes Miramare occupies a storied seafront site in Moraitika with roots in one of modern Greece's most architecturally significant buildings. The adults-only property spans 182 rooms, suites, and villas, positioned at the intersection of Ionian coastal tradition and contemporary resort design.
Almancil, Portugal
Dunas Douradas Beach Club holds three World Travel Awards wins for 2025, including World's Leading Golf and Villa Resort, Europe's Leading Resort Villas, and Portugal's Leading Villa Resort.
San Diego, United States
Set on nearly 10 acres along La Jolla's North Torrey Pines Road, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa traces its roots to an 1880s equestrian estate, with salvaged brickwork and rancho-style architecture threading history through every courtyard. Its 210 guest rooms, signature restaurant Mustangs & Burros, and a wine program recognised by Star Wine List 2026 position it among San Diego's more historically grounded luxury retreats.
Paris, France
Experimental Marais sits at 116 Rue du Temple in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, where the Experimental Cocktail Club group has extended its influence from bar programming into hospitality. The property places itself in the design-led, low-key end of Paris's boutique hotel tier, offering a distinct counterpoint to the palace hotels of the 8th. Check availability directly through the Experimental group's channels.
New York City, United States
Faena New York occupies a purpose-built address in West Chelsea at 500A West 18th Street, bringing the group's layered design and entertainment programming to Manhattan. Tierra Santa Healing House is now open, and Faena Theatre remains part of the property's 2026 cultural rollout.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
On Avenida Atlântica, facing Copacabana Beach with Sugarloaf Mountain behind it, the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana positions itself within Rio's upper tier of beachfront hotels through a 1950s carioca design brief, four distinct food and drink venues, and a Gold Lounge tier that separates it from standard full-service competitors.
Beau Champ, Mauritius
On Mauritius's east coast, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita occupies a private lagoon setting in Beau Champ, where 90 villas and 45 residences each carry an infinity-edge plunge pool. Awarded 92 points by La Liste Top Hotels 2026, it pairs a conservation-focused marine program with complimentary golf on two signature courses, positioning it among the island's most operationally complete luxury resorts.
Grand Junction, United States
Set against the red rock walls of Unaweep Canyon on the Colorado-Utah border, Gateway Canyons Resort translates the Discovery Channel founder's curiosity-driven ethos into 72 rooms across adobe lodges and premium casitas on more than 6,000 acres. Star Wine List recognition in 2026, helicopter canyon tours, and a resident stable of Bentleys and Porsches position this as Western Colorado's most programme-dense wilderness retreat.
Naples, Italy
Grand Hotel Parker's has anchored the Chiaia hillside since 1870, holding two Michelin stars in 2025 for its dining programme and commanding unobstructed views across the Bay of Naples toward Vesuvius and Capri. With 67 rooms and suites, period antiques throughout, and rates from US$549 per night, it occupies a distinct tier among Naples' historic luxury properties — one defined by culinary credibility as much as architectural heritage.
Bellagio, Italy
The only five-star hotel in Bellagio, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni has anchored the village's lakefront for more than 150 years. Michelin Guide-recommended dining, 94 individually designed rooms, and a position where the two arms of Lake Como converge make it the reference point against which other Como properties are measured. La Liste ranked it 92 points in its 2026 Top Hotels edition.
Capri, Italy
Perched a thousand feet above the Bay of Naples on Capri's western cliffside, Hotel Caesar Augustus is a Relais and Chateaux property with 55 individually appointed rooms and near-unobstructed views across to Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento, and Ischia. A 2026 Star Wine List award confirms the quality of its beverage program. The combination of cliff-edge dining, a celebrated infinity pool, and an organic kitchen garden makes it one of the island's most distinctive addresses.
Rome, Italy
Positioned on a quiet lane in Rome's historic Jewish Ghetto, Hotel Chapter Roma scored 90.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, placing it among the Italian capital's most recognised design-led properties. The building reads as a layered archive of the neighbourhood's past, while its programming keeps one foot firmly in the city's contemporary art scene. Guests staying here are closer to the Pantheon than most Romans get on a Tuesday morning.
Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Diplomat occupies a Strandvägen address that places it at the quieter, more residential end of Stockholm's waterfront boulevard, a block from the bustle of Östermalm's main shopping streets. With 130 rooms and a position that has anchored the neighbourhood's hotel scene for decades, it represents the established, unhurried end of Stockholm's luxury accommodation tier — distinct from the newer design-forward entrants that have reshaped the city's hotel conversation.
San Francisco, United States
A full-scale downtown hotel occupying a prime position just blocks from Union Square, Hotel Nikko San Francisco operates at the larger end of San Francisco's city-center accommodation tier with 532 rooms. Its modern design and central Mason Street address make it a practical anchor for both business travelers and those using the city as a base for wider California exploration.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Winner of the 2025 World Travel Awards for both World's Leading and Asia's Leading Luxury Business Hotel, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong occupies a commanding position on Mody Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East. The five-star property holds 572 rooms and suites with direct Victoria Harbour views, and runs four distinct dining outlets including Hoi King Heen, which has accumulated its own award record for Cantonese cuisine.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Sitting on Bai Truong beach within Phu Quoc Marina, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort holds the 2025 World Travel Awards for both Vietnam's and Asia's Leading Luxury Family Resort — a double distinction that places it at the summit of the island's large-scale resort tier. The Star Wine List recognition (2026) signals that the food and beverage program extends well beyond poolside convenience.
Cusco, Peru
A 16th-century convent on Cusco's historic centre, converted into a JW Marriott property with 91 points on La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking. Oxygen-enriched rooms address altitude from arrival, while the Health Club Spa, inner courtyard fire pits, and Qespi Restaurant's market-sourced Andean menu give the hotel a credible wellness and recovery architecture beyond its heritage shell.
Colerne near Bath, United Kingdom
A 1720 Georgian manor set within 500 acres of Wiltshire parkland, six miles from Bath, Lucknam Park operates in the upper tier of British country house hotels.
Lisbon, Portugal
LUMEN Hotel & The Lisbon Light Show holds both the 2025 World Travel Awards for Portugal's Leading Lifestyle Hotel and Europe's Leading Lifestyle Hotel, a double distinction that places it at the front of Lisbon's concept-driven accommodation tier. Located on Rua Sousa Martins in the Avenidas Novas district, it pairs a light-art installation with hotel programming in a format that competes on concept coherence rather than scale.
Arusha, Tanzania
Mwiba Lodge sits within a private wildlife reserve on giant stone boulders, delivering panoramic views across canyon and savannah terrain that few camps in the Serengeti ecosystem can match. Winner of the 2025 World Travel Awards for Tanzania's Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp and rated 93 points by La Liste Top Hotels 2026, it occupies a distinct tier among Tanzania's private-reserve properties.
Naples, United States
Opened in November 2025, Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort brings the brand's coastal playbook to 125 acres and 1,000 feet of Gulf shoreline in Southwest Florida. A Star Wine List 2026 recipient, it enters the Naples luxury market at the upper bracket, offering a scale and beach-access combination that repositions what coastal stays in this city can look like.
Los Angeles, United States
Occupying a prime stretch of Ocean Avenue with direct Pacific views, Oceana Santa Monica is a 70-suite LXR property that completed a $30 million renovation in 2019. The hotel trades on its address: beach access, Montana Avenue shopping, and the Santa Monica Pier within walking distance. On-site French brasserie La Monique and a Star Wine List 2026 recognition round out the offering.
Highlands, United States
Old Edwards Inn and Spa occupies a restored historic property on Main Street in Highlands, North Carolina, where the Blue Ridge Mountains provide the backdrop for a collection of antique-furnished rooms, cottages, and spa suites. Rates from $500 per night and a 4.7/. The Falls Cottages and Satulah Suites represent the property's most considered accommodation offerings.
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Raffles Makkah Palace holds the 2025 World Travel Awards for World's Leading Luxury Halal Hotel and Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hotel, positioning it at the summit of the city's high-end accommodation tier. Located in the Royal Tower near Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, the all-suite property sits within direct reach of the Masjid Al-Haram. For pilgrims who require both proximity to the Haram and a full luxury suite format, it is the reference address in Makkah.
San Francisco, United States
Occupying a 1904 flatiron building at the intersection of Civic Center and the Tenderloin, San Francisco Proper Hotel places Kelly Wearstler's maximalist interior vision inside one of the city's most architecturally charged envelopes. The property earned Star Wine List recognition in 2026, signalling a beverage program with genuine depth. Among design-forward San Francisco hotels, it occupies its own tier — historically grounded, aesthetically assertive, and centrally positioned.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei's tallest hotel, the Far Eastern Plaza underwent a $50 million renovation and earned 91 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Positioned in Da'an District within walking distance of the Tonghua night market, the property pairs Song Dynasty-inspired design with rooms starting at 383 square feet. The 43rd-floor pool and Marco Polo lounge views of Taipei 101 make the vertical positioning central to the experience.
Penang Island, Malaysia
Soori occupies a heritage shophouse on Lebuh Aceh in George Town's oldest Arab quarter, earning a Star Wine List recognition in 2026 that signals a wine program operating above its surroundings. The address places it inside one of Penang's most architecturally layered streets, where nineteenth-century Straits Eclectic facades set the physical terms for everything inside.
Verona, United States
Set across 3,400 acres in Verona, New York, The Lodge at Turning Stone is the quieter, suite-only counterpart to the broader Turning Stone Resort Casino complex. A Star Wine List recognition (2026) signals serious dining credentials across 19 food and beverage outlets, while Skana Spa and all-suite room categories position this as a credible resort stay rather than a casino-attached afterthought.
Madrid, Spain
The Madrid EDITION sits on Plaza de Celenque in the historic centre, steps from Puerta del Sol and the city's three major art museums. With 200 rooms, five food and drink venues including Diego Muñoz's Peruvian restaurant Oroya, a rooftop infinity pool, and a basement nightclub, it earned 94 points in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 ranking. This is city-centre luxury built for people who want nightlife and room service in the same address.
Naples, United States
Set on Greg Norman-designed golf terrain three miles from the Gulf of Mexico, The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón operates in a distinct tier of Southwest Florida luxury: active, grounds-focused, and anchored by two Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary-certified courses. A Star Wine List 2026 recognition and hosting duties for the Naples Wine Festival place its food and drink program above the resort average. The Club Level adds a meaningful layer for guests arriving during peak season.
Washington DC, United States
In Washington D.C.'s West End, the Ritz-Carlton occupies a position that few urban luxury hotels manage: serious fitness infrastructure, a directly connected 100,000-square-foot Equinox Sports Club, and rooms that read as genuine retreats rather than corporate way-stations.
Shanghai, China
Occupying a converted 1929 art deco building on Nanjing East Road, The Shanghai EDITION bridges the gap between destination hotel and genuine local social hub. Ranked 91 points in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026, it houses the reservations-only Punch Room, the YONE restaurant, and a rooftop lounge that draws as many Shanghai residents as overnight guests. Neri & Hu's interiors set the architectural tone throughout.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The St. Regis Riyadh sits on Makkah Al Mukarramah Road as one of the Saudi capital's most decorated addresses, earning 96.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Its reputation rests partly on deliberate restraint in room count, placing it in a different tier from the city's large-format luxury towers. For guests who return regularly, that scale is the point.
Tokyo, Japan
Ranked #45 on the World's 50 Best Hotels list for 2025, The Tokyo Edition Toranomon occupies a glass tower in Minato City, putting Tokyo Tower views and three distinct restaurant concepts within reach of the Kamiyacho and Toranomon subway stations. With 206 rooms, 22 suites, and a design-led identity that sits between New York cool and Tokyo precision, it competes in a tier that prizes atmosphere as much as address.
Los Angeles, United States
Positioned at the junction of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on the Sunset Strip, The West Hollywood EDITION occupies a 13-story building shaped by Ian Schrager's interiors and John Pawson's minimalist architecture. The 190-room hotel holds a 2025 Forbes Recommended designation and a 2026 Star Wine List award, with outlets spanning a signature restaurant, rooftop pool, basement club, and a spa focused on ecological wellness.
New York City, United States
The William Vale occupies a purpose-built tower in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, positioning itself as the borough's most credible full-service hotel alternative to Manhattan's established luxury tier.
Canon De Tinajani, Peru
A six-bedroom tented camp set inside Tinajani Canyon at 12,900 feet, Andean's sixth Peruvian property was conceived as a transit stop and became something far more considered. Restored hacienda architecture anchors canvas campamentos with private hot tubs and wool-blanketed beds, while guided hikes through red-rock formations and community visits to local textile weavers fill the days. Doubles from $1,217, all-inclusive.
McMinnville, United States
Eight suites occupy a restored century-old hardware store on a tree-lined downtown McMinnville street, with rates from $909 per night. Every room booking includes a reserved seat at Ōkta, chef Matthew Lightner's hyper-seasonal ten-course restaurant and one of the Pacific Northwest's most sought-after reservations. The Willamette Valley wine program, in-room fireplaces, and complimentary breakfast from Ōkta's kitchen define the property's singular lodging proposition.
Los Angeles, United States
Opened in 2000 as the Viceroy Hotel Group's first boutique luxury property, Viceroy Santa Monica sits on Ocean Avenue within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier and the Main Street shopping corridor. A 2023 renovation updated its 162 rooms around a sun-and-surf palette, and the hotel holds a Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
Muscat, Oman
W Muscat occupies the Al Qurum coastal strip, where the Marriott lifestyle brand meets Oman's particular brand of Gulf modernity. Recognised as Oman's Leading Lifestyle Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards and awarded 95 points by La Liste in 2026, it positions itself at the intersection of international brand infrastructure and local market prestige, in a city that has quietly built one of the Gulf's more considered luxury hotel offerings.
Paris, France
Positioned less than a mile from the Château de Versailles, the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles operates at the intersection of palace-adjacent grandeur and modern luxury hotel design. A full-scale redesign, a Guerlain spa spanning 2,800 square metres, and a Michelin-starred restaurant by Gordon Ramsay separate this property from the standard Versailles lodging tier. Forbes Recommended (2025) and Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel (2025) recognition confirm its standing among France's leading luxury retreats.
Washington DC, United States
Set within the restored Old Post Office on Pennsylvania Avenue, Waldorf Astoria Washington DC occupies one of the capital's most historically weighted addresses, positioned between the White House and the U.S. Capitol. The property holds a Forbes 4-Star rating (2025) and a Star Wine List recognition (2026), and offers 263 guestrooms among the largest in the city by footprint.
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa occupies the car-free centre of Saas-Fee with direct sightlines to the Fee Glacier and proximity to one of the Alps' most extensive high-altitude ski domains. Rates from US$317 per night.
Palm Beach, United States
An adults-only, all-suite hotel within the gated Boca Raton resort, the Yacht Club positions itself at the quieter, more private end of South Florida's luxury hotel spectrum. All 112 suites include private balconies with views over Lake Boca Raton, and guests access the full resort amenity portfolio: private beach, Spa Palmera, 14 dining venues, and an 18-hole golf course. Forbes 4-Star (2025) and Star Wine List (2026) recognition underline its standing.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
A 12-banda private island resort roughly two miles off the Zanzibar coast, andBeyond Mnemba Island earned 90.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Rebuilt in 2024 by the Fox Browne team with architect Jack Alexander, the property sits in a tier of Indian Ocean escapes where genuine seclusion, beach dining, and reef access are the entire proposition.
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Family-owned since 1985 and carbon-neutral since before sustainability became a selling point, Hotel Belmar is one of Monteverde's oldest continuously operated eco-lodges. Austrian chalet architecture meets cloud forest canopy in rooms that guests describe as having a treehouse quality, with food drawn directly from on-site gardens and the coast. It sits in a category of its own among Monteverde's boutique properties.
Rivas, Nicaragua
On Nicaragua's Emerald Coast, Rancho Santana spreads across 2,700 acres of Pacific-facing cliffs, remote beaches, and jungle canopy between Tola and Rivas. The resort returned to La Liste's Top 100 Hotels in 2026 with a score of 90.5 points, drawing repeat visitors with its sea turtle sanctuary, farm-driven kitchen, and a spa set within the tree line. It occupies a category of its own among Nicaragua's coastal properties.
Singapore, Singapore
Set across 15 acres of garden grounds near Orchard Road, Singapore operates on a scale that few city hotels in Southeast Asia attempt: 792 rooms and suites spread across three distinct wings, recognized on both La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 list (94.5 points) and Tatler Asia-Pacific's Best Hotels 2025. The property positions itself between grand-scale international flagships and Singapore's newer boutique tier.
Kruger, South Africa
Suspended above the N'wanetsi River in Kruger National Park, Singita Lebombo Lodge operates 13 architect-designed suites with floor-to-ceiling glass walls across 33,000 acres of private wilderness. Recognised by La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 with 95 points, the lodge pairs twice-daily game drives with a culinary programme drawing on local organic ingredients and a South African wine cellar of serious depth.
Chicago, United States
On the Gold Coast stretch of Michigan Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago occupies floors above Water Tower Place with 434 rooms and suites dressed in lake-view windows and marble bathrooms. The dining programme pairs Torali Restaurant's Italian-leaning menu with a seasonal rooftop bar, while the Club Lounge's five daily culinary presentations set it apart from comparably priced Michigan Avenue addresses. Condé Nast ranked it No. 33 among the stronger hotels in the United States for 2025.
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Opened in 2023, Six Senses Crans-Montana positions itself at the summit of the Valais Alps resort tier, combining 78 rooms, 17 apartments, and a five-bedroom chalet with two restaurants and a full biohacking spa. The property brings the Six Senses sustainability framework to a destination that receives roughly 300 days of sunshine annually, making it a serious year-round proposition rather than a purely seasonal ski address.
Thalwil, Switzerland
Positioned on the western shore of Lake Zurich in Thalwil, Alex Lake Zürich earned 90 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking and holds a 4.. The property offers lake-view studios, water sports access, and rates from US$716 per night, placing it in the upper tier of design-led Swiss lakeside hotels within easy reach of the city.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Alila Mayakoba earned 90.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, placing it among Mexico's most recognised luxury properties. Set within the Mayakoba ecological reserve on the Riviera Maya, the property orients its programme around cenote rituals, waterway access, and dining experiences rooted in regional ingredients. It occupies the design-led, nature-integrated tier of Riviera Maya hospitality rather than the large-resort convention.
Tokyo, Japan
Occupying the upper floors of Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills positions itself at the intersection of Tokyo's financial district and its high-rise hospitality tier. The property holds a 2026 Star Wine List award and delivers 164 rooms averaging 50 square metres, each with deep-soak bathrooms drawn from Japanese bath culture and skyline views from floors 47 to 50.
Ushuaia, Argentina
Perched above Ushuaia on Cerro Alarkén, Arakur is one of the few properties in Argentine Patagonia to hold Leading Hotels of the World membership, a credential that places it in a select tier of South American wilderness retreats. The architecture takes full advantage of its refined position, with design that orients guests toward the Beagle Channel and forested slopes. For travellers routing through Tierra del Fuego, it functions as both destination and base.
Kyoto, Japan
ASAI Kyoto Shijo holds a 2025 Michelin Selected designation, placing it in a tier of Kyoto hotels where design clarity and neighbourhood positioning carry as much weight as room count. Located in Shimogyo on the Shijo corridor, it sits closer to the commercial pulse of Gion and the Kamo River than the retreat-style properties further north, making it a practical base for the city's southern cultural districts.
Reims Tinqueux, France
A family-run three-Michelin-star hotel-restaurant in Tinqueux, minutes from Reims, Assiette Champenoise has held its place at the summit of Champagne's dining hierarchy since 1975. The property combines 33 contemporary rooms and suites with a kitchen that earned its third star in 2014 and a Gault & Millau Chef of the Year designation the same year. Rates start from US$438 per night.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Athita The Hidden Court sits in Chiang Saen, one of Thailand's oldest towns, where the Mekong defines the horizon and Lanna architectural tradition shapes the built environment. Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, this boutique property operates at the quieter, more considered end of the northern Thailand accommodation spectrum, positioned well away from Chiang Rai's city centre bustle.
Naoussa Paros, Greece
Avant Mar sits in Naoussa, Paros, carrying Leading Hotels of the World membership as its clearest positioning signal — a designation that places it in a small cohort of independently minded Greek island properties operating at the upper tier of regional hospitality. The address at Piperi puts it within reach of Naoussa's port village character, where Cycladic whitewash meets serious seasonal dining and a growing premium accommodation scene.
Kingston, Canada
A design-led Kingston hotel with national editorial recognition, Belvedere Hotel belongs in the city’s small category of stays where architecture matters as much as location. Its 2026 Tablet Hotels Design Awards recognition gives it a clear trust signal for travellers choosing Kingston for a sharper sense of place rather than a generic overnight stop.
