They say lightning rarely strikes twice, but in the realm of ultra-luxury hospitality, perfection is a habit.

Unveiled last night during an industry-studded ceremony at Les Salles du Carrousel in Paris, marking the event's international debut outside London, the 2026 edition of The World's 50 Best Hotels celebrated exceptional properties across 22 territories, welcoming 10 dynamic new entries alongside a suite of elite accolades.

Rosewood hong kong via ig and Gary Ng

Rosewood Hong Kong: IG

The 50 Best Hotels winners

Rosewood Hong Kong wins Best Hotel in the World & Best Hotel in Asia for 2026: IG

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Rosewood Hong Kong: IG

Dominating the skyline from its enviable Victoria Harbour address, Rosewood Hong Kong claimed the top spot as The World's Best Hotel for a second consecutive year at The 50 Best Hotels awards ceremony. A masterpiece, conceived by interior designer Tony Chi as a 65-story vertical estate, the hotel seamlessly blends modern luxury with rich local identity. Its triumph is driven by world-class standards across every dimension, featuring 413 guest rooms and suites, 11 acclaimed dining concepts that act as destination venues in their own right, and the expansive multi-level Asaya wellness sanctuary. By pairing impeccable intuitive service with a deep connection to Hong Kong's cultural landscape, Rosewood sets the ultimate benchmark for modern global hospitality.

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The Connaught, London: IG

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Capella Bangkok, Thailand: IG

Meanwhile, Southeast Asia solidified its dominance at the pinnacle of luxury travel. Capella Bangkok rose from third position in 2025 to number two, closely followed by Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River coming in at number three. Representing the GCC on the global stage, Dubai's iconic Atlantis The Royal claimed the number four position, earning dual honours as both The Best Hotel in the Middle East and the Best Beach Hotel. Unfortunately, this year, no Saudi Arabian destinations featured in the top 100 listing.

Europe claimed the highest total with 21 listed properties. Passalacqua on Lake Como came in at number five, named The Best Hotel in Europe and winning the Best Boutique Hotel Award for the third straight year. Italy and France earned six spots each, while the UK secured four, with London entries including Claridge's at number 13, Raffles London at The OWO at number 28, and The Connaught at number 49.

The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026

Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Capella Bangkok, Bangkok
Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
Passalacqua, Lake Como
Rosewood São Paulo, São Paulo
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
Upper House Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Bangkok
Aman Tokyo, Tokyo
Four Seasons Firenze, Florence
Claridge's, London
Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
Capella Sydney, Sydney
Raffles Singapore, Singapore
Casa Maria Luigia, Modena
Le Bristol, Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris
Desa Potato Head, Bali
San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara
One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit
Bulgari Tokyo, Tokyo
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, Los Cabos
Royal Mansour, Marrakech
Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens
Raffles London at The OWO, London
Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
The Peninsula Istanbul, Istanbul
Bulgari Roma, Rome
Patina Osaka, Osaka
Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Nihi Sumba, Sumba Island
Badrutt's Palace, St. Moritz
Park Hyatt Kyoto, Kyoto
Hôtel du Couvent, Nice
Portrait Milano, Milan
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Plaza Athénée, Paris
Hotel Sacher Vienna, Vienna
Estelle Manor, Witney
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
Amangiri, Canyon Point
The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Maroma, Riviera Maya
Aman Nai Lert, Bangkok
The Connaught, London
San Domenico Palace, Taormina

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