The third annual World’s 50 Best Hotels, unveiled at Old Billingsgate in London, celebrates exceptional hospitality from 22 destinations across six continents. Rosewood Hong Kong takes the coveted No.1 position, marking Asia’s continued dominance and reaffirming Hong Kong as a world capital for luxury travel. The 2025 list underscores a global appetite for refined design, sustainability, and deeply personalised experiences.
“It gives us great pleasure to share the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and to celebrate Rosewood Hong Kong’s achievement as No.1. This exceptional hotel has featured in the top three since the inception of the awards in 2023, offering world-class service and sensational guest experiences in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic destinations. This year’s list celebrates the best properties from 22 destinations across six continents, consolidating Asia’s place as a leader in global hospitality.”—Emma Sleight, Head of Content, The World’s 50 Best Hotels.
The Best Hotel in the World: Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Towering over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong embodies contemporary Asian luxury with refined restraint. Opened in 2019, the 65-storey property features 413 rooms designed by Tony Chi, 11 dining venues, and the Asaya wellness centre, where guests can access holistic therapies, aesthetic treatments, and private spa lodges equipped with sleep-enhancing systems. Its blend of design, art, and hospitality excellence cements its position as a benchmark for urban luxury worldwide.
Global Trends and Key Insights
Asia leads with 20 hotels in the Top 50, followed by Europe with 17, North America with 6, Africa with 3, and Oceania and South America with 2 each. Thailand remains a powerhouse, with Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River (No.2) and Capella Bangkok (No.3) both reaffirming the capital’s role as a global hospitality hub. Elsewhere in Asia, Raffles Singapore (No.5), Mandarin Oriental Qianmen Beijing (No.14), and Desa Potato Head Bali (No.18) reflect the region’s balance between heritage, sustainability, and innovation.
Europe’s highest entry is Passalacqua (No.4) in Lake Como, which also wins the Best Boutique Hotel Award for the second year. The continent is represented by five UK hotels—Claridge’s (No.16), The Connaught (No.29), Raffles London at The OWO (No.31), The Emory (No.32), and Estelle Manor (No.47)—alongside French, Italian, and Greek icons such as Le Bristol Paris (No.19), Four Seasons Firenze (No.9), and Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens (No.17).
North America features six properties, including Chablé Yucatán (No.8) in Mexico, which also earns The Best Hotel in North America title. Africa’s highest-ranked property, Royal Mansour Marrakech (No.13), wins the WhistlePig Highest Climber Award after rising 25 places. In Oceania, Capella Sydney (No.12) is named The Best Hotel in Oceania, while Copacabana Palace (No.11) leads South America and claims the Lavazza Highest New Entry Award.
Special Awards and New Honours
This year introduced the Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award, presented to Singita – Kruger National Park (No.40), recognising design that enhances guest experience through emotional and sensorial storytelling. Desa Potato Head Bali takes home the Eco Hotel Award, reinforcing its commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainability. The Nikka Best New Hotel Award goes to Mandarin Oriental Qianmen in Beijing, while the SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award is given to Soneva Fushi in the Maldives. The Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group Award is awarded to Four Seasons, and Ian Schrager receives the SevenRooms Icon Award for his pioneering contributions to modern hospitality.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025
- Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
- Capella Bangkok, Bangkok
- Passalacqua, Lake Como
- Raffles Singapore, Singapore
- Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Bangkok
- Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá
- Four Seasons Firenze, Florence
- Upper House Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
- Capella Sydney, Sydney
- Royal Mansour, Marrakech
- Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
- Bulgari Tokyo, Tokyo
- Claridge’s, London
- Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens
- Desa Potato Head, Bali
- Le Bristol, Paris
- Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
- Cheval Blanc, Paris
- Bulgari Roma, Rome
- Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
- Rosewood São Paulo, São Paulo
- Aman Tokyo, Tokyo
- Hotel Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole
- Hôtel du Couvent, Nice
- Soneva Fushi, Maldives
- The Connaught, London
- La Mamounia, Marrakech
- Raffles London at The OWO, London
- The Emory, London
- Maroma, Riviera Maya
- The Calile, Brisbane
- The Lana, Dubai
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
- Janu Tokyo, Tokyo
- The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
- One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit
- Singita – Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
- Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles
- The Mark, New York
- Las Ventanas al Paraíso, Los Cabos
- The Tokyo Edition Toranomon, Tokyo
- Hotel The Mitsui, Kyoto
- Estelle Manor, Witney
- Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, Rovinj
- Hotel Sacher, Vienna
- Mandapa, Bali
- Aman Nai Lert, Bangkok
- Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz
- Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi
- The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Four Seasons Tamarindo, La Manzanilla
- Nihi Sumba, Sumba Island
- Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
- Four Seasons at The Surf Club, Surfside
- Park Hyatt Kyoto, Kyoto
- Dusit Thani Bangkok, Bangkok
- Aman New York, New York
- Rosewood Bangkok, Bangkok
- Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri
- The Carlyle, New York
- The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles
- Four Seasons Madrid, Madrid
- Montage Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas
- San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara
- Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
- The Siam, Bangkok
- Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid, Madrid
- Hotel Cipriani, Venice
- Mount Nelson, Cape Town
- Aman Kyoto, Kyoto
- The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York
- Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls
- The Greenwich Hotel, New York
- Gleneagles, Auchterarder
- Aman Venice, Venice
- Plaza Athénée, Paris
- Reschio, Lisciano Niccone
- Casa Maria Luigia, Modena
- Splendido, Portofino
- Six Senses Zighy Bay, Zaghi
- The Datai, Langkawi
- Four Seasons Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco
- Huka Lodge, Taupō
- Ett Hem, Stockholm
- Eden Rock, St. Barths
- Suján Jawai, Jawai
- Soneva Secret, Maldives
- The Johri, Jaipur
- Le Sirenuse, Positano
- Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen
- Maçakızı, Bodrum
- Amangalla, Galle
- Amangiri, Canyon Point
- Portrait Milano, Milan
- Amanbagh, Ajabgarh
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025: Best in Continent
Best Hotel in Asia: Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1) in Hong Kong
Best Hotel in Europe: Passalacqua (No.4) in Italy
Best Hotel in North America: Chablé Yucatán (No.8) in Mexico
Best Hotel in South America: Copacabana Palace (No.11) in Brasil
Best Hotel in Oceania: Capella Sydney (No.12) in Australia
Best Hotel in Africa: Royal Mansour Marrakech (No.13) in Morocco
Best Hotel in the Middle East: Atlantis The Royal (No.6) in UAE
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025: Special Awards
Nikka Best New Hotel Award: Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
SevenRooms Icon Award: Ian Schrager
Eco Hotel Award: Desa Potato Head, Bali
American Express Travel One To Watch Award: Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award: Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Best Boutique Hotel Award: Passalacqua, Lake Como
Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group Award: Four Seasons
WhistlePig Highest Climber Award: Royal Mansour, Marrakech
Lavazza Highest New Entry Award: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award: Singita – Kruger National Park
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