The World’s 50 Best Hotels Have Been Revealed

Hot Hotels, International, Travel

19th September 2024 | By Andrea Pinto

After the World’s 50 Best Restaurants were announced earlier this year, the next big reveal is 2024’s 50 Best Hotels, that was announced at an awards ceremony in London earlier this week [on 17th September]. While Bangkok’s Capella Hotel earned the top spot for the year, there were some iconic London hotels that made it to the 50 best list including Raffles at The OWO which landed at #13, Claridges at #11 and The Connaught at #46. Read on for the complete list:

1. Capella Bangkok

Topping the charts on the World’s 50 Best Hotels list is Capella Bangkok that offers magnificent views of the Chao Phraya River. With 101 suites and villas, the hotel is famous for their team of “culturists” who are available to organise everything from meditation sessions to dining recommendations in the city, to make your holiday a truly special one. The hotel is also home to their flagship restaurant Côte that is led by three Michelin starred-chef Mauro Colagreco, and an award-winning spa which offers a vitality pool, water therapy facilities, a relaxation room in a lush garden and some luxe, world-class, treatment suites.

website: www.capellahotels.com

2. Passalacqua

A five-star hotel on Lake Como which offers warm, personalised services, Passalacqua is an 18th century villa that was once an aristocrats’ home. With 24 rooms, the property features landscaped gardens, magnificently restored edifices, and their signature vintage orange open-top Fiat 500 that’s used to zip you around the estate. Just an hour away from Milan, expect a relaxed but stylish stay, that’s known for its generous hospitality – you’re part of the family when you stay here.

website: www.passalacqua.it

3. Rosewood Hong Kong

Perched above Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is one Kowloon waterfront’s most prestigious hotels. With 413 rooms inside the 65-storey building, you can expect gorgeous views and palatial vibe, with ten distinctive dining concepts, a fabulous outdoor infinity pool and  impeccable service that promises an unforgettable holiday in Hong Kong.

website: www.rosewoodhotels.com

4. Cheval Blanc

To witness Paris at its fashionable best, Cheval Blanc is the place to be. Offering rooms with views of the Seine, the Notre Dame or the Eiffel Tower, it’s a classic stay in the heart of Paris. With 72 rooms and suits, Cheval Blanc Paris has a strong sense of art deco heritage and its aesthetics pay tribute to French savoir-faire. You won’t have to travel very far to try some incredible food as well – the hotel’s restaurant Plénitude, listed at #18 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, is a must-visit, and Hakuba, the fourth dining concept of Cheval Blanc Paris, offers an immersion into Japanese Omakase-style dining.

website: www.chevalblanc.com

5. The Upper House

The second Hong Kong hotel to make it to the top five list, is The Upper House. Expect minimalist design and a project that’s all about embracing serenity and escaping from the frentic energy of the city. You can find more than 400 pieces of unique artwork in the hotel, each one embracing the idea of calm, an ideology that extends to every part of the hotel, from the floating glass box lobby and meditative Torii-gate inspired escalator to the 40-metre high atrium that is scented with the hotel’s signature ginger and verbena fragrance – there’s no detail overlooked.

website: www.thehousecollective.com

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