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A great city hotel is good at the hard part: a location you can walk from, rooms that hold quiet against the street, and service that runs smoothly when you're in and out at odd hours.

The top five of 80

  1. 1 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River Legend · 18/20
  2. 2 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi Legend · 18/20
  3. 3 Royal Mansour Marrakech Legend · 18/20
  4. 4 Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Legend · 18/20
  5. 5 Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Legend · 18/20
  1. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 1 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River A riverside Four Seasons on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya, with 299 rooms and shuttle boat access to IconSiam.
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi — Tokyo, Japan Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 2 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi A 190-room Four Seasons on the top floors of an Otemachi tower, facing the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station.
  3. Royal Mansour Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 3 Royal Mansour Marrakech A private-riad hotel just outside Marrakech’s Medina walls, built as a medina within the city, with around fifty-three individual riads.
  4. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 4 Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok A riverside Mandarin Oriental property in Bangkok spanning two banks of the Chao Phraya, linked by a private boat shuttle.
  5. Bulgari Hotel Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 5 Bulgari Hotel Tokyo A Bulgari-branded skyscraper hotel with 98 rooms directly above Tokyo Station.
  6. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Hong Kong, China 6 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong A Four Seasons hotel in Central, Hong Kong, connected to the IFC mall and Airport Express with harbour-view rooms.
  7. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 7 Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo A Mandarin Oriental occupying the top floors of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, next to a subway station and Mitsukoshi department store.
  8. Bulgari Hotel Roma — Rome, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Rome, Italy 8 Bulgari Hotel Roma A 110-room contemporary hotel near the Spanish Steps, facing the Mausoleum of Augustus, with a multi-floor spa and rooftop bar.
  9. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Florence, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Florence, Italy 9 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze A Renaissance palazzo hotel in Florence set within eleven acres of private gardens near the historic centre.
  10. Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Paris, France 10 Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel An 18th-century former palace turned hotel in 1909, set directly on Paris’s Place de la Concorde.
  11. Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Paris, France 11 Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris A Four Seasons hotel in central Paris with renovated rooms, an indoor pool, spa, and multiple dining venues.
  12. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 12 Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet A 65-room former prison turned boutique Four Seasons in Istanbul’s old town, steps from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
  13. Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice — Venice, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Venice, Italy 13 Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice A Belmond hotel on Venice’s Giudecca island, set around gardens and a pool with private boat transfers to St Mark’s Square.
  14. The Dolder Grand — Zurich, Switzerland Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Zurich, Switzerland 14 The Dolder Grand A hillside castle-turned-Norman Foster hybrid above Zurich, mixing historic and modern wings with panoramic city and lake views.
  15. La Réserve Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Paris, France 15 La Réserve Paris An intimate 40-room Palace hotel off the Champs-Élysées with Jacques Garcia interiors and a three-Michelin-starred restaurant.
  16. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Hong Kong, China 16 Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong A harbourside institution in Hong Kong’s Central district known for Man Wah’s Cantonese cooking and Club lounge access.
  17. The Lanesborough — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 17 The Lanesborough A Regency-style Oetker Collection hotel in Knightsbridge, London, facing Hyde Park, with a basement wellness centre and hydrotherapy pool.
  18. Waldorf Astoria New York — New York, United States Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. New York, United States 18 Waldorf Astoria New York A 375-room Art Deco landmark on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, restored over eight years and reopened in 2026.
  19. Belmond Mount Nelson — Cape Town, South Africa Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Cape Town, South Africa 19 Belmond Mount Nelson A pink-painted historic hotel at the foot of Table Mountain on Cape Town’s Kloof Street.
  20. The Siam — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 20 The Siam A Bill Bensley-designed boutique hotel on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, with its own private boat shuttle.
  21. The Connaught — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 21 The Connaught A Maybourne hotel in Mayfair, London, set back from the street behind a small driveway.
  22. COMO The Halkin — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 22 COMO The Halkin A 41-room boutique hotel on a quiet Belgravia street near Hyde Park Corner in London.
  23. Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon — Lisbon, Portugal Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Lisbon, Portugal 23 Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon A historic Four Seasons hotel in Lisbon with spacious rooms, a bar, buffet breakfast, and pool and sauna facilities.
  24. Le Bristol Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 24 Le Bristol Paris A Haussmannian Palace hotel on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, open since 1925 with a three-Michelin-starred restaurant on site.
  25. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 25 Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris A historic Art Deco hotel on Paris’s Left Bank in Saint-Germain, near Le Bon Marché.
  26. One&Only Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Cape Town, South Africa 26 One&Only Cape Town An urban resort at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, facing Table Mountain, with Nobu, ROOI and a spa on site.
  27. Belmond The Cadogan — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 27 Belmond The Cadogan A townhouse hotel on Sloane Street in Chelsea, London, with around 67 rooms opposite a private garden.
  28. Mandarin Oriental, London (Hyde Park) — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 28 Mandarin Oriental, London (Hyde Park) A historic Knightsbridge landmark on Hyde Park, with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and rooms that vary sharply by category.
  29. Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 29 Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech A villa-focused resort outside central Marrakech with private pools, a hammam spa, and easy access to the Medina.
  30. Claridge's — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 30 Claridge’s A Mayfair, London hotel known for its Art Deco style, with 269 rooms and suites and a below-ground André Fu-designed spa.
  31. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto — Kyoto, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Kyoto, Japan 31 Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto A low-rise Four Seasons built around a historic pond garden, a short walk from Kyoto’s Higashiyama district.
  32. Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai — Dubai, UAE Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Dubai, UAE 32 Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai A new-build 2025 Mandarin Oriental inside Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, between Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
  33. Waldorf Astoria Osaka — Osaka, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Osaka, Japan 33 Waldorf Astoria Osaka A modern luxury hotel in Osaka’s Umeda district, steps from Osaka Station and the metro.
  34. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva — Geneva, Switzerland Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Geneva, Switzerland 34 Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva A historic lakeside hotel in Geneva, steps from the Old Town, with a top-floor Japanese-fusion restaurant and on-site spa.
  35. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi — Tokyo, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 35 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi A 57-room Four Seasons directly above Tokyo Station, steps from Ginza, known for standout staff rather than a new building.
  36. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 36 Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai A beachfront Mandarin Oriental in Dubai’s Jumeira area with a private beach, multiple pools, and 256 rooms.
  37. Mandarin Oriental, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 37 Mandarin Oriental, Paris A modern five-star hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, steps from Place Vendôme and the Louvre.
  38. One&Only One Za'abeel — Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 38 One&Only One Za’abeel A landmark sky-bridge hotel in Dubai’s One Za’abeel district with a suspended infinity pool and skyline-facing suites.
  39. The Peninsula Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 39 The Peninsula Bangkok A riverside five-star on the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, reached by its own boat shuttle to ICONSIAM and the BTS.
  40. Raffles Singapore — Singapore, Singapore Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Singapore, Singapore 40 Raffles Singapore A colonial-era, all-suite hotel in Singapore’s central civic district, home to the Long Bar and Tiffin Room.
  41. The Berkeley — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 41 The Berkeley A 129-room Maybourne hotel in Knightsbridge, London, with a rooftop pool and a Cedric Grolet patisserie on site.
  42. The Peninsula Istanbul — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 42 The Peninsula Istanbul A Bosphorus-front hotel in Karaköy, Istanbul, set in restored early-1900s heritage buildings with a private yacht arrival option.
  43. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel — New York, USA Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. New York, USA 43 The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
  44. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 44 Four Seasons Resort Marrakech A large garden resort near the M Avenue mall, about ten minutes from Marrakech’s old city and the airport.
  45. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 45 Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane A recently refurbished Four Seasons at the bottom of Park Lane in Mayfair, close to Hyde Park and Green Park.
  46. Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus) — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 46 Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus)
  47. Belmond Copacabana Palace — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 47 Belmond Copacabana Palace An Art Deco hotel on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro dating to 1923, with 239 rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
  48. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 48 Aman Nai Lert Bangkok A 52-suite Jean-Michel Gathy-designed Aman set inside the gated Nai Lert Park, between Siam and Thonglor in Bangkok.
  49. Bulgari Resort Dubai — Dubai, UAE Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Dubai, UAE 49 Bulgari Resort Dubai A beachfront resort in Dubai operated by Bulgari Hotels, offering rooms with beach-view options.
  50. The Peninsula Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Hong Kong, China 50 The Peninsula Hong Kong A historic harbour-facing hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, known for its grand lobby and Rolls-Royce airport transfers.
  51. The Peninsula Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 51 The Peninsula Tokyo A Ginza-adjacent Peninsula overlooking the Imperial Palace gardens, known for spacious rooms and hands-on service.
  52. Rosewood Beijing — Beijing, China Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Beijing, China 52 Rosewood Beijing A 2014-built tower hotel in Beijing’s CBD with a Manor Club lounge and rooms starting at 50 square meters.
  53. The Peninsula London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 53 The Peninsula London A newly built Peninsula hotel in central London near Hyde Park Corner, with rooftop views toward Wellington Arch.
  54. The Emory — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 54 The Emory An all-suite Maybourne hotel in Belgravia, London, designed by Richard Rogers and set opposite Hyde Park.
  55. Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Paris, France 55 Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris A Raffles hotel behind a classic façade in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, near the Arc de Triomphe and Monceau Park, with an art collection throughout.
  56. Capella Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 56 Capella Bangkok A 2020-built riverside hotel on the Chao Phraya with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and a WhatsApp concierge team guests keep naming by name.
  57. COMO Metropolitan London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 57 COMO Metropolitan London A 54-room Como hotel on Park Lane in Mayfair, within walking distance of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
  58. The Peninsula Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Paris, France 58 The Peninsula Paris A Peninsula brand hotel in central Paris near the Champs-Elysees, with rooftop views over the city.
  59. Rosewood Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Amsterdam, Netherlands 59 Rosewood Amsterdam A restored 17th-century Palace of Justice on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal, now a Rosewood hotel with an Asaya spa and an on-site art collection.
  60. Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge — London, United KingdomFounders’ Verdict Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 60 Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge A Four Seasons hotel in the former 1922 Port of London Authority building near Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
  61. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 61 Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London A 50-suite Mandarin Oriental on Hanover Square in Mayfair, sharing its entrance with 77 private residences.
  62. Aman Venice — Venice, Italy Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Venice, Italy 62 Aman Venice A 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, restored to its original Renaissance splendor.
  63. Cheval Blanc Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Paris, France 63 Cheval Blanc Paris LVMH’s crown jewel on the Seine — where Parisian savoir-faire meets haute couture hospitality.
  64. Rosewood Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 64 Rosewood Bangkok A 30-story tower in central Bangkok directly connected to the BTS Skytrain and Central Embassy mall.
  65. Four Seasons Surf Club — Miami, USA Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Miami, USA 65 Four Seasons Surf Club An under-80-room Four Seasons on a restored prohibition-era club site in Surfside, north of Miami Beach.
  66. The Chancery Rosewood London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 66 The Chancery Rosewood London The former U.S. Embassy on Grosvenor Square, reborn as Mayfair’s most ambitious all-suite hotel — David Chipperfield architecture, Joseph Dirand interiors, and eight dining venues.
  67. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown — New York, USA Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. New York, USA 67 Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown A Four Seasons in Lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center, with an indoor pool and CUT by Wolfgang Puck on site.
  68. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Paris, France 68 Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme A modern five-star hotel near Place Vendôme in central Paris, within walking distance of the Louvre and Palais Garnier.
  69. Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Hong Kong, China 69 Rosewood Hong Kong A 413-room Rosewood hotel on Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, with rooms and suites up to the 40th floor.
  70. Ritz Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Paris, France 70 Ritz Paris A 142-room palace-style hotel on Place Vendôme in central Paris, with bars, a spa and pool, and named historic suites.
  71. Four Seasons Bosphorus — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 71 Four Seasons Bosphorus A Four Seasons hotel set directly on Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterway, with rooms and a restaurant overlooking the strait.
  72. La Mamounia — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 72 La Mamounia A 1923-built former railway hotel turned palace in Marrakech, set in walled gardens with views toward the Atlas Mountains.
  73. Rosewood Villa Magna — Madrid, Spain Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Madrid, Spain 73 Rosewood Villa Magna A Rosewood hotel on Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana in the Salamanca neighbourhood, with a spa and multiple dining and lounge outlets.
  74. Park Hyatt Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 74 Park Hyatt Tokyo A high-rise Park Hyatt in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district with upper-floor rooms offering views toward Mount Fuji.
  75. Aman Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 75 Aman Tokyo A serene sanctuary in the heart of Otemachi, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary minimalism.
  76. Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Hong Kong, China 76 Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong A recently renovated Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong’s Central district, connected to the Landmark mall.
  77. Six Senses Rome — Rome, Italy Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Rome, Italy 77 Six Senses Rome A Six Senses hotel set in a palace on Rome’s Via del Corso, with a two-floor Roman Baths spa and a rooftop restaurant.
  78. Aman New York — New York, USA Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. New York, USA 78 Aman New York Aman New York is a city-centre property with a jazz club, spa suites with fireplaces, and an indoor pool.
  79. Rosewood London — London, United Kingdom Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 79 Rosewood London An Edwardian Belle Epoque jewel in the heart of Holborn, offering timeless British grandeur reimagined.
  80. Capella Kyoto — Kyoto, Japan Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Kyoto, Japan 80 Capella Kyoto A sub-100-room Capella property in Kyoto’s Gion district, steps from Kennin-ji temple.

What fat travellers ask about city hotels

What makes a great city hotel?

A position that puts the city within reach on foot or a short ride, rooms that stay calm despite the address, and service built for guests arriving and leaving at all hours. The difference shows up in the details people only mention after a few stays: soundproofing, breakfast that’s actually worth the early start, and staff who remember you.

How many city hotels does Fat Voyage cover?

Right now, 80 hotels in the collection carry the city tag, led by Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River with a Fat Score of 18/20.