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Most of the collection lives here, between 16.0 and 17.5 out of 20: hotels that get nearly everything right. Read a verdict and you'll know which one is yours.

The top five of 101

  1. 1 Aman-i-Khas 17.5/20
  2. 2 Amanfayun 17.5/20
  3. 3 Amanpuri 17.5/20
  4. 4 Amanzoe 17.5/20
  5. 5 Awasi Patagonia 17.5/20
  1. Aman-i-Khas — Ranthambore, India 17.5 out of 20 Ranthambore, India 1 Aman-i-Khas A tented camp on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, India, built on a former Mughal hunting site.
  2. Amanfayun — Hangzhou, China 17.5 out of 20 Hangzhou, China 2 Amanfayun An Aman hotel set in a restored village of courtyards and villas beside the Lingyin Temple outside Hangzhou, China.
  3. Amanpuri — Phuket, Thailand 17.5 out of 20 Phuket, Thailand 3 Amanpuri Aman’s original 1988 resort on Phuket’s Pansea Beach, built as Thai-style pavilions and villas above the Andaman Sea.
  4. Amanzoe — Porto Heli, Greece 17.5 out of 20 Porto Heli, Greece 4 Amanzoe A hilltop Aman resort above the Argolic Gulf near Porto Heli, Greece, with a separate beach club reached by shuttle or boat.
  5. Awasi Patagonia — Torres del Paine, Chile 17.5 out of 20 Torres del Paine, Chile 5 Awasi Patagonia A Relais & Châteaux lodge of standalone villas beside Torres del Paine National Park and Lake Sarmiento in Chilean Patagonia.
  6. Belmond Mount Nelson — Cape Town, South Africa 17.5 out of 20 Cape Town, South Africa 6 Belmond Mount Nelson A pink-painted historic hotel at the foot of Table Mountain on Cape Town’s Kloof Street.
  7. Capella Ubud — Ubud, Indonesia 17.5 out of 20 Ubud, Indonesia 7 Capella Ubud A 23-tent jungle camp in Ubud’s Keliki Valley, designed by Bill Bensley around a 19th-century explorer theme.
  8. Cheval Blanc Randheli — Noonu Atoll, Maldives 17.5 out of 20 Noonu Atoll, Maldives 8 Cheval Blanc Randheli An LVMH-owned, Jean-Michel Gathy-designed resort of 47 villas on its own islands in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll.
  9. COMO The Halkin — London, United Kingdom 17.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 9 COMO The Halkin A 41-room boutique hotel on a quiet Belgravia street near Hyde Park Corner in London.
  10. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Florence, Italy 17.5 out of 20 Florence, Italy 10 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze A Renaissance palazzo hotel in Florence set within eleven acres of private gardens near the historic centre.
  11. Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris — Paris, France 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 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 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. Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel — Paris, France 17.5 out of 20 Paris, France 14 Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel An 18th-century former palace turned hotel in 1909, set directly on Paris’s Place de la Concorde.
  15. La Réserve Paris — Paris, France 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 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. One&Only Reethi Rah — North Malé Atoll, Maldives 17.5 out of 20 North Malé Atoll, Maldives 17 One&Only Reethi Rah A One&Only resort on a 109-acre private island in the North Malé Atoll, Maldives, with a dozen beaches, beach and overwater villas, and a dive centre.
  18. One&Only The Palm — Dubai, UAE 17.5 out of 20 Dubai, UAE 18 One&Only The Palm A low-rise beachfront resort at the tip of a Palm Jumeirah frond in Dubai, with villas, three pools, and a Guerlain Spa.
  19. Raffles Udaipur — Udaipur, India 17.5 out of 20 Udaipur, India 19 Raffles Udaipur A Raffles hotel set on its own island on Udai Sagar Lake in Udaipur, India, styled as a trader’s country estate.
  20. The Dolder Grand — Zurich, Switzerland 17.5 out of 20 Zurich, Switzerland 20 The Dolder Grand A hillside castle-turned-Norman Foster hybrid above Zurich, mixing historic and modern wings with panoramic city and lake views.
  21. The Lanesborough — London, United Kingdom 17.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 21 The Lanesborough A Regency-style Oetker Collection hotel in Knightsbridge, London, facing Hyde Park, with a basement wellness centre and hydrotherapy pool.
  22. The Siam — Bangkok, Thailand 17.5 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 22 The Siam A Bill Bensley-designed boutique hotel on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, with its own private boat shuttle.
  23. Amandari — Ubud, Indonesia 17 out of 20 Ubud, Indonesia 23 Amandari A 1989-built Aman resort styled as a Balinese village above the Ayung River gorge near Ubud, Bali.
  24. Amilla Maldives — Baa Atoll, Maldives 17 out of 20 Baa Atoll, Maldives 24 Amilla Maldives A large private-island resort in Baa Atoll, Maldives, with overwater and inland villas and a surrounding house reef.
  25. Belmond The Cadogan — London, United Kingdom 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 25 Belmond The Cadogan A townhouse hotel on Sloane Street in Chelsea, London, with around 67 rooms opposite a private garden.
  26. Claridge's — London, United Kingdom 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 26 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.
  27. Eden Rock St Barths — St Barthélemy, France 17 out of 20 St Barthélemy, France 27 Eden Rock St Barths A beachfront Oetker Collection hotel built into a rock outcrop over Saint-Jean Bay in St Barthélemy.
  28. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva — Geneva, Switzerland 17 out of 20 Geneva, Switzerland 28 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.
  29. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi — Tokyo, Japan 17 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 29 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.
  30. Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru — Baa Atoll, Maldives 17 out of 20 Baa Atoll, Maldives 30 Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru A 103-villa Four Seasons on a private island inside Baa Atoll’s UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve, reached by seaplane.
  31. Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor — Mallorca, Spain 17 out of 20 Mallorca, Spain 31 Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor A beachfront Four Seasons resort on Mallorca’s Formentor peninsula, about an hour from Palma airport.
  32. Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon — Lisbon, Portugal 17 out of 20 Lisbon, Portugal 32 Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon A historic Four Seasons hotel in Lisbon with spacious rooms, a bar, buffet breakfast, and pool and sauna facilities.
  33. Le Bristol Paris — Paris, France 17 out of 20 Paris, France 33 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.
  34. Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai — Dubai, UAE 17 out of 20 Dubai, UAE 34 Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai A new-build 2025 Mandarin Oriental inside Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, between Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
  35. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates 17 out of 20 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 35 Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai A beachfront Mandarin Oriental in Dubai’s Jumeira area with a private beach, multiple pools, and 256 rooms.
  36. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — Paris, France 17 out of 20 Paris, France 36 Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris A historic Art Deco hotel on Paris’s Left Bank in Saint-Germain, near Le Bon Marché.
  37. Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como — Lake Como, Italy 17 out of 20 Lake Como, Italy 37 Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como A 19th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como with a floating infinity pool, three restaurants, and a spa reached by golf cart between buildings.
  38. Mandarin Oriental, London (Hyde Park) — London, United Kingdom 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 38 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.
  39. Mandarin Oriental, Paris — Paris, France 17 out of 20 Paris, France 39 Mandarin Oriental, Paris A modern five-star hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, steps from Place Vendôme and the Louvre.
  40. One&Only Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa 17 out of 20 Cape Town, South Africa 40 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.
  41. One&Only One Za'abeel — Dubai, United Arab Emirates 17 out of 20 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 41 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.
  42. Passalacqua — Lake Como, Italy 17 out of 20 Lake Como, Italy 42 Passalacqua An 18th-century villa hotel with 24 rooms set in terraced gardens on the shore of Lake Como, Italy.
  43. Raffles Singapore — Singapore, Singapore 17 out of 20 Singapore, Singapore 43 Raffles Singapore A colonial-era, all-suite hotel in Singapore’s central civic district, home to the Long Bar and Tiffin Room.
  44. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco — Tuscany, Italy 17 out of 20 Tuscany, Italy 44 Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco A restored hilltop village estate in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia region near Montalcino, with villas, a vineyard, and a golf course.
  45. Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa — Champillon, FranceFounders’ Verdict 17 out of 20 Champillon, France 45 Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa A contemporary Relais & Châteaux retreat above Épernay, with vineyard panoramas and a world-class spa.
  46. Six Senses Fort Barwara — Sawai Madhopur, India 17 out of 20 Sawai Madhopur, India 46 Six Senses Fort Barwara A restored fort turned Six Senses hotel on a hillside in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, near Ranthambore National Park.
  47. The Berkeley — London, United Kingdom 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 47 The Berkeley A 129-room Maybourne hotel in Knightsbridge, London, with a rooftop pool and a Cedric Grolet patisserie on site.
  48. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel — New York, USA 17 out of 20 New York, USA 48 The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
  49. The Connaught — London, United Kingdom 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 49 The Connaught A Maybourne hotel in Mayfair, London, set back from the street behind a small driveway.
  50. The Emory — London, United Kingdom 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 50 The Emory An all-suite Maybourne hotel in Belgravia, London, designed by Richard Rogers and set opposite Hyde Park.
  51. The Peninsula Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand 17 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 51 The Peninsula Bangkok A riverside five-star on the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, reached by its own boat shuttle to ICONSIAM and the BTS.
  52. The Peninsula Istanbul — Istanbul, Turkey 17 out of 20 Istanbul, Turkey 52 The Peninsula Istanbul A Bosphorus-front hotel in Karaköy, Istanbul, set in restored early-1900s heritage buildings with a private yacht arrival option.
  53. The Peninsula London — London, United Kingdom 17 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. Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence — Florence, Italy 17 out of 20 Florence, Italy 54 Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence A hillside hotel near Fiesole, 20 to 30 minutes from central Florence, with gardens, a pool and a shuttle into the city.
  55. Aman Kyoto — Kyoto, Japan 16.5 out of 20 Kyoto, Japan 55 Aman Kyoto An Aman hotel with 25 rooms set in wooded, garden-filled grounds at the edge of Kyoto, centered on an outdoor onsen.
  56. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand 16.5 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 56 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.
  57. Amanjena — Marrakech, Morocco 16.5 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 57 Amanjena A secluded Aman resort in Marrakech’s Palmeraie, built around reflecting pools and pisé-walled pavilions outside the medina.
  58. Belmond Copacabana Palace — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 16.5 out of 20 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 58 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.
  59. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa — Baden-Baden, Germany 16.5 out of 20 Baden-Baden, Germany 59 Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa A historic 1870s hotel beside Lichtentaler Allee park in Baden-Baden, with a medical spa in its Villa Stéphanie building.
  60. Bulgari Hotel Roma — Rome, Italy 16.5 out of 20 Rome, Italy 60 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.
  61. Bulgari Resort Dubai — Dubai, UAE 16.5 out of 20 Dubai, UAE 61 Bulgari Resort Dubai A beachfront resort in Dubai operated by Bulgari Hotels, offering rooms with beach-view options.
  62. Bürgenstock Resort — Lake Lucerne, Switzerland 16.5 out of 20 Lake Lucerne, Switzerland 62 Bürgenstock Resort A cliffside resort above Lake Lucerne reached by boat and funicular, built around a large Alpine spa and infinity pool.
  63. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez — Saint-Tropez, France 16.5 out of 20 Saint-Tropez, France 63 Cheval Blanc St-Tropez A beachfront hotel on the site of the former Résidence de la Pinède, on the edge of Saint-Tropez, France.
  64. COMO Metropolitan London — London, United Kingdom 16.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 64 COMO Metropolitan London A 54-room Como hotel on Park Lane in Mayfair, within walking distance of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
  65. Deplar Farm — Troll Peninsula, Iceland 16.5 out of 20 Troll Peninsula, Iceland 65 Deplar Farm A 16-room adventure lodge on a converted sheep farm in Iceland’s Fljot Valley on the Troll Peninsula.
  66. Explora Atacama — San Pedro de Atacama, Chile 16.5 out of 20 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile 66 Explora Atacama A 50-room expedition lodge in Chile’s Atacama Desert built around small-group guided excursions, all-inclusive.
  67. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane — London, United Kingdom 16.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 67 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.
  68. Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge — London, United KingdomFounders’ Verdict 16.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 68 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.
  69. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco 16.5 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 69 Four Seasons Resort Marrakech A large garden resort near the M Avenue mall, about ten minutes from Marrakech’s old city and the airport.
  70. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti — Serengeti, Tanzania 16.5 out of 20 Serengeti, Tanzania 70 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti A resort-style Four Seasons lodge overlooking a Central Serengeti watering hole, reached by light aircraft.
  71. L'Apogée Courchevel — Courchevel, France 16.5 out of 20 Courchevel, France 71 L’Apogée Courchevel A palace-rated Oetker Collection hotel in Courchevel 1850 with secluded ski-in/out access to the Three Valleys.
  72. La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel — Mallorca, Spain 16.5 out of 20 Mallorca, Spain 72 La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel A Belmond hotel in two historic manor houses on a Tramuntana cliff-top above Deià, Mallorca.
  73. Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris — Paris, France 16.5 out of 20 Paris, France 73 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.
  74. Mandarin Oriental Bodrum — Bodrum, Turkey 16.5 out of 20 Bodrum, Turkey 74 Mandarin Oriental Bodrum A hillside resort above Paradise Bay in Bodrum with 109 sea-facing rooms, private-pool suites, and two private beaches.
  75. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London — London, United Kingdom 16.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 75 Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London A 50-suite Mandarin Oriental on Hanover Square in Mayfair, sharing its entrance with 77 private residences.
  76. Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus) — Istanbul, Turkey 16.5 out of 20 Istanbul, Turkey 76 Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus)
  77. Post Ranch Inn — Big Sur, USA 16.5 out of 20 Big Sur, USA 77 Post Ranch Inn A cliffside luxury inn in Big Sur, California, with tree house and ocean-view rooms overlooking the Pacific.
  78. Rosewood Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands 16.5 out of 20 Amsterdam, Netherlands 78 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.
  79. Rosewood Beijing — Beijing, China 16.5 out of 20 Beijing, China 79 Rosewood Beijing A 2014-built tower hotel in Beijing’s CBD with a Manor Club lounge and rooms starting at 50 square meters.
  80. Rosewood Miramar Beach — Montecito, USA 16.5 out of 20 Montecito, USA 80 Rosewood Miramar Beach An oceanfront resort on Montecito’s coast near Santa Barbara, with a private beach and Michelin-recognized dining.
  81. Six Senses Fiji — Malolo Island, Fiji 16.5 out of 20 Malolo Island, Fiji 81 Six Senses Fiji A secluded beachfront resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island, reachable by boat or helicopter from Nadi.
  82. Six Senses Krabey Island — Krabey Island, Cambodia 16.5 out of 20 Krabey Island, Cambodia 82 Six Senses Krabey Island A private, hilly jungle island resort off Cambodia’s coast, reached by air and boat transfer, with pool villas and an on-site spa.
  83. Taj Lake Palace — Udaipur, India 16.5 out of 20 Udaipur, India 83 Taj Lake Palace A palace hotel built in the 1740s, set on its own island in the middle of Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
  84. The Peninsula Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China 16.5 out of 20 Hong Kong, China 84 The Peninsula Hong Kong A historic harbour-facing hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, known for its grand lobby and Rolls-Royce airport transfers.
  85. The Peninsula Paris — Paris, France 16.5 out of 20 Paris, France 85 The Peninsula Paris A Peninsula brand hotel in central Paris near the Champs-Elysees, with rooftop views over the city.
  86. The Peninsula Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan 16.5 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 86 The Peninsula Tokyo A Ginza-adjacent Peninsula overlooking the Imperial Palace gardens, known for spacious rooms and hands-on service.
  87. Aman Venice — Venice, Italy 16 out of 20 Venice, Italy 87 Aman Venice A 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, restored to its original Renaissance splendor.
  88. Aman Villas at Nusa Dua — Nusa Dua, Indonesia 16 out of 20 Nusa Dua, Indonesia 88 Aman Villas at Nusa Dua A private villa resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, with pool villas, in-villa dining and a beach area near the airport.
  89. Cheval Blanc Paris — Paris, France 16 out of 20 Paris, France 89 Cheval Blanc Paris LVMH’s crown jewel on the Seine — where Parisian savoir-faire meets haute couture hospitality.
  90. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown — New York, USA 16 out of 20 New York, USA 90 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.
  91. Four Seasons Surf Club — Miami, USA 16 out of 20 Miami, USA 91 Four Seasons Surf Club An under-80-room Four Seasons on a restored prohibition-era club site in Surfside, north of Miami Beach.
  92. One&Only Palmilla — Los Cabos, Mexico 16 out of 20 Los Cabos, Mexico 92 One&Only Palmilla A hacienda-style One&Only resort on the Los Cabos coast with one of the area’s few swimmable beaches.
  93. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme — Paris, France 16 out of 20 Paris, France 93 Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme A modern five-star hotel near Place Vendôme in central Paris, within walking distance of the Louvre and Palais Garnier.
  94. Ritz Paris — Paris, France 16 out of 20 Paris, France 94 Ritz Paris A 142-room palace-style hotel on Place Vendôme in central Paris, with bars, a spa and pool, and named historic suites.
  95. Rosewood Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand 16 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 95 Rosewood Bangkok A 30-story tower in central Bangkok directly connected to the BTS Skytrain and Central Embassy mall.
  96. Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China 16 out of 20 Hong Kong, China 96 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.
  97. Rosewood Schloss Fuschl — Hof bei Salzburg, AustriaFounders’ Verdict 16 out of 20 Hof bei Salzburg, Austria 97 Rosewood Schloss Fuschl A 15th-century castle on an alpine lake, reborn as Rosewood’s Austrian masterpiece — three Michelin Keys, lake-to-table dining, and the Salzkammergut at your door.
  98. Rosewood Villa Magna — Madrid, Spain 16 out of 20 Madrid, Spain 98 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.
  99. Six Senses Ibiza — Ibiza, Spain 16 out of 20 Ibiza, Spain 99 Six Senses Ibiza A clifftop Six Senses property in Ibiza’s northern hills above Cala Xarraca Bay, with direct sea access.
  100. Soneva Jani — Noonu Atoll, Maldives 16 out of 20 Noonu Atoll, Maldives 100 Soneva Jani A large overwater and beach villa resort on the edge of Noonu Atoll, Maldives.
  101. The Chancery Rosewood London — London, United Kingdom 16 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 101 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.

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How many Fat Favorite hotels are there?

101 right now. The list changes as we re-score hotels, a couple every weekday.

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