2025: The Year’s Best
Meet the latest award-winning hotels, resorts and palaces within GHA DISCOVERY.
Our crown collection of legendary stays
As the largest alliance of independent hotel brands, we at GHA DISCOVERY are delighted to highlight this year’s award-winning properties worldwide. Each is a storied destination with its own unique flavour of luxurious hospitality and thoughtful extras.
Join us in celebrating the deserving winners of this year’s top traveller-sourced and jury-selected hotel awards. Each accolade reflects the tastes of global luxury and adventure seekers, industry insiders and respected hospitality critics.
2025 ULTRAs: Ultimate Luxury Travel-Related Awards
This year’s ULTRAs cast a spotlight on the world’s most exceptional places to stay, honouring the icons that define luxury travel at its finest. Capella Hotels & Resorts takes the title of Ultratravel Luxury Brand of the Year, while Capella Bangkok is awarded Ultratravel Collection Hotel of the Year. Congratulations to all the 2025 winners who continue to elevate the art of travel and inspire uncompromising journeys.
- Ultratravel Luxury Brand of the Year: Capella Hotels and Resorts
- Ultratravel Collection Hotel of the Year: Capella Bangkok
- Best Ultratravel Hotel in Europe: Pan Pacific London
- Best Ultratravel Hotel in the Americas/Caribbean: The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel New York
- Best Ultratravel Hotel in Asia: The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
- Best Ultratravel Hotel in Oceania/Pacific: Castaway Island, Fiji Resort
- Best Ultratravel Hotel in the Middle East/Turkiye/Africa: Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
- Best Ultratravel Hotel in Indian Ocean: Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
- Best Ultratravel New Hotel: Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
- Best Ultratravel Sustainable Hotel: The Leela Palace Udaipur
Capella Hotels and Resorts: Travel+Leisure’s Best Hotel Brand for 2023, 2024 & 2025
For the third year in a row, Capella Hotels and Resorts has been honoured as the Best Hotel Brand in the world by the esteemed Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards. Numerous Capella properties also received awards, including Capella Sydney–which T+L named as the #1 City Hotel for Australia and New Zealand. Meanwhile, Capella Hanoi was named Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel by the World Travel Awards.
These accolades, along with other awards for many of Capella’s remarkable properties, are a reflection of the votes cast by readers in the travel industry’s most reliable rankings, showcasing Capella’s exceptional commitment to luxury hospitality across its global locations. From Asia to Oceania, Capella’s exceptional hotels have garnered widespread acclaim and awards this year, promising even more stunning destinations and luxurious getaways on the horizon!
Capella Hanoi
A Forbes 5-star winner, T+L Top 100 Hotel (#68) and multiple World Travel Awards winner, this elegant hideaway near Hanoi Opera House is a luxurious retreat steeped in historic charm.
Capella Bangkok
Winning Forbes 5-star status, MICHELIN Guide 2 keys, #3 of the World's Best, TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice, and a spot on T+L's Top 100 list, this modern retreat offers panoramas and plunge pools.
Capella Sydney
Debuting as Travel+Leisure’s #1 City Hotel in Australia, a Conde Nast Top 10, #12 on the World's Best, and World Luxury Travel Awards’ Top Luxury Hotel, this new artistic haven is near the Opera House.
Capella Singapore
Nestled in 30 acres of rainforest, this Forbes 5-star winner, Condé Nast #2 hotel in Singapore, and TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice award-winning resort blends colonial legacy with modernity.
Capella Hanoi
A Forbes 5-star winner, T+L Top 100 Hotel (#68) and multiple World Travel Awards winner, this elegant hideaway near Hanoi Opera House is a luxurious retreat steeped in historic charm.
Capella Bangkok
Winning Forbes 5-star status, MICHELIN Guide 2 keys, #3 of the World's Best, TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice, and a spot on T+L's Top 100 list, this modern retreat offers panoramas and plunge pools.
Bask in the luxury at award-winning Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Known worldwide for curating an incredible guest experience around the Pacific (and beyond), Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts are famous for gracious and genuine hospitality, delivering personalised and thoughtful experiences with intuitive and sincere service from the heart.
This sincerity and trustworthiness have been well recognised this year across major hotel awards, including Travel+Leisure Asia, which named Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts as the #8 Favourite Brand across Asia Pacific. As the accolades keep rolling in, consider these understated hotels at the top of your 2025-2026 must-stay list for a genuinely luxurious experience.
Pan Pacific Melbourne
Named by World Luxury Awards as Australia’s Leading Hotel and winner of a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award, this VIP luxury gem on the banks of the Yarra River offers waterfront living at its best.
Pan Pacific Singapore
Recognised by World Luxury Travel Awards as a Top Luxury Business Hotel, by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, and by Forbes as a recommended hotel, this architectural wonder blends East and West.
Pan Pacific London
This Forbes 5-star hotel, which is also a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award winner, invites you to explore a different side of the city — with access to markets, restaurants, and iconic landmarks.
Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
Celebrated by the World Travel Awards as Asia’s Leading Green Lifestyle Hotel, and by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice as a Best of the Best, this verdant sanctuary soars over Singapore’s shopping belt.
Pan Pacific Melbourne
Named by World Luxury Awards as Australia’s Leading Hotel and winner of a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award, this VIP luxury gem on the banks of the Yarra River offers waterfront living at its best.
Pan Pacific Singapore
Recognised by World Luxury Travel Awards as a Top Luxury Business Hotel, by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, and by Forbes as a recommended hotel, this architectural wonder blends East and West.
Design your own journey in the storied worlds of Minor Hotels
As purveyor of some of GHA DISCOVERY’s best-loved brands—including Anantara, Avani and NH Collection–Minor Hotels delivers opportunities for relaxation and adventure all over the globe. Sleep among the elephants in the Golden Triangle. Wander through the terraced lemon groves of Amalfi. Or surf the best waves in Bali. The brands of Minor await you in the world’s dreamiest locations.
This year, Minor Hotels across many brands swept major awards worldwide—including (but not limited to) Conde Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, Travel+Leisure Awards, World Travel Awards, Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards and Forbes Star Guide. Celebrate these impressive milestones with us, even as you peruse the enticing listings for your next holiday abroad. With Minor, you know you’ll stay with the best, and let GHA DISCOVERY reward you for doing so.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
Recognised among T+L’s Top 10 Favourite Resorts in Italy and the Top 30 in Europe, and Conde Nast’s UK Readers’ Choice, this five-star enclave was once home to Capuchin Monks on the Amalfi Coast.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
This multi-awarded Forbes 4-star hotel is also a Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice, and the #1 Top Resort in MENA with Travel+Leisure. Relax on the iconic Palm Jumeirah with a private shoreline.
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte Bahia
Named South America’s Leading Beach Resort by World Luxury Travel Awards, this tropical destination is perfect for family holidays, business meetings, weddings, birthdays, or a dream honeymoon.
NH Collection Copenhagen
Honoured by Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice as a Best of the Best hotel and #2 on the list of 6 Top Nordic Hotels — this harbour-accessible hotel is set within the vibrant life of Christianshavn.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
Recognised among T+L’s Top 10 Favourite Resorts in Italy and the Top 30 in Europe, and Conde Nast’s UK Readers’ Choice, this five-star enclave was once home to Capuchin Monks on the Amalfi Coast.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
This multi-awarded Forbes 4-star hotel is also a Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice, and the #1 Top Resort in MENA with Travel+Leisure. Relax on the iconic Palm Jumeirah with a private shoreline.
Immerse yourself in Kempinski’s heritage, craftsmanship and grace
Opulence reigns supreme in Europe’s oldest international luxury hotel group! With properties spanning from Asia to Europe and beyond, this prestigious brand dazzles with exceptional service that has earned it a multitude of awards over the years, and 2025 is no exception.
In celebration of this year’s remarkable honours, explore just a sampling of all that Kempinski hotels and resorts have to offer. From majestic mountainsides to blissful beaches and pulsing urban districts, come experience the allure of Kempinski, where every stay is a glorious escape into luxury!
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Noted this year as a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Top Resort in the Middle East, Kempinski’s first hotel in Egypt invites you to a Moorish-style castle where arid mountains plunge into the Red Sea.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Named by World Travel Awards as the World’s Leading Heritage Hotel and Europe’s Leading Hotel, and by Condé Nast Traveller as a Best Hotel, this Forbes 5-star hotel is İstanbul’s only palace hotel.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
As a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Winner for #9 Best Resort in Eastern Mexico, and the World Luxury Travel Awards Winner for Mexico’s Leading Luxury Hotel, this hotel beckons with powder-white beaches.
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
Placing among the top resorts in the Middle East on Condé Nast’s Reader’s Choice list, this remarkable luxury property is nestled in Al Mouj and the heart of Muscat, with 6 km of stunning coastline.
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Noted this year as a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Top Resort in the Middle East, Kempinski’s first hotel in Egypt invites you to a Moorish-style castle where arid mountains plunge into the Red Sea.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Named by World Travel Awards as the World’s Leading Heritage Hotel and Europe’s Leading Hotel, and by Condé Nast Traveller as a Best Hotel, this Forbes 5-star hotel is İstanbul’s only palace hotel.
More award-winning adventures
Be it a romantic hideaway, a family voyage filled with laughter, or a solo quest for renewal, these remarkable properties beckon you to create moments that echo far beyond your travels. Step into the adventure that calls—and discover why each of these hotels is a recipient of multiple honours.
Fivelements Retreat Bali
Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
Nestled on the banks of the Ayung River, this stunning enclave is an award-winning eco-conscious wellness destination deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Bali. Welcome to a peaceful sanctuary featuring authentic local healing, plant-based cuisine and sacred arts.
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Travel+Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards
Ranked as Malaysia’s #1 Beach, Island and Upcountry Resort, this incredible immersive luxury resort by Sunway features Malaysia’s first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat offering holistic experiences for ultimate relaxation. Let this all-villa property wrap you in tranquillity.
Divani Palace Acropolis
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice
Recognised with a well-deserved Travelers’ Choice Award, this chic hotel exudes ancient grandeur. With a priceless location by the world-famous Acropolis, this is the perfect place to savour history — along with enchanting views, excellent cuisine and five-star service.
The Leela Palace Jaipur
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice
Set amidst the UNESCO World Heritage city of Jaipur, this elegant hotel has been named the #9 Best Hotel in India by Condé Nast. The palatial architecture is a reincarnation of the royal mahals of Jaipur, located in tranquil environs away from the bustle of the colourful city.
The Siam, proud member of The Set
MICHELIN Keys
Graced with three MICHELIN Keys — a top-tier award — this luxurious hotel invites you into an urban sanctuary replete with art and antiques. Set amidst three acres of lush gardens on the Chao Phraya River, this remarkable locale is steps away from Bangkok’s must-see attractions.
Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort
World Luxury Travel Awards
Dubbed the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Resort, this hideaway is set amidst pristine St. Lucia rainforest that was once a sugar plantation. It is also nestled against the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll find the sun and fun of a beach resort, wrapped in unforgettable mystique.
The Full 2026 Awards Repertoire
Travel+Leisure Awards 20265: World’s Best Hotel Brands
- Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- Capella Hotels & Resorts
- The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts
Travel+Leisure Awards 2026: World’s Best Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- Almanac Barcelona
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
- Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
- Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
- Capella Bangkok
- Capella Singapore
- Capella Sydney
- Capella Ubud, Bali
- Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp
- Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
- Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
- Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
- Patina Osaka
- Pulitzer Amsterdam by Lore Group
- Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort
- The Dupont Circle by The Doyle Collection
- The Leela Palace Jaipur
- The Leela Palace New Delhi
- The Leela Palace Udaipur
- The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
- The Westbury by The Doyle Collection
- Viceroy Snowmass
Travel+Leisure Awards 2026: 500 List
- Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
- Anantara Hoi An Resort
- Anantara Kalutara Resort
- Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
- Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
- Anantara Quy Nhon Villas
- Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
- Kilindi Zanzibar, part of the Elewana Collection
- Nay Palad Hideaway, proud member of The Set
- Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown Winners 2026
- Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
- Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
- Capella Bangkok
- Corinthia London
- Gallery Hotel Art by Lungarno Collection
- Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
- Hotel Lungarno by Lungarno Collection
- NUO Hotel Beijing
- Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre
- Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
- The Leela Palace New Delhi
- The Siam, proud member of The Set
- Viceroy Santa Monica
- Viceroy Snowmass
Condé Nast Traveller: 2026 Hot List
- Capella Taipei
- Corinthia Rome
Condé Nast Traveller: 2026 Gold List
- Capella Singapore
- Nay Palad Hideaway, proud member of The Set
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
- Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
- Anantara Angkor Resort
- Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
- Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
- Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
- Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
- Anantara Hua Hin Resort
- Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
- Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas
- Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
- Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel
- Anantara Quy Nhon Villas Quy Nhon
- Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
- Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
- Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts
- Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
- Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
- Anantara Ubud Bali Resort
- Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort
- Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort
- Capella Bangkok
- Capella Singapore
- Capella Sydney
- Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul
- Corinthia London
- Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai
- Hotel Café Royal, proud member of The Set
- JA Beach Hotel
- JA Hatta Fort
- JA Manafaru
- Kempinski Hotel Cancún
- Kempinski Hotel Muscat
- Niccolo Chengdu
- Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
- Santiburi Koh Samui
- Sea Containers London
- Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort
- The Bloomsbury
- The David Kempinski Tel Aviv
- The Kensington
- The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
- The Leela Palace Chennai
- The Leela Palace Jaipur
- The Leela Palace New Delhi
- The Leela Palace Udaipur
- The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
- The Siam, proud member of The Set
- The Sukhothai Shanghai
- The Westbury
- Viceroy Los Cabos
Forbes Star Awards 2026*
*NOTE: All stars listed are for the hotel itself, unless otherwise noted. Hotels receiving stars for the spa are indicated separately.
- Anantara Angkor Resort, 4-Star
- Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Recommended
- Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, Recommended
- Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, 4-Star
- Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, 4-Star
- Andronis Arcadia, Recommended
- Andronis Luxury Suites, 5-Star
- Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Recommended
- Capella Bangkok, 5-Star
- Capella Hanoi, 5-Star
- Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li, 5-Star
- Capella Singapore, 5-Star
- Capella Singapore, 5-Star (spa)
- Capella Sydney, 4-Star
- Capella Ubud, Bali, 4-Star
- Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, 5-Star
- Corinthia Budapest, Recommended
- Corinthia Lisbon, Recommended
- Corinthia London, 4-Star
- Corinthia Palace Malta, 4-Star
- Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, 4-Star
- Hotel Café Royal, proud member of The Set, 4-Star
- Hotel Lungarno by Lungarno Collection, 4-Star
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich, 4-Star
- JA Manafaru, Recommended
- Kempinski Hotel Cancun, 4-Star
- Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, 4-Star
- Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai, 4-Star
- Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Gozo Malta, Recommended
- Kempinski Palace Engelberg, 4-Star
- Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Recommended
- Marco Polo Ortigas, 4-Star
- Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha, Recommended
- NH Collection, Prague Carlo IV, Recommended
- Niccolo Chengdu, 4-Star
- Pan Pacific Jakarta, Recommended
- Pan Pacific London, 5-Star
- Pan Pacific Singapore, Recommended
- Portrait Firenze by Lungarno Collection, 5-Star
- Portrait Milano by Lungarno Collection, 4-Star
- Portrait Roma by Lungarno Collection, 4-Star
- Pulitzer Amsterdam by Lore Group, Recommended
- Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Recommended
- Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 4-Star
- Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 4-Star (spa)
- Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Recommended
- The Capitol Kempinski Hotel SIngapore, Recommended
- The Dupont Circle by The Doyle Collection, Recommended
- The Kensington by The Doyle Collection, 4-Star
- The Leela Mumbai, Recommended
- The Murray, Hong Kong, A Niccolo Hotel, 4-Star
- The Residence Zanzibar, Recommended
- The Sukhothai Bangkok, 4-Star
- The Sukhothai Shanghai, 4-Star
- The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel New York, 4-Star
- The Westbury by The Doyle Collection, Recommended
- Viceroy Chicago, Recommended
- Viceroy Los Cabos, Recommended
- Viceroy Riviera Maya, 4-Star
- Viceroy Riviera Maya, 4-Star (spa)
- Viceroy Santa Monica, Recommended
Tripadvisor: Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026
- Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
- Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
- Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat
- Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
- Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
- Capella Singapore
- Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou
- Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
- Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
- Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne
- OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
- Pan Pacific Singapore
- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore
- The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
- The Residence Douz
- The Sukhothai Bangkok
- The Westbury by The Doyle Collection
MICHELIN Guide 2025: Keys
- Andronis Boutique Hotel (One Key)
- Corinthia London (Two Keys)
- Hotel Lungarno (One Key)
- Portrait Milano by Lungarno Collection (Two Keys)
- Portrait Roma by Lungarno Collection (One Key)
- Riggs Washington DC (One Key)
- The Dupont Circle (One Key)
- The Leela Palace Chennai (One Key)
- The Leela Palace Jaipur (Two Keys)
- The Leela Palace New Delhi (Two Keys)
- The Murray, Hong Kong, A Niccolo Hotel (One Key)
- The Siam, proud member of The Set (Three Keys)
- The Sukkothai Bangkok (Two Keys)
- The Sukkothai Shanghai (One Key)
- Viceroy Chicago (One Key)