Rosewood Hong Kong Tops The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 as Asia Dominates
On 15 September, the 2026 edition of The World's 50 Best Hotels was unveiled in Paris, marking the first time the event was held outside London. For the second consecutive year, Rosewood Hong Kong, crafted by Tony Chi, secured the top position and was recognized as the finest hotel in Asia. Following closely were Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Bangkok, ranked No.2 and No.3, respectively. Atlantis The Royal in Dubai claimed No.4, earning accolades for best hotel in the Middle East and best beach hotel. Passalacqua on Lake Como took the No.5 spot, maintaining its title as the best boutique hotel. The top 50 featured 18 Asian properties and 21 from Europe, led by Passalacqua. Awards included Hôtel du Couvent (Art of Design) and Chablé Yucatán (Eco Hotel), with the rankings overseen by Deloitte and determined by more than 800 experts.
Key facts
- The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 ceremony took place on 15 September at Les Salles du Carrousel in Paris, the first edition outside London.
- Rosewood Hong Kong was named the world's best hotel for the second consecutive year and also best hotel in Asia.
- Bangkok secured the No.2 and No.3 spots with Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.
- Asia claimed 18 places in the top 50 and seven of the top ten.
- Europe had the largest share with 21 entries, including six each from Italy and France, and four from the UK.
- Casa Maria Luigia by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore debuted at No.18 and won the highest new entry award.
- Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Los Cabos climbed 19 positions to No.25 and received the highest climber award.
- The ranking is decided by an academy of over 800 hoteliers, travel journalists, educators, and experienced travellers across 13 regions, with Deloitte independently adjudicating.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Chi
- Massimo Bottura
- Lara Gilmore
- James McBride
- Sofia de la Cruz
- Lauren Ho
Institutions
- The World's 50 Best Hotels
- Rosewood Hong Kong
- Capella Bangkok
- Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- Atlantis The Royal
- Passalacqua
- Mandarin Oriental Qianmen
- Upper House Hong Kong
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- Aman Tokyo
- Patina Osaka
- Four Seasons Firenze
- Casa Maria Luigia
- Hôtel de Crillon
- Le Bristol
- Cheval Blanc Paris
- Plaza Athénée
- Hôtel du Couvent
- Claridge's
- Raffles London at The OWO
- The Connaught
- Estelle Manor
- San Ysidro Ranch
- The Peninsula Istanbul
- Amangiri
- Aman Nai Lert
- Rosewood São Paulo
- Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Chablé Yucatán
- Royal Mansour
- Mount Nelson
- Capella Sydney
- Nihi Hotels
- Badrutt's Palace
- Deloitte
- Sustainable Restaurant Association
- Wallpaper*
- Chartered Institute of Journalists
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Lake Como
- Italy
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Beijing
- Chocholá
- Mexico
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Florence
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Sydney
- Australia
- Singapore
- Modena
- Bali
- Indonesia
- Santa Barbara
- United States
- Riviera Nayarit
- Los Cabos
- Marrakech
- Morocco
- Athens
- Greece
- Rio de Janeiro
- Mumbai
- India
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Rome
- Osaka
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Sumba Island
- St. Moritz
- Switzerland
- Kyoto
- Nice
- Milan
- Monaco
- Vienna
- Austria
- Witney
- Antibes
- Canyon Point
- Riviera Maya
- Taormina
- Oxfordshire