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Hotels worth the journey
170 hotels on 11 shortlists, 141 of them holding a Michelin Key. Every one is recognised by judges we name and link, and none of them paid to be here.
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23 hotelsBaliUbud · Uluwatu · Canggu · Seminyak- 20 hotelsThe MaldivesNorth Malé · South Malé · Baa · The north
16 hotelsThailandBangkok · Phuket · Koh Samui · The north
11 hotelsSri LankaGalle · Weligama · Hill Country · Yala and the east
11 ryokanKyoto ryokanGion · Central · Arashiyama · North
10 lodgesSafari lodgesMasai Mara · Serengeti · Okavango · Greater Kruger
16 hotelsRomeSpanish Steps · Pantheon · Via Veneto · Monti
14 hotelsThe Amalfi CoastPositano · Amalfi · Ravello · Sorrento
12 hotelsCroatiaDubrovnik · The islands · Istria · The cities
18 hotelsPortugalLisbon · Alentejo · Algarve · Douro
19 hotelsDubaiDowntown · The Palm · Jumeirah · Marina
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- Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveBali · UbudVillage-style suites and pool villas on the banks of the Ayung river3 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- JOALI BEINGThe Maldives · The north: Raa, Lhaviyani and NoonuA wellbeing island built around multi-day programmes on mind, microbiome, skin and energy3 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Capella BangkokThailand · BangkokA riverside resort in the middle of the city, with Three MICHELIN Keys and Côte, a restaurant with two Michelin stars3 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Mandarin Oriental BangkokThailand · BangkokBangkok's historic riverside hotel, with Three MICHELIN Keys, Le Normandie by Anne-Sophie Pic, and Thai dinners across the river at Sala Rim Naam3 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton ReserveThailand · Krabi and Koh LantaA Ritz-Carlton Reserve of villas on the beach, with a 24-hour butler, and Three MICHELIN Keys3 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Il San Pietro di PositanoThe Amalfi Coast · Positano and PraianoA family-run hotel built down the cliff one room deep, so every room opens onto its own sea-facing terrace, with Three MICHELIN Keys3 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Soneva FushiThe Maldives · Baa AtollThe original barefoot resort: thatched villas on a forested island with an observatory and outdoor cinema3 Michelin Keys
- Cheval Blanc RandheliThe Maldives · The north: Raa, Lhaviyani and NoonuThe LVMH-owned resort, with a separate spa island reached by dhoni3 Michelin Keys
- The SiamThailand · BangkokA Bill Bensley-designed riverside hideaway of suites and pool villas, with Three MICHELIN Keys and its own Muay Thai gym3 Michelin Keys
- AmanpuriThailand · Phuket and Phang Nga BayAman's first resort, on the beach at Pansea, with Three MICHELIN Keys3 Michelin Keys
- Four Seasons Resort Chiang MaiThailand · Chiang Mai and the Golden TrianglePavilions and pool villas around working rice paddies in the hills, with Three MICHELIN Keys3 Michelin Keys
- Ceylon Tea TrailsSri Lanka · Kandy and the tea countryThe only hotel in Sri Lanka with Three MICHELIN Keys, all-inclusive, with dinner served in each bungalow3 Michelin Keys
- LondoloziSafari lodges · Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger, South AfricaA Varty family reserve known for its leopard viewing, and one of two Three MICHELIN Key lodges in Greater Kruger3 Michelin Keys
- Royal MalewaneSafari lodges · Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger, South AfricaEight thatched suites with fireplaces and claw-foot baths, which Michelin calls the apotheosis of luxury safari3 Michelin Keys
- Bvlgari Hotel RomaRome · The Spanish Steps and the TridenteThe jeweller's Rome flagship in a 1938 rationalist building, with the only Three MICHELIN Key rating in the city3 Michelin Keys
- Borgo SantandreaThe Amalfi Coast · Amalfi and Conca dei MariniA 1960s modernist building reworked with mid-century furniture from the owner's own collection, promoted to Three MICHELIN Keys in 20263 Michelin Keys
- Villa Nai 3.3Croatia · Hvar, Pelješac and the islandsCroatia's only Three MICHELIN Key hotel: eight rooms and suites built into a hillside olive estate by the architect Nikola Bašić3 Michelin Keys
- Penha Longa ResortPortugal · Lisbon and SintraA Ritz-Carlton resort in the hills of the natural park, with seven places to eat, two with a Michelin star, and Three MICHELIN Keys3 Michelin Keys
- Vila Vita Parc Resort & SpaPortugal · The AlgarveA clifftop resort with its own beach and Ocean, a restaurant with two Michelin stars, holding Three MICHELIN Keys and voted the best resort in the rest of Europe by Condé Nast Traveller readers in 20263 Michelin Keys
- Atlantis The RoyalDubai · Palm JumeirahA stacked tower resort with a long list of chef-led restaurants and sky pools3 Michelin Keys
- Capella UbudBali · UbudBill Bensley-designed luxury tented camp in a jungle ravine2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Bvlgari Resort BaliBali · Uluwatu and the BukitItalian-styled villas on a clifftop about 150m (500ft) above the Indian Ocean2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran BayBali · Jimbaran and Nusa DuaVillage-style pool villas on a rocky peninsula above Jimbaran Bay2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- One&Only Reethi RahThe Maldives · North Malé AtollA large private island with 12 beaches and space between villas, run for families and couples alike2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Soneva JaniThe Maldives · The north: Raa, Lhaviyani and NoonuLarge overwater villas with retractable roofs and slides into the lagoon, plus an overwater observatory2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Four Seasons Resort Koh SamuiThailand · Koh SamuiInfinity-pool villas stepped down a hillside to the beach, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Six Senses SamuiThailand · Koh SamuiVillas on a raised promontory, with dinner on the rocks above the sea and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte HotelRome · The Spanish Steps and the TridenteA long-established Rocco Forte address built around a terraced secret garden below the Pincio2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte HotelRome · The Spanish Steps and the TridenteRocco Forte's second Rome hotel, known for its rooftop bar with views across the historic centre to St Peter's2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- The St. Regis RomeRome · Via Veneto and Villa BorgheseThe grand hotel César Ritz opened in 1894, now with a restored palatial lobby2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Hotel Santa CaterinaThe Amalfi Coast · Amalfi and Conca dei MariniFamily-owned for nearly a century, with terraces, olive groves and lemon orchards running down to the sea, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Four Seasons Hotel Ritz LisbonPortugal · Lisbon and SintraA grand city hotel, the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Portugal, with Two MICHELIN Keys and CURA, a Michelin-starred restaurant2 Michelin KeysForbes rated
- Buahan, a Banyan Tree EscapeBali · UbudAdults-only, 16-villa retreat with no walls or doors2 Michelin Keys
- AmankilaBali · Sidemen and east BaliStilted suites and a three-tier infinity pool above the Lombok Strait2 Michelin Keys
- Raffles BaliBali · Jimbaran and Nusa Dua32 pool villas on a grassy slope down to the sea2 Michelin Keys
- The Apurva Kempinski BaliBali · Jimbaran and Nusa DuaMonumental clifftop resort terraced down to the beach2 Michelin Keys
- The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari IslandsThe Maldives · North Malé AtollRound, contemporary overwater villas designed by Kerry Hill Architects, with access to the Fari Marina Village2 Michelin Keys
- The Nautilus MaldivesThe Maldives · Baa AtollA small private-island resort of houses rather than villas, with no fixed schedules2 Michelin Keys
- Aman Nai Lert BangkokThailand · BangkokAn Aman hotel on the lower floors of a tower overlooking Nai Lert Park, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- TrisaraThailand · Phuket and Phang Nga BayA resort on its own private beach where every suite and villa has its own pool, with Two MICHELIN Keys and PRU, a Michelin-starred restaurant2 Michelin Keys
- Rosewood PhuketThailand · Phuket and Phang Nga BayA beachfront resort on 600 metres of sand where every pavilion and villa has its own pool, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Six Senses Yao NoiThailand · Phuket and Phang Nga BayHillside pool villas looking out over the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Banyan Tree SamuiThailand · Koh SamuiPool villas built into the hillside above its own cove, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- 137 Pillars HouseThailand · Chiang Mai and the Golden TriangleThe former headquarters of the East Borneo Company, now a suites hotel with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & ResortThailand · Chiang Mai and the Golden TriangleA jungle resort with its own elephant camp, looking across the river to Laos and Myanmar, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Pimalai Resort & SpaThailand · Krabi and Koh LantaA large resort on Ba Kan Tiang Beach, the quiet south-west of Koh Lanta, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Malabar HillSri Lanka · Weligama and TangalleFourteen villas on a jungle hilltop with a 35-metre infinity pool and 240-degree views, promoted to Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Wild Coast Tented LodgeSri Lanka · Yala and the east coastCocoon-shaped tented suites on a wild beach beside Yala, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- The ShinmonzenKyoto ryokan · Higashiyama and GionA nine-suite Tadao Ando inn on Gion's antique street, ryokan in form with a Jean-Georges restaurant downstairs2 Michelin Keys
- Capella KyotoKyoto ryokan · Higashiyama and GionA Kengo Kuma design opened in March 2026, with rooms on a modern ryokan theme and onsen suites2 Michelin Keys
- Kanamean NishitomiyaKyoto ryokan · Central KyotoAn eight-room inn in a 19th-century townhouse with a Michelin-starred kaiseki dining room2 Michelin Keys
- Aman KyotoKyoto ryokan · North Kyoto and the hillsA forest garden resort with tatami-room options, hinoki baths and spring-fed onsen; not a ryokan in the strict sense2 Michelin Keys
- Nishimuraya HonkanKyoto ryokan · An onsen night out of townA traditional country inn with kaiseki dinners and passes to the town's public baths2 Michelin Keys
- JW Marriott Masai Mara LodgeSafari lodges · The Masai Mara, KenyaA 20-tent camp with an open-air restaurant and spa on the Talek River, inside the main reserve2 Michelin Keys
- Hemingways Ol Seki Mara CampSafari lodges · The Masai Mara, KenyaA nine-tent conservancy camp that Michelin praises for having no crowds and no convoys2 Michelin Keys
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiSafari lodges · The Serengeti, TanzaniaA full-service lodge with an infinity pool above a waterhole, a spa and a cultural Discovery Centre2 Michelin Keys
- Xigera Safari LodgeSafari lodges · The Okavango Delta, BotswanaBotswana's only MICHELIN Key property, with 12 tented suites each served by a private butler2 Michelin Keys
- Singita LebomboSafari lodges · Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger, South AfricaHillside suites inside Kruger itself, with meals, drinks and twice-daily drives or walks included2 Michelin Keys
- Silvan Safari LodgeSafari lodges · Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger, South AfricaSix suites, each with a plunge pool, in a Relais and Châteaux lodge in the Sabi Sand2 Michelin Keys
- Kruger Shalati, The Train on the BridgeSafari lodges · Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger, South AfricaConverted railway carriages parked on a historic bridge above the Sabie River2 Michelin Keys
- Palazzo TalìaRome · The Spanish Steps and the TridenteA 26-room hotel in the former Collegio del Nazareno, with interiors by the film director Luca Guadagnino2 Michelin Keys
- Orient Express La MinervaRome · The Pantheon and NavonaThe first Orient Express hotel, a relaunch of the historic Minerva with 1930s styling2 Michelin Keys
- Villa TrevilleThe Amalfi Coast · Positano and PraianoA private estate of 16 suites set in gardens above the sea, new to the MICHELIN Key selection in 2026 with Two Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Bellevue Syrene 1820The Amalfi Coast · SorrentoA historic villa hotel on the water's edge with its own beach, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- La MinervettaThe Amalfi Coast · SorrentoA small cliffside guest house with Two MICHELIN Keys, open all year2 Michelin Keys
- Villa DubrovnikCroatia · Dubrovnik and CavtatA clifftop hotel looking straight across the sea to the old town, promoted to Two MICHELIN Keys in 20262 Michelin Keys
- Vermelho MelidesPortugal · Comporta and the AlentejoChristian Louboutin's own hotel, 13 rooms in his village, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Torre de Palma Wine HotelPortugal · Comporta and the AlentejoA wine estate with its own vineyards and Alentejo cooking, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Quinta do ParalPortugal · Comporta and the AlentejoA wine estate in the deep Alentejo with three restaurants, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Vila JoyaPortugal · The AlgarveA 13-room villa hotel built around its own restaurant with two Michelin stars, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Bela Vista Hotel & SpaPortugal · The AlgarveA historic house above the beach with Vista, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Six Senses Douro ValleyPortugal · Porto and the DouroA hillside estate among the vines above the Douro, with Two MICHELIN Keys and a top-three place among resorts in Spain and Portugal in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 20252 Michelin Keys
- Casa da CalçadaPortugal · Porto and the DouroA manor house above the river that makes its own vinho verde, new to Two MICHELIN Keys in 2026, with Largo do Paço, a Michelin-starred restaurant2 Michelin Keys
- Vinha Boutique HotelPortugal · Porto and the DouroA boutique hotel with Vinha, Henrique Sá Pessoa's Michelin-starred restaurant, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- The Lince Santa ClaraPortugal · Porto and the DouroA converted convent above the town with Oculto, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Vidago PalacePortugal · Porto and the DouroA grand old palace hotel with its own 18-hole golf course, with Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- Reid's Palace, A Belmond HotelPortugal · MadeiraMadeira's famous grand hotel on the cliffs above the sea, with William, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- The Reserve HotelPortugal · MadeiraA hotel within a hotel, with its own infinity pool and pool suites, and Two MICHELIN Keys2 Michelin Keys
- One&Only The PalmDubai · Palm JumeirahA low-rise, Moorish-style resort that is calmer and more private than its Palm neighbours2 Michelin Keys
- Bvlgari Resort DubaiDubai · Jumeirah and Umm SuqeimAn Italian-designed resort on a private island, with a marina and a beach facing the Downtown skyline2 Michelin Keys
- Four Seasons Resort Bali at SayanBali · UbudVillas on 18 acres of hillside sloping down to the Ayung river1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond HotelBali · Jimbaran and Nusa DuaLow-rise thatched cottages and pool villas on Jimbaran's calm beach1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- AmangallaSri Lanka · Galle and AhangamaAman's hotel in a historic building inside Galle Fort, with a MICHELIN Key and a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels 51 to 100 list for 20251 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Hassler RomaRome · The Spanish Steps and the TridenteA family-run grand hotel at the head of the Spanish Steps, praised by both guides for its staff1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Hotel Eden, Dorchester CollectionRome · Via Veneto and Villa BorgheseA Dorchester Collection hotel with a rooftop restaurant looking over the domes of the centre1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Le SirenuseThe Amalfi Coast · Positano and PraianoThe Sersale family's former summer house, still family-run, and the most famous terrace in Positano1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Casa AngelinaThe Amalfi Coast · Positano and PraianoAn all-white, modern hotel in a traditional setting, for guests aged 12 and over, with a Michelin-starred restaurant on the roof1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi CoastThe Amalfi Coast · Ravello and ScalaA historic palazzo with a terrace view Gore Vidal called the most beautiful in the world, and a heated infinity pool on the edge of it1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Palazzo AvinoThe Amalfi Coast · Ravello and ScalaA historic palazzo in the middle of Ravello with a Michelin-starred restaurant, Rossellinis, and its own sea club down on the coast1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- Grand Hotel Excelsior VittoriaThe Amalfi Coast · SorrentoA grand old hotel in its own gardens above the bay, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, Terrazza Bosquet1 Michelin KeyForbes rated
- COMO Shambhala EstateBali · UbudWellness retreat with residences and villas over the Ayung river1 Michelin Key
- Jumeirah BaliBali · Uluwatu and the BukitAll-villa resort styled on a Majapahit-era royal palace1 Michelin Key
- The Ungasan Clifftop ResortBali · Uluwatu and the BukitSeven multi-bedroom clifftop villas above Sundays Beach Club1 Michelin Key
- La Reserve 1785 CangguBali · CangguAdults-only, French-colonial boutique in a former private home1 Michelin Key
- Desa HayBali · CangguSustainability-focused retreat in private gardens1 Michelin Key
- The Legian SeminyakBali · SeminyakAll-suite GHM beachfront classic overlooking the Indian Ocean1 Michelin Key
- Desa Potato Head BaliBali · SeminyakZero-waste beachfront studios next to Potato Head Beach Club1 Michelin Key
- The St. Regis Bali ResortBali · Jimbaran and Nusa DuaAll-suite butler resort on Nusa Dua's calm swimming beach1 Michelin Key
- OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHIThe Maldives · South Malé AtollAn all-inclusive island resort with overwater villas that have slides and plunge pools1 Michelin Key
- Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa GiraavaruThe Maldives · Baa AtollA large island resort with a marine discovery centre and close access to Hanifaru Bay1 Michelin Key
- Six Senses LaamuThe Maldives · The far south: Laamu, Gaafu and AdduThe only resort in Laamu, with a marine research programme and strong reef conservation work1 Michelin Key
- Villa Sielen DivaSri Lanka · Galle and AhangamaA seven-room beachfront villa hotel with a MICHELIN Key, as close to staying in a private house as this list gets1 Michelin Key
- Kurulu BaySri Lanka · Galle and AhangamaA small lakeside hotel cooking from the sea and the garden, with a MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Cape WeligamaSri Lanka · Weligama and TangalleClifftop villas with private pools above two beaches, with a MICHELIN Key and a place on the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2026, the only Sri Lankan resort on it1 Michelin Key
- Santani Wellness KandySri Lanka · Kandy and the tea countryA wellness retreat of hillside chalets, built around Ayurvedic and cleanse programmes, with a MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- W15 Hanthana EstateSri Lanka · Kandy and the tea countryA small hillside estate house with a MICHELIN Key, the easiest of the three for seeing Kandy1 Michelin Key
- Karpaha SandsSri Lanka · Yala and the east coastTented suites on a quiet east-coast beach, with a MICHELIN Key, for May to September trips1 Michelin Key
- Banyan Tree Higashiyama KyotoKyoto ryokan · Higashiyama and GionA ryokan-inspired hotel in a bamboo garden, with its own Noh stage and hot-spring baths1 Michelin Key
- Fufu KyotoKyoto ryokan · Higashiyama and GionA modern take on the Japanese inn where every room has its own hot-spring bath1 Michelin Key
- HiiragiyaKyoto ryokan · Central KyotoOne of Kyoto's oldest inns, run by the same family since 18181 Michelin Key
- Hoshinoya KyotoKyoto ryokan · ArashiyamaA riverside ryokan reached only by boat, updated with modern colour and a seasonal tasting menu1 Michelin Key
- Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, KyotoKyoto ryokan · ArashiyamaA Japanese estate hotel on the river where many rooms have their own hot-spring bath1 Michelin Key
- Kifune UgentaKyoto ryokan · North Kyoto and the hillsA two-room, 200-year-old ryokan in the woods with river-deck dining in summer1 Michelin Key
- Lion Sands Game ReserveSafari lodges · Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger, South AfricaFour lodges, two private villas and treehouse sleep-outs along the Sabie River1 Michelin Key
- Six Senses RomeRome · The Pantheon and NavonaA wellness-led hotel in a restored palazzo, with a spa Michelin likens to a Roman bath1 Michelin Key
- Hotel VilònRome · The Pantheon and NavonaAn 18-room boutique hotel in a former nunnery annexed to Palazzo Borghese1 Michelin Key
- Palazzo RomaRome · The Pantheon and NavonaA 39-room hotel inside a 17th-century palace, redesigned by Giampiero Panepinto1 Michelin Key
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome HotelRome · Monti and the ForumA large hotel in two curved 19th-century palazzi, with a rooftop pool over the Baths of Diocletian1 Michelin Key
- Hotel MiramalfiThe Amalfi Coast · Amalfi and Conca dei MariniA cliffside hotel where rock terraces step straight down into the sea, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & SpaThe Amalfi Coast · Amalfi and Conca dei MariniA former monastery on the cliff with an infinity pool at the edge and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Il Refettorio1 Michelin Key
- Palazzo PascalThe Amalfi Coast · Ravello and ScalaA centuries-old aristocratic house turned boutique hotel, historic in feel and contemporary in its rooms1 Michelin Key
- Hotel SupetarCroatia · Dubrovnik and CavtatA restored century-old waterfront villa in a car-free harbour town, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Maslina ResortCroatia · Hvar, Pelješac and the islandsA calm, wellness-led resort on its own pebble beach, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage HotelCroatia · Hvar, Pelješac and the islandsA 13th-century palace remodelled in 1899, in the middle of Hvar Town, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Villa Korta Katarina & WineryCroatia · Hvar, Pelješac and the islandsA restored 1930s estate making its own Pelješac reds, with eight suites and One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Hotel KatarinaCroatia · Hvar, Pelješac and the islandsA new 11-room seafront hotel, opened in 2026 and given One MICHELIN Key in its first year1 Michelin Key
- Grand Park Hotel RovinjCroatia · IstriaCroatia's first hotel on The World's 50 Best Hotels list, in 2025, with One MICHELIN Key and Agli Amici, a restaurant with two Michelin stars1 Michelin Key
- Meneghetti Wine Hotel & WineryCroatia · IstriaA 19th-century stone farmhouse making its own wine and olive oil, with One MICHELIN Key and a place in Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards1 Michelin Key
- San Canzian Hotel & ResidencesCroatia · IstriaA restored medieval village turned hotel, a few miles from the coast, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Palazzo PresidentCroatia · Split and ZagrebA newly opened five-star city hotel at the gateway to the islands, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Esplanade Zagreb HotelCroatia · Split and ZagrebAn Art Deco grand hotel built in 1925 for Orient Express passengers, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Bairro Alto HotelPortugal · Lisbon and SintraA boutique hotel in the middle of old Lisbon, walkable to almost everything, with One MICHELIN Key1 Michelin Key
- Sublime ComportaPortugal · Comporta and the AlentejoRooms and villas among the pines and rice fields, with One MICHELIN Key and a place on the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 20241 Michelin Key
- São Lourenço do BarrocalPortugal · Comporta and the AlentejoA restored family farm village with rooms, suites and cottages, with One MICHELIN Key, voted the best hotel in Portugal by Condé Nast Traveller readers in 20261 Michelin Key
- The St. Regis Downtown DubaiDubai · Downtown, DIFC and Business BayA tower hotel with St. Regis butler service and views towards the Burj Khalifa1 Michelin Key
- The Lana, Dorchester CollectionDubai · Downtown, DIFC and Business BayDorchester Collection's first Middle East hotel, overlooking the canal and the Downtown towers1 Michelin Key
- ME DubaiDubai · Downtown, DIFC and Business BayA design hotel inside Zaha Hadid's Opus, with interiors also by Zaha Hadid Architects1 Michelin Key
- Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, DubaiDubai · Jumeirah and Umm SuqeimA beachfront city resort between the old town and Downtown, with a large spa1 Michelin Key
- Address Beach ResortDubai · Dubai Marina and JBRA twin-tower beach hotel known for its high-level infinity pool overlooking Bluewaters and the sea1 Michelin Key
- Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & SpaDubai · The desertA conservation-led desert resort of Bedouin-style suites within a protected reserve1 Michelin Key
- Bab Al Shams Desert ResortDubai · The desertA fort-style desert resort, reopened after renovation, with a newer set of Desert Pool Villas1 Michelin Key
- Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda HuraaThe Maldives · North Malé AtollA close-to-the-airport island resort with a separate spa islet and a surf programmeForbes rated
- Patina Maldives, Fari IslandsThe Maldives · North Malé AtollA design-led resort with 12 restaurants and bars and a free boat to its Ritz-Carlton neighbourForbes rated
- Waldorf Astoria Maldives IthaafushiThe Maldives · South Malé AtollA large resort where every villa has an infinity pool, with 11 restaurants and a private-island optionForbes rated
- Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, MaldivesThe Maldives · South Malé AtollA small, long-established resort on one of the largest lagoons in the region, with a strong spaForbes rated
- Milaidhoo MaldivesThe Maldives · Baa AtollA compact, Maldivian-owned island with pool villas and a restaurant built from three converted dhonisForbes rated
- Velaa Private IslandThe Maldives · The north: Raa, Lhaviyani and NoonuA private island with a nine-hole golf academy, a snow room and an 800-label wine cellarForbes rated
- Conrad Maldives Rangali IslandThe Maldives · Ari Atoll (North and South)A two-island resort known for Ithaa, the all-glass undersea restaurant, and The Muraka underwater residenceForbes rated
- LUX* South Ari AtollThe Maldives · Ari Atoll (North and South)A long, lively island in the whale shark zone with eight restaurants and five barsForbes rated
- Constance Halaveli MaldivesThe Maldives · Ari Atoll (North and South)A traditional thatched resort with a 22,500-bottle wine cellar and an overwater spaForbes rated
- Park Hyatt Maldives HadahaaThe Maldives · The far south: Laamu, Gaafu and AdduA small timber and stone resort with a steep house reef close to the overwater villasForbes rated
- The Rome EDITIONRome · Via Veneto and Villa BorgheseThe EDITION brand's Rome hotel, with a garden reception, rooftop bar and travertine plunge poolForbes rated
- Hotel Palazzo ManfrediRome · Monti and the ForumA 16-room hotel on the site of a gladiator training school, with a rooftop restaurant looking straight at the ColosseumForbes rated
- Villa Spalletti TrivelliRome · Monti and the ForumA family-run villa hotel with a rooftop garden overlooking the Quirinale gardensForbes rated
- Villa Agrippina, Gran MeliáRome · Prati and the VaticanA garden resort hotel with a 1920s-style pool, a short walk from the VaticanForbes rated
- Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial CentreDubai · Downtown, DIFC and Business BayA compact city hotel among DIFC's galleries and restaurants, with a glass-walled rooftop poolForbes rated
- Atlantis, The PalmDubai · Palm JumeirahA large family resort with Aquaventure waterpark included for guests and 29 restaurantsForbes rated
- Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm JumeirahDubai · Palm JumeirahA beach resort with a temperature-controlled lagoon pool, an adults-only pool and a Heinz Beck restaurantForbes rated
- Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah BeachDubai · Jumeirah and Umm SuqeimA low-rise beach resort with an adults-only pool, a family pool and 11 places to eat and drinkForbes rated
- Jumeirah Al QasrDubai · Jumeirah and Umm SuqeimA palace-style hotel on the Madinat canals, with abra boats and a mile-long private beach facing the Burj Al ArabForbes rated
- One&Only Royal Mirage, Arabian CourtDubai · Dubai Marina and JBRA low-rise, Arabian-style resort set in gardens along a private beach of about three-quarters of a mileForbes rated
- Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, DubaiDubai · Dubai Marina and JBRTwin 45-floor towers with more than a dozen restaurants and bars, including Buddha-BarForbes rated
- Palace Dubai Creek HarbourDubai · The Creek and old DubaiA waterfront hotel with skyline views back across the creek to DowntownForbes rated
- Address Creek HarbourDubai · The Creek and old DubaiA modern tower hotel with harbour and skyline views and a short run to the airportForbes rated
- Alila Villas UluwatuBali · Uluwatu and the BukitModern Balinese clifftop pool villas above the Indian OceanTwo judges
- Samanvaya Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)Bali · Sidemen and east BaliAdults-only eco-villas on the Sidemen rice terracesTwo judges
- Wapa di Ume SidemenBali · Sidemen and east BaliHillside wellness resort facing Mount Agung and rice fieldsTwo judges
- Andaz BaliBali · SanurBeachfront resort laid out like a Balinese village, with lagoon poolsTwo judges
- Tandjung SariBali · SanurFifty-year-old artists' beach bungalows with heritage Balinese styleTwo judges
- Kayaam HouseSri Lanka · Weligama and TangalleA small beach house built around wellness and organic Sri Lankan cooking, picked by Tatler Asia and voted into Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice AwardsTwo judges
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Every hotel above is Shortlisted on research. When we stay, the review that follows carries our second stamp, Stayed and verified, with what we found written down and any hosted stay disclosed on the page.