The third annual announcement of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been revealed at a prestigious awards ceremony, celebrating exceptional and groundbreaking hospitality from around the world.

Travel industry leaders and enthusiasts convened at Old Billingsgate in London to recognise outstanding hotel experiences across the globe, establishing new standards of excellence and serving as a source of inspiration for travellers and hospitality professionals alike.

Address: 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

In a city crowded with skyscrapers, Rosewood Hong Kong stands out. Soaring 270 metres above the city, the 413-room flagship of the ultra-luxury group commands an enviable waterfront location on Victoria Harbour, plus stunning views of Hong Kong's iconic skyline. Inside is a world of its own: 11 dining and drinking venues, extensive wellness facilities, gallery-worthy art, elegant rooms and suites and top-notch service that attracts movers and shakers.

Address: 300/1 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

A design-savvy urban retreat that's as much about good times as it is bona fide rest and relaxation. Set on the banks of the River of Kings, it comprises 299 contemporary rooms and suites set across multiple storeys, with a palm-framed, multi-layered pool area, Mediterranean-inspired gardens, and an incredible wellness centre with a spa inspired by ancient Thai rituals. Big, bold, and buzzy, it's a key player in Bangkok's new-wave hotel scene.

Address: 300, 2 Charoen Krung Rd, Yan Nawa, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Located on the Chao Phraya River in the Charoenkrung district, the Capella is a masterclass in serenity and calm, from the neutral-toned, clean-lined, Japan-esque design to the brilliant and seemingly semi-psychic service that anticipates your every waking need. Space and light are integral features of all the 101 rooms, suites, and villas here – the entry-level rooms with their dressing rooms, oversized, light-splashed bathrooms, and lounger-equipped terraces are close to apartment-sized – but, if you really want to appreciate the luxury of space in a tightly packed city, Capella Bangkok's riverside villas deliver in spades. Not only is the accommodation itself impressively spacious with separate living rooms and immense bathrooms, but the villas all have private gardens with a private jacuzzi plunge pool and sala lounge.

Address: Via Besana, 59, 22010 Moltrasio CO, Italy

Set in an 18th-century villa whose former premises housed Pope Innocent XI, this Milanese-designed gem has played host to an aristocratic roll call of occupants, from Count Andrea Lucini-Passalacqua and composer Vincenzo Bellini to the current owners, the De Santis family. Set within spectacular terraced gardens and with just 24 rooms, the boutique hotel showcases the finest Italian craftsmanship in a riot of ornate Baroque elegance, all curated under the watchful and always stylish eye of current owner, Valentina De Santis. All this comes together in a sublime retreat – almost like a private home – that makes the most of this truly magical lakefront location.

Address: 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673

To stay at Raffles Hotel Singapore is to immerse oneself in the golden age of travel. Whether welcomed by the hotel's liveried Sikh doormen, strolling along the polished teak verandas overlooking tropical gardens, while the day away in one of the 115 atmospheric suites, or exploring the plentiful dining and drinking options, a stay is sure to inspire lifelong memories of luxury and tradition. The grand, white, neo-Renaissance building that hosts Raffles Singapore is iconic across the city-state and beyond. It was completed in 1899, 12 years after the opening of the original hotel, and hailed as one of the most beautiful and innovative of the century – it even featured Singapore's first electric lights and fans. Stories abound about the events it has hosted, from the last tiger shooting in Singapore to the invention of the world-famous Singapore Sling cocktail. It was designated a National Monument by the Singapore Government in 1987, with the last extensive renovation completed in 2019.

Address: The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

There's nothing understated about Atlantis The Royal. Hyped up well before it opened, this hotel is big, bold, and in your face. Home to 795 rooms and suites, 16 restaurants, 17 boutiques, a sprawling 32,300-square-foot wellness space, and no fewer than 90 swimming pools – including Cloud 22 perched high on top of the sky bridge; this is where to stay if you want an all-out bling Dubai experience. The rooms are much more understated compared to the extravagance of the rest of the hotel; the spacious, light-filled guestrooms are revealed through slick minimalist furnishings in neutral tones that don't detract from the sea views outside. The hotel's lavishness steps up with the suites and the penthouses, where 44 come complete with their own glass-sided swimming pools so you can swim in the sky.

Address: 48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Originally a 12-room affair, this world-famous hotel now has 393 rooms and suites over several wings, multiple restaurants and bars, a spa with a global reputation, and a riverside terrace restaurant serving what is arguably Bangkok's best breakfast. The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok goes above and beyond with 12 varied eating and drinking options, from French fine dining at Le Normandie, recently taken over by Annie-Sophie Pic, to award-winning Japanese kaiseki at Kinu by Tagaki, Baan Phraya's brilliant modern take on traditional Thai food in a traditional Thai house, the famed riverside buffet-style breakfast at The Verandah and a plethora of places offering tea, cocktails and live entertainment.

Address: Tablaje 642, San Antonio Chablé, 97816 Chocholá, Yucatán, Mexico

Chablé Yucatán has been welcoming guests to its state-of-the-art, wellness-first escape in the heart of the Yucatán jungle since 2016. Prepare to enter a higher state of relaxation through the magnificent spa, thoughtful dining options, and a sense of understated luxury throughout the sprawling estate. In one of the 40 beautifully appointed spaces that make up this cluster of wellness-inspired luxury. Options range from one to three bedrooms, with the jewel in the crown – the Royal Villa – featuring striking architecture, a spacious terrace with a pool, and a private cinema. Even the one-bedroom Casitas have their own pools, al-fresco living rooms with hammocks, and outdoor moon showers.

Address: Borgo Pinti, 99, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Florence's largest private garden provides the tranquil setting for this character-packed Four Seasons property set in a beautifully restored 15th-century Medici palace. With cool, creamy interiors that make one want to glide rather than walk, and a well-heeled clientele made up of business and leisure travellers, the 2008-opened hotel offers 116 bedrooms. Of these, 79 are in the Palazzo della Gherardesca and 37 in Palazzo del Nero, a former 16th-century convent graced with its own reception and butler service. The hotel's Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, Il Palagio, meanwhile, pulls guests out of the Renaissance and into the present day with a contemporary tasting menu of reimagined regional classics, such as white risotto with tomatoes and pecorino.

Address: 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

It's a case of onward and upward at this 117-room bolthole, which sits loftily above Admiralty's Pacific Place. Upper House Hong Kong is the first hotel project from hotshot Asian designer André Fu. Its interior is a visual story of creativity and architectural glory. Setting the tone is the brutalist facade, courtesy of British designer Thomas Heatherwick, followed by the red-toned wooden lift inspired by Japan's torii gates. Fu's design aesthetic is grounded in the concept of an 'upward journey', ensuring a seamless flow throughout the space as it travels between the floors in shades of cream, stone, caramel, and, more recently, shades of stormy blue.

.... and the rest best hotels from Top 11 to 50.

11. Copacabana Palace (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

12. Capella Sydney (NSW, Australia)

13. Royal Mansour (Marrakech, Morocco)

14. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen (Beijing, China)

15. Bulgari Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

16. Claridge's (London, United Kingdom)

17. Four Seasons Astir Palace (Athens, Greece)

18. Desa Potato Head (Bali, Indonesia)

19. Le Bristol (Paris, France)

20. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

21. Cheval Blanc Paris (Paris, France)

22. Bulgari Roma (Rome, Italy)

23. Hôtel de Crillon (Paris, France)

24. Rosewood São Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil)

25. Aman Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

26. Hotel Il Pellicano (Porto Ercole, Italy)

27. Hôtel du Couvent (Nice, France)

28. Soneva Fushi (Maldives)

29. The Connaught (London, United Kingdom)

30. La Mamounia (Marrakech, Morocco)

31. Raffles London at The OWO (London, United Kingdom)

32. The Emory (London, United Kingdom)

33. Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico)

34. The Calile (Brisbane, Australia)

35. The Lana (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

36. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo (Monaco)

37. Janu Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

38. The Taj Mahal Palace (Mumbai, India)

39. One&Only Mandarina (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)

40. Singita - Kruger National Park (South Africa)

41. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

42. Hotel Bel-Air (Los Angeles, USA)

43. The Mark (New York, USA)

44. Las Ventanas al Paraíso (Los Cabos, Mexico)

45. The Tokyo Edition Toranomon (Tokyo, Japan)

46. Hotel The Mitsui (Kyoto, Japan)

47. Estelle Manor (Witney, England)

48. Grand Park Hotel Rovinj (Rovinj, Croatia)

49. Hotel Sacher Vienna (Vienna, Austria)

50. Mandapa (Bali, Indonesia)

Professional services consultancy Deloitte is the official independent adjudicator of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Deloitte has been granted full and independent access to The World’s 50 Best Hotels voting process and data, and has performed certain procedures to confirm the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list.

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