The year 2023 has ushered in a fresh wave of excitement in the world of luxury accommodations. For the very first time, the globe’s attention has turned to the “50 Best Hotels” awards. This sought-after list is not just another tally of places to stay; it’s a curated journey of the most awe-inspiring and luxurious lodgings our planet has to offer. Whether you’re enamored by intimate boutique hotels or are drawn to the majestic allure of expansive resorts, this list has something for everyone.

Under the majestic ceiling of London’s historic Guildhall, on the crisp evening of September 19th, the crème de la crème of the hotel industry, along with esteemed travel journalists and VIPs from every corner of the globe, convened with bated breath. The event wasn’t just about honouring the finest establishments; it was about witnessing history in the making as hotels vied for a coveted spot on the inaugural 50 Best Hotel list.

While many deserving establishments received their well-earned accolades, the pinnacle of the evening was the crowning of the No.1 Best Hotel in the World. The honor was bestowed upon the enchanting “Passalacqua”, an opulent sanctuary nestled by the serene waters of Italy’s Lake Como.

Imagine staying in an 18th-century architectural masterpiece, so fresh to the hospitality scene that it opened its grand doors just a little over a year ago in June 2022. Passalacqua isn’t just a hotel; it’s an experience. With just 24 meticulously crafted rooms spread over three meticulously restored historical edifices, exclusivity is an understatement. And its pièce de résistance? The majestic Villa, standing tall and proud, offering guests an unrivalled view of a beautifully manicured terraced garden and the breathtaking Lake Como.

The next time you’re charting out your dream vacation or simply looking to bask in the world’s finest, remember that the 50 Best Hotels of 2023 isn’t just a list, it’s an invitation to experience unparalleled luxury!

Here’s the full run down:

1. Passalacqua, Moltrasio

2. Rosewood,Hong Kong

3. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

4. The Upper House, Hong Kong

5. Aman, Tokyo

6. La Mamounia Marrakech

7. Soneva Fushi Maldives

8. One&Only Mandarina, Puerto Vallarta

9. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence

10. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

11. Capella, Bangkok

12. The Calile, Brisbane

13. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá

14. Aman, Venice

15. Singita Lodges, Kruger National Park

16.Claridge’s, London

17. Raffles, Singapore

18. Nihi Sumba, Wanokaka

19. Hotel Esencia, Tulum

20. Le Sirenuse, Positano

21. Borgo Egnazia, Savelletri

22.The Connaught, London

23. Royal Mansour, Marrakech

24. Four Seasons, Madrid

25. Aman, New York

26.The Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

27. Rosewood, São Paulo

28. Capella, Singapore

29. Le Bristol, Paris

30. Park Hyatt, Kyoto

31. La Réserve, Paris

32. Gleneagles, St Andrews, Scotland

33. Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes

34.Cheval Blanc, Paris

35. Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens

36. Soneva Jani, Maldives

37. The Newt, Bruton

38. Amangalla,Galle

39. Hoshinoya, Tokyo

40. Desa Potato Head, Seminyak

41. Eden Rock, St Barths

42. The Siam, Bangkok

43. Badrutt’s Palace, St Moritz

44. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

45. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

46. NoMad, London

47.The Savoy, London

48. Equinox, New York

49. Six Senses Ibiza, Portinatx

50. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris