The Telegraph Hotel Awards reveal the world’s greatest places to stay

The inaugural Telegraph Hotel Awards showcases the 50 best hotels from across the world, ranked and rated by experts.

The list of 50 winning hotels offers a unique insight into the planet’s most amazing places to stay, from boutique city boltholes you’ll be recommending for years to come, to the big hitters that are really worth splashing out on.

The 24 judges, drawn from the Telegraph’s roster of hotel and destination experts, were split into five panels (Europe, Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Africa and Oceania) and created their shortlist from the best hotels in The Telegraph’s industry-leading collection of more than 10,000 reviews. 

The judges considered factors including geographical spread, price range and types of hotel when making nominations. Each hotel was then marked according to a scoring system incorporating Telegraph review ratings, plus additional criteria including staff-to-guest ratios and in-room perks. These ratings then determined the rankings and produced the final 50. 

Awards have also been given for Best New Hotel, Best Budget Hotel, Best Hotel for Sustainability, Best for Accessibility, Best for Families and Best Spa Hotel. 

Rachel Cranshaw, Hotels Editor, The Telegraph, said: “A hotel can make or break a holiday – but sometimes the hotel is the holiday. The hotels we're recognising here are destinations in their own right. Our experts love them and we know our readers will too.”

Anthony Tyler, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, said: "It is a great honour and privilege to be recognised by the Telegraph with this accolade. It is a true reflection of our 148-year history [...] offering unparalleled experiences and hospitality. We look forward to continuing this legacy of excellence, ensuring every guest leaves with unforgettable memories."

Praising the overall winner, Lee Cobaj, head Asia judge, said: "There is simply nowhere else like it. The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is the most wonderful hotel in the world and to paraphrase Nöel Coward, I am fonder of it than ever."

The 50 winners of The Telegraph Hotel Awards are:

1. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand [Best in Asia and the world]

2. Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland [Best in Europe]

3. Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa [Best in Africa]

4. The Peninsula Hong Kong

5. Les Prés d’Eugénie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

6. Awasi Patagonia, Chile [Best in the Americas and Caribbean]

7. Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi Coast, Italy

8. Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia [Best in Oceania]

9. The Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

10. Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan

11. Sterrekopje, Franschhoek, South Africa

12. Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice, Italy

13. Son Blanc, Minorca, Spain

14. Al Moudira Hotel, Luxor, Egypt

15. Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao, Philippines

16. Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany, Italy

17. Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire, England

18. La Casa del Califa, Cadiz, Spain

19. Banyan Tree Buahan, Bali, Indonesia

20. Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique

21. Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand

22. Lundies House, Highlands, Scotland

23. The Hotel Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand 

24. Asaba, Izu Peninsula, Japan 

25. Soneva Fushi, Maldives

26. Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa

27. Amangalla, Galle, Sri Lanka

28. Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens, Greece 

29. Hampton Manor, West Midlands, England 

30. Riad Mena, Marrakech, Morocco

31. Hotel Endsleigh, Devon, England

32. Palácio Príncipe Real, Lisbon, Portugal

33. Susafa, Sicily, Italy

34. Hotel Esencia, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

35. The Goring, London, England

36. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California, United States

37. Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia

38. Castle Hot Springs, Arizona, United States

39. The Calile Hotel, Brisbane, Australia

40. The Brando, French Polynesia

41. Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia

42. Chicago Athletic Association, United States

43. Nooishof, Sinclair Nature Reserve, Namibia

44. Zannier Bãi San Hô, Phu Yen, Vietnam

45. Hôtel Grand Powers, Paris, France

46. Hotel César Lanzarote, Spain

47. The Shinmonzen, Kyoto, Japan

48. Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

49. Kahani Paradise, Gokarna, India

50. Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland, Canada

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