In the recently announced Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Awards 2023, Asian properties dominated.
Of the Top 25 Hottest New Hotels globally, 12 are in Asia. The winning city was Istanbul across all categories, and in Asia, the winning ranked countries were Indonesia, India, and the Maldives.
Six Asian properties ranked in the prestigious World’s Top 10 Hotels. Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, India, taking the number one position.
The stunningly extravagant 1835 palace come luxury hotel claimed over 5,000 five-bubble reviews. Known as ‘The Jewel of Jaipur’, it also ranked first in Best Top Luxury Hotels, with its hospitality and amenities placing above and beyond.Rambagh Palace is a Royal Family of Jaipur/Taj Brand hotel. Taj Hotels are renowned for their 122 years of excellence. The global honour reflects their world-class hospitality.
The Top 10 Hotels in the World according to the 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards are:
1. Rambagh Palace – Jaipur, India
2. Ozen Reserve Bolifushi – Bolifushi Island, Maldives
3. Hotel Colline de France – Gramado, Brazil
4. Shangri-La The Shard, London – London, United Kingdom
5. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong – Hong Kong, China
6. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
7. Romance Istanbul Hotel – Istanbul, Türkiye
8. Ikos Dassia – Dassia, Greece
9. Ikos Andalusia – Estepona, Spain
10. Padma Resort Ubud – Puhu, Indonesia
The Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best awards result from 12 months of traveller reviews. The winners passing rigorous scrutiny over their offerings, trust, and safety standards. Tripadvisor states that fewer than one per cent of their eight million listings are awarded Best of the Best.
These awards have also highlighted how far and wide travellers have ventured in the last year, with ten winning subcategories covering 37 global regions. The wide range of unforgettable stays included a glamping retreat, a rock ‘n’ roll boutique property, to the opulent Jaipur palace hotel.