A first-class, renowned hotel can make all the difference between a good trip and a great one. Over the past few decades, luxurious five-star (and even six and seven star) hotels and resorts are popping up like mushrooms in all corners of the world. Although this is great news for discerning travelers, not all new expensive and glitzy hotels meet the standards of a true refined, memorable and extravagant experience.
Only a few hotel chains succeed at delivering the consistency of unrivaled excellence that luxury-minded globetrotters expect these days. These brands stand out and leave the competition behind with impeccable service, extraordinary locations (whether a beach, city or remote wilderness spot), world-class wellness facilities, superlative gastronomy, spectacular accommodations, and – last but not least – environmental conscious policies.
Here are the top 20 best hotel brands in the world.
| Rank | Hotel brand | Score |
| 1. | The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts | 98.40 |
| 2. | Capella Hotels & Resorts | 97.82 |
| 3. | The Red Carnation Hotel Collection | 97.54 |
| 4. | Oetker Collection | 96.77 |
| 5. | Oberoi Hotels & Resorts | 96.46 |
| 6. | Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas | 96.35 |
| 7. | One&Only Resorts | 95.31 |
| 8. | Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris | 95.20 |
| 9. | Auberge Resorts Collection | 95.16 |
| 10. | Raffles Hotels & Resorts | 95.03 |
| 11. | The Peninsula Hotels | 94.92 |
| 12. | Aparium | 94.72 |
| 13. | Rocco Forte Hotels | 94.50 |
| 14. | Viceroy Hotels & Resorts | 94.45 |
| 15. | Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | 94.29 |
| 16. | Montage Hotels & Resorts | 94.09 |
| 17. | Mandarin Oriental | 93.85 |
| 18. | Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts | 93.65 |
| 19. | Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts | 93.20 |
| 20. | COMO Hotels and Resorts | 93.14 |
