From a century-old sandstone landmark in Sydney to a sunlit sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia’s hotels have once again earned their place among the world’s most coveted stays. Each year, a list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels is released, celebrating the art of luxurious hospitality in all its forms.
Capella Sydney emerged as Oceania’s finest, and the highest-ranked Australian entry, while The Calile returned to the list for its third consecutive year — a testament to its effortless blend of modernism, leisure and light. Meanwhile, the reborn Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island was named One to Watch, its story of renewal as striking as its clifftop setting.
Beyond our borders, Asia led the way — with Rosewood Hong Kong crowned the best hotel in the world. Keep up to date with the full list – and perhaps plan your next getaway – with the full list, below.
1. Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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2. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
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3. Capella Bangkok, Bankok
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4. Passalacqua, Lake Como
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5. Raffles Singapore, Singapore
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6. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
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7. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
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8. Chablé Yucatàn, Chocholà
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9. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence
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10. Upper House Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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11. Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
12. Capella Sydney, Sydney
13. Royal Mansour, Marrakech
14. Mandarin Oriental Qianman, Beijing
15. Bulgari Tokyo, Tokyo
16. Claridge's, London
17. Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens
18. Desa Potato Head, Bali
19. Le Bristol, Paris
20. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
21. Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris
22. Bulgari Roma, Rome
23. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
24. Rosewood Sǎo Paulo, Sǎo Paulo
25. Aman Tokyo, Tokyo
26. Hotel II Pelicano, Porto Ercole
27. Hôtel du Couvent, Nice
28. Soneva Fushi, Maldives
29. The Connaught, London
30. La Mamounia, Marrakech
31. Raffles London at the OWO, London
32. The Emory, London
33. Maroma, Riviera Maya
34. The Calile, Brisbane
35. The Lana, Dubai
36. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
37. Janu Tokyo, Tokyo
38. The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
39. One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit
40. Singita - Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
41. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Hong Kong
42. Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles
43. The Mark, New York
44. Las Ventanas al Paraìso, Los Cabos
45. The Tokyo Edition Tanoramon, Tokyo
46. Hotel The Mitsui, Kyoto
47. Estelle Manor, Witney
48. Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, Rovink
49. Hotel Sacher Vienna, Vienna
50. Mandapa, Bali
Want more luxury stays, closer to home? These are the 35 Australian hotels that have been Michelin-awarded.
