Best luxury hotel brands in the world revealed

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The world’s best luxury hotel brands of 2024 have been named — according to the elite travel advisers at LTI — Luxury Travel Intelligence.
And for the second year in a row, the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental hotels were awarded first place.
21 Mandarin Oriental takes the top spot for a second year in a row. Pictured is the view from the pool area at the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia property. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
21 Stunning views await at Amanera, an Aman property in the Dominican Republic. The brand is one of 15 to make the grade on a new luxury hotel list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
The exclusive brand flies just three flags in the United States — including one right here in the Big Apple, high above Columbus Circle.
To determine the winners, the pampering pros said they created an algorithm analyzing 130 “touchpoints” relevant to the luxury hotel sector.
“The focus is on a brand’s ability to deliver on its passion, commitment, ethos, and values, together with the quality of its management and staff,” the group said in an announcement.
“Continuing investment and how it is utilized are also significant factors, particularly regarding new properties and the refurbishment of existing ones,” they continued.
21 Oetker Collection Hotels made the list as the third best luxury hotel brand. Pictured is the Hotel La Palma in Capri. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
21 Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts made the ranking — the Florence, Italy property is one of the city’s most sought-after (and most expensive) addresses. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
Mandarin currently operates 40 hotels and a slew of branded residential properties in 26 countries and territories.
The original Hong Kong hotel opened in 1963.
Bulgari, Oetker Collection, Six Senses and Aman rounded out the top five.
21 Auberge Resorts’ Wildflower Farms has made a splash in New York’s Hudson Valley.
21 Guests can check into the Turret Suite, perched at top the Raffles London at The OWO. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
Several brands — Bulgari, Dorchester Collection and COMO — made the list for the first time.
“The inclusion of Bulgari is particularly relevant as they are a very focused and well-managed organization, with each property delivering a truly ultra-luxury guest experience,” Michael Crompton, Founder of LTI, said in a statement.
Out of the winning bunch, Aman, Rosewood, Auberge, Four Seasons and Peninsula all have locations in New York.
“With ongoing senior management shifts across the brands, continued eye-watering investment levels, and the aggressive competition in chasing the growing High Net Worth travel spend, who knows what next year will bring,” Crompton said.
Here is the complete list of winners.
Best luxury hotel brands in the world for 2024
1. Mandarin Oriental
21 Check into the historical Mandarin Oriental Palace in Luzern, Switzerland. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
2. Bulgari
21 A suite at the Bulgari Dubai. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
3. Oetker Collection
21 The Woodward, Geneva is a Oetker Collection property. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
4. Six Senses
21 Six Senses Rome occupies a palace dating back to the 15th century. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
5. Aman
21 A room at Amanpuri, Thailand. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
6. One&Only
21 Water everywhere at One & Only Portonovi, Montenegro. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
7. Rocco Forte
21 Get a taste of Italy at Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome, Berlin. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
8. Rosewood
21 Rosewood Villa Magna is an escape from the bustle of Madrid. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
9. Belmond
21 Belmond Hotel Cipriani is an integral part of Venice. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
10. Auberge
21 In the spa at Wildflower Farms in Gardiner, New York.
11. Dorchester Collection
21 Poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. handout
12. Four Seasons
21 Four Seasons Maui was famously home to the first season of HBO’s ‘White Lotus.’ LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
13. Peninsula
21 The tubs have the best views at the Peninsula Chicago. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
14. COMO
21 COMO’s Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos is a celebrity magnet.
15. Raffles