You can have a brilliant holiday hopping between hostels or budget rental apartments, but if you’re celebrating something special or just fancy splashing out, a luxury hotel is a proper treat.
Thankfully, TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards have been announced, and the online review platform has curated a roundup of stellar places to stay based on hotels that garner the most ‘above-and-beyond’ reviews from users over the last year.
Of the site’s eight million listings, less than one percent acquired this accolade, but the best of the best hotels claiming first place overall was the Santiago De Alfama Boutique Hotel, a stunning stay in Lisbon.
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It’s already claimed a spot on ’s roundup of Lisbon’s coolest hotels, boasts seriously outstanding views of Old Alfama and the Tagus River, and is surrounded by lovely, historic streets. Oh, and it’s only a 15-minute walk from Lisbon’s famous Praça do Comércio.
‘The hotel’s luxe amenities, charming décor, artistic vibe, and reasonable prices create a memorable stay. Guests can relax on the peaceful patio, sample delicious dining, or explore nearby attractions with the help of the knowledgeable concierge,’ writes TripAdvisor.
However, that’s far from all: hotels in the UK, India, Mexico and South Africa also made the top 10, so read on to find out which ones.
These are the 10 best luxury hotels in the world, according to TripAdvisor
- Santiago De Alfama Boutique Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
- Gokulam Grand Turtle on the Beach, Kovalam, India
- Chandys Windy Woods, Chithirapuram, India
- Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, Akumal, Mexico
- Gidleigh Park, Chagford, United Kingdom
- Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Great Milton, UK
- Petit Hotel Confidentiel, Chambéry, France
- Kapama River Lodge, Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa
- Hotel The Cliff Bay, Madeira, Portugal
- Hotel Arlberg Lech, Lech, Austria
Want to read about them in more detail? Do so on TripAdvisor’s website.
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