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Best Hotels worldwide (2026)

899 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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85. Terrou-Bi

Seafront resort hotel$$$$Fann Hock

Family-owned five-star resort on the Corniche Ouest with a private beach, long pool, casino, spa and several restaurants overlooking the ocean and marina.

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86. The Balmoral

Luxury grand hotel$$$$New Town

Rocco Forte's five-star landmark at the east end of Princes Street, opened in 1902 as a railway hotel, with a spa, whisky bar and famous clock tower.

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87. The Calile Hotel

Design hotel$$$$Fortitude Valley (James Street)

A resort-style design hotel on James Street by architects Richards and Spence, with a resort-style pool deck, day spa and Hellenika restaurant.

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90. The Hay-Adams

Historic luxury hotel$$$$Lafayette Square

A 1928 luxury hotel facing Lafayette Square and the White House, with a fine-dining restaurant, a well-known bar and a rooftop with city views.

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96. The Oyster Box

Luxury beachfront hotel$$$$Umhlanga Rocks

The Oyster Box is a five-star Red Carnation hotel on the Umhlanga beachfront beside the lighthouse, with 86 rooms, suites and villas, a spa and celebrated curry buffets.

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100. The Plaza

Historic luxury hotel$$$$Midtown / Central Park South

Opened in 1907 at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, the Fairmont-managed Plaza is one of New York's most storied grand hotels.

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