Travel + Leisure, a New York-based travel magazine published the top 10 hotels in the world at the start of this week. Among the top 10 hotels in the world published features one African exquisite hotel. Travel + Leisure magazine always broadcasts series titled The World’s Best on a yearly basis.
As earlier reported on the magazine’s website, atop in the category of Best Hotels in the World is Bali, Capella Ubud which has been recognized as the best hotel and leisure spot in the world for the year 2020. According to the magazine, the awards were issued taking into consideration input of its readers who travel around the world.
For the best hotel category, the selection process took into account a variety of hotels in the world and formed a shortlist of 100 hotels. These hotels span all six habitable continents and cover many holiday destination favorites.
As a process to choose a winner, Travel + Leisure asked readers to share their views and travel experiences, including when they stay overnight at a hotel or resort. Additionally, they made assessments about design, service, facilities, location, food, and overall value.
Below is a list by Travel + Leisure magazine of the World’s top 10 Hotels in 2020:
- Capella Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
Indonesia has of late been referred to as a leisure haven by most travellers. It’s with no doubt one of its celebrated hotels Capella Ubud located in Bali atops this list. Apart from being voted the best hotel, Capella Ubud is also ranked first in the category Resort Hotel in Asia and Resort Hotel In Indonesia. Opened in 2018, the hotel offers 22 luxury villas in the wilderness of Ubud. Capella is equipped with luxury amenities such as indoor and outdoor gyms and a spa. All properties, like their treehouse, are made from local teak wood and feature a private pool, winding river views, and a stretch of paddy fields.
2. Hotel Amparo, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Tucked off Mesones Street, Hotel Amparo steps away from the vibrant Jardín and the bustling mercado offering a place of warmth and respite to travelers seeking a fresh alternative to the city’s traditional luxury mainstays.
Hotel Amparo is a natural heaven with modern art and brazen textiles, wood and white, hushed alcoves and cherished heirlooms, a smart, edgy sort of elegance that reaches backward and forward across the globe in refinement and amenity.
3. Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland, Canada.
Fogo Island Inn sits on an island, off an island at one of the four corners of the Earth. Every one of the hotel’s 29 one-of-a-kind guest rooms and suites has dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto the wildest and most powerful ocean on the planet, a stimulating relief from the numbing uniformity of modern times. The award-winning Inn is built on the principles of sustainability and respect for nature and culture. The Inn is a community asset, and 100% of operating surpluses are reinvested into the community to help secure a sustainable and resilient future for Fogo Island.
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia.
The ocean plays a central role in The Ritz-Carlton, Bali experience. Set along the beachfront in Nusa Dua, the luxury resort celebrates its surroundings with every opportunity. Luxury villas feature private pools, lush gardens and breathtaking views. The glass-enclosed wedding chapel alongside the beach is a strikingly modern interpretation of a classic structure. And meals are accompanied by a soft ocean breeze and the scent of frangipani. Wow! A sweet place to be at.
5. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Maldives.
Nestled among white sands and crystal blue waters, this elegant Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort is a 40-minute yacht journey from Velana International Airport. Visit to discover indulgent choices from 11 celebrated dining venues, a world-class lifestyle spa sanctuary, and a plethora of activities for all generations. Set in a tropical paradise, the resort and the beach, reef and overwater villas span across three islands with a wealth of luxuries and experiences including 119 beaches, villas with private pools, including the Ithaafushi Private Island.
For those seeking the ultimate exclusivity, Stella Maris Private Ocean Villas are an intimate getaway, exquisite duplex villas with direct ocean access, accessible only by boat. Ithaafushi Private Island is a 32,000 sq. m. sanctuary encompassing private villas and amenities for the utmost luxury at your exposure.
6. Secret Bay, Portsmouth, Dominica.
Tucked away on the un spoilt nature island of Dominica, Secret Bay is an award-winning boutique resort with just six sustainable luxury villas immersed in nature and designed to capture the luxury of time and space. With intimate and personalised service that caters to guest preferences and privacy, Secret Bay is the perfect getaway for a Caribbean honeymoon, private beach wedding or otherwise secluded holiday of a lifetime.
7. Raffles Istanbul, Turkey.
Raffles Istanbul situates above the Bosphorus at the intersection of Istanbul’s best connections, perfectly located to experience this timeless place, located at the Zorlu Center – where high fashion, performance and art converge. The hotels is one of Turkeys most exequisite travel and leisure sites. Istanbul is always a good option. Either its for business or pleasure, check out Raffles’ offers for your every need.
8. Canaves Oia Epitome, Santorini, Greece.
Located on the Northen part of the cosmopolitan town of Oia, Canaves Oia Epitome is set above the picturesque fishing town of Ammoudi. The property features an infinity-style main pool, a breakfast restaurant, a sunset lounge bar-restaurant, a sun terrace and private cabanas by the pool.
Elegantly designed, the suites and villas include a private or plunge pools, sea views and access to the beach in a walking distance.Guests benefit from complimentary drink upon arrival, butler service, VIP butler service upon request, laundry service, fitness area, and massage and spa treatments. Signature Champagne a La Carte or Room Service breakfast is available daily at Canaves Oia Epitome. Daily yoga sessions and a pool bar are also provided. Couples particularly like the location as they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
9. Awasi Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
With large doses of peace and quiet, Awasi Patagonia is in an isolated setting with beautiful vistas of pasture and forests, mountains and lakes, a real natureheaven worth experiencing. The hotel is situated in a private reserve overlooking Torres del Paine National Park, with a lodge area having just 14 villas and a main lodge. Each villa is assigned with a private guide and 4WD so guests can explore at their own pace, visiting where they want, when they want. Awasi Patagonia has views over the Torres del Paine Mountain Range, the Patagonian Steppe and Lake Sarmiento. It is the world’s southernmost Relais & Chateaux hotel.
10. Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Dedicated to environmentally conscious hospitality, sustainable conservation and the empowerment of local communities, Singita, meaning “place of miracles,” was founded in 1993 with a single lodge, Singita Ebony Lodge. Built on family owned land in what is now known as the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Singita’s mission is to share a unique part of the world, while maintaining respect for the natural environment and challenging accepted notions of luxury.
Today, Singita, together with its partner conservation Funds & Trusts, is the guardian of large areas of pristine wilderness in Africa and responsible for successful community partnership projects, making a tangible difference in the lives of the people living and working in and around its lodges. Singita proudly operates 15 luxury, award-winning lodges and camps, each a unique experience in its own right, in six regions across four countries in Africa. And interestingly, it’s the only voted African hotel in Travel + Leisure’s top 10 hotels by traveler’s choice.
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