Choosing the right hotel is not always easy, but it's one decision that can make (or break) your trip. Here, in sixth annual T+L 500, Travel + Leisure's global team of reporters and editors has culled the 500 highest-rated hotels from World’s Best survey, identified what differentiates them from their competitors, sussed out the best rooms to book—and determined what services, amenities, and perks not to miss. It's this year's definitive hotel guide, and it's just for you.
1- Oberoi Udaivilas - Udaipur, India
Impeccable palace in marble, sandstone, and gold leaf, set on 30 lakeside acres of former royal hunting grounds.
Stats: 87 rooms; 2 restaurants; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: The full package: idyllic setting, stunning architecture, and impeccable service.
Rooms to Book: Premier Lake Views, for private patios that lead to a semiprivate pool.
Don't Miss: Dinner for two on a floating pontoon in Lake Pichola.
Cost: Doubles from $745.
2- Singita Game Reserve - Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Four exceptionally well-designed lodges deep in the African bush.
Stats: 45 rooms; 4 restaurants; 4 bars.
Competitive Edge: Architecture, cuisine, and service that set the gold standard for bush luxury.
Rooms to Book: A glass-and-timber cabin at Sweni Lodge, for river views.
Don't Miss: Wine tasting in the 14,000-bottle cellar at Boulders Lodge.
Cost: Doubles from $2,600, including meals, drinks, and activities.
www.singita.com
3- The Oriental - Bangkok, Thailand
Legendary 1887 hotel and modern tower, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Stats: 393 rooms; 9 restaurants; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: A landmark property with the city's freshest spaces, thanks to recent renovations of the restaurants and spa.
Rooms to Book: Split-level Garden Wing Rooms, for traditional sophistication; Authors' Suites, for opulent Thai style.
Don't Miss: Dim sum in the 1930's-inspired China House.
Cost: Doubles from $390.
www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok
4- Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet - Istanbul, Turkey
Neoclassical former prison with sumptuous Turkish-inspired interiors, next to Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace.
Stats: 65 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: An unrivaled Old City location.
Rooms to Book: Request one with a partial Blue Mosque view, or splurge on a 4th-floor Deluxe with a large balcony.
Don't Miss: Twilight cocktails on the panoramic roof terrace.
Cost: Doubles from $570.
www.fourseasons.com/istanbul
5- The Milestone Hotel - London, England
Stately red-brick Victorian hotel with plush, antiques-filled interiors, opposite Kensington Palace.
Stats: 57 rooms; 6 apartments; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: A refined residential feel, thanks to its intimate size and personal gestures like English sweets at turndown.
Rooms to Book: All are individually decorated; we prefer No. 301 for its cool, sophisticated look.
Don't Miss : A self-guided yoga session using a mat and video provided by the hotel.
Cost: Doubles from $730.
www.milestonehotel.com
6- Relais Il Falconiere - Cortona, Italy
Cluster of rustic 17th-century buildings on a working wine estate within easy reach of Tuscany and Umbria.
Stats: 20 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: A favorite among food-and-wine aficionados for its Michelin-starred restaurant and on-site cooking courses.
Rooms to Book: Old farmhouse rooms, for character; chapel rooms, for privacy.
Don't Miss: A guided tour and tasting at the on-site winery.
Cost: Doubles from $386, including breakfast.
www.ilfalconiere.it
7- Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve - Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Four diverse lodges—ranging from colonial (Selati Camp) to eco-futuristic (Earth Lodge)—next to Kruger.
Stats: 52 suites; 4 restaurants; 4 bars.
Competitive Edge: Lodges to suit any mood.
Rooms to Book: Little Bush Camp, for intimacy and authentic African artifacts.
Don't Miss: A couples treatment in the Zen garden of Earth Lodge.
Cost: Doubles from $766, including meals, drinks, and activities
www.sabisabi.com
8- Mandarin Oriental - Munich, Germany
Graceful Neo-Renaissance building next to Maximilianstrasse.
Stats: 73 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: Last year's $10 million renovation gave the hotel a dose of East-meets-West luxury, including neo-Biedermeyer interiors and Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
Rooms to Book: Those on the 2nd floor, for 15-foot-high ceilings.
Don't Miss: The 360-degree city views from the rooftop pool.
Cost: Doubles from $558.
www.mandarinoriental.com/munich
9- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Big Island, Hawaii
A stylish and family-friendly beachfront, bungalow-style resort on the North Kona coast.
Stats: 243 rooms; 3 restaurants; 3 bars.
Competitive Edge: Ocean views from every room.
Rooms to Book: Those on the ground floor, with large stone-and-glass outdoor showers.
Don't Miss: The "Surf, Sand & Stars" night on the beach, with s'mores, a campfire, and a telescope.
Cost: Doubles from $775.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Big Island, Hawaii
10 -Oberoi Amarvilas - Agra, India
Contemporary Moorish and Moghul fantasy of marble pools and fountains, in the shadow of the Taj Mahal.
Stats: 102 rooms; 2 restaurants; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge: Most rooms look out on India's famed monument.
Rooms to Book: Premiers with balconies ($60 extra), for dramatic vistas.
Don't Miss: A cocktail in the world's only bar that has uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal.
Cost: Doubles from $750.
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