This year's World's Best Awards poll closed on March 2, just before COVID-19 forced many travelers to stay home. The results reflect the experience of tourists before the pandemic. We hope that this year's laureates will inspire you to travel further when possible.
The World's Best Awards are based on the experiences of the world's most experienced researchers, so their choice of hotels and resorts reflects their breadth of knowledge and taste. In other words, this is a great combination. This year's list of the world's 100 best hotels spans six continents and includes everything from safari lodges in the Serengeti and Indian palaces in Rajasthan to glitzy high-rise hotels in London and Tokyo. What they all have in common is the commitment to excellent service, great location and amenities that make these hotels stand out from the rest.
Each year, in the World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure magazine invites readers to rate their travel experiences around the world — share your opinion on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines and more. Hotels were judged on their facilities, location, service, food and overall value. The hotels have been classified as city or resort based on their location and facilities.
We invite you to take a closer look at the 5 great hotels rightfully included in this famous list.
The Ritz-Carlton Bali
Bali, Indonesia
Rating: 98.85
In 4th place – the Ritz-Carlton & # 8212; a beachfront resort that combines modern tropical style with traditional Balinese architectural elements. This is an extensive family resort known for its excellent service. With six restaurants, a spa, multiple pools and a kids' club, hotel guests say they often didn't leave the luxury hotel grounds.
 
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
South Male Atoll, Maldives.
Rating: 98.79
The hotel takes the 5th place in the rating. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi will feel special before they even arrive by yacht from the international airport.
The 121 villas offer everything your heart desires on a remote island vacation, including a private pool with crystal clear sea views.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Rating: 97.82
On the 15th place is the hotel that won the hearts of many travelers. The impeccable service, food and amenities for which Four Seasons hotels are renowned throughout the world are simply amazing here in the heart of the Serengeti. Even relaxing by the pool — this is an opportunity to see the wild nature thanks to the watering hole, which is located just a few meters from the hotel, which is visited by many representatives of the wildlife of the African continent.
Burj Al Arab
< i>Jumeirah, Dubai
Rating: 97.20
The 25th place in the rating is occupied by, perhaps, the most famous hotel in Dubai, Burj Al Arab, towering over the Persian Gulf on its own artificial island, like a giant sail. Everything here is top notch, from the gilded furniture in the rooms to the Rolls-Royce park.
Badrutt's Palace Hotel
St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Rating: 96.71
Ranked 36th, the Badrutt Hotel has been an icon in St. Moritz since 1896 years, still retaining many of the original details of the XIX century, including several works of art. It is only open seasonally, in summer and winter, however, it has many repeat visitors who come back time and time again to enjoy the great facilities such as the ice rink and the 25m swimming pool with panoramic mountain views, and of course, unrivaled service.