US News & World Report released its 13th annual ranking of the Best Hotels for Travelers this week.
Ranking, published on Tuesday, are based on three factors: the number of awards received from the travel industry, the hotel’s star rating, and guest reviews from the travel website Tripadvisor.
According to the press release, more weight was given to “highly selective” award recipients as well as those with more traveler reviews. This makes it difficult for new hotels to break into the upper ranks of the annual list.
The company said the report ranked only “luxury” hotels and resorts, which US News defines as those that consistently average 4- to 5-star ratings, although it now includes select 3.5-star ones. Hotels are also included.
To be considered, hotels should also have at least 20 rooms, according to the release.
best hotels in america
These are the top ranked hotels in the US:
- Acqualina Resort & Residences – Miami, Florida
- Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort – Scottsdale, Arizona
- Pendry West Hollywood – Los Angeles, California
- The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- Inn & Club at Harbor Town, Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
from miami Acqualina Resort & Residences Took the top spot for the first time in the United States. It has three pools, ocean views and an award-winning spa.
US News also publishes additional hotel rankings that can be searched by state or city,
For example, travelers can search best hotels in californiaOr explore hotel rankings in 46 different cities and locations such as La Jolla, Disneyland and Napa Valley.
They can then filter hotels based on star rating, price and amenities.
best hotels in europe
These are the top ranked hotels in Europe:
- Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Tremezzo, Italy
- La Reserve Paris Hotel & Spa – Paris, France
- Goring- London, UK
- Connaught — London, UK
Last year’s No. 1 hotel, Le Bristol Paris, came in at No. 6 this year.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Took the top spot in Europe for the first time. It comprises six canal-side mansions and houses a two-star Michelin restaurant which specializes in vegetarian cuisine.
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Amsterdam consists of six connecting houses next to the Herengracht canal.
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The No. 2 hotel in Europe, Grand Hotel Tremezzo overlooks Italy’s famous Lake Como.
US News & World Ranking also ranks hotels in 39 European countries, from Albania to Wales.
Similar to the US rankings, visitors can filter through these rankings by “popular areas”, such as Capri, Cinque Terre and Venice in Italy,
Best Hotels in the Caribbean
These are the top ranked hotels in the Caribbean:
- Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla – Moondes Bay, Anguilla
- Jumby Bay Island, Oetker Collection – Jambi Bay Island, Antigua
- Jade Mountain Resort – Sauerere, St. Lucia
- Cheval Blanc Saint Barth Isle of France – saint barthelemy
- Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
best hotels in the caribbean, cap julucaThere are dome-shaped villas with ocean views and direct beach access.
A view of St. Lucia’s Pitons Mountains from Jade Mountain Resort, which was ranked the third best hotel in the Caribbean in 2023 by US News & World Report.
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The No. 2 Hotel, Jumby Bay Island of Antigua, offers snorkeling expeditions and kayak tours to guests.