Top 50 Hotels Worldwide 2026, 2 Indonesian Hotels Make the List

KOMPAS.com – Travelers seeking hotel recommendations for trips abroad or within the country can refer to the 2026 list of the world's top 50 hotels.

This year, a hotel from Hong Kong once again claimed the top spot, while two hotels in Bali were also included on the list.

According to TimeOut and The50 websites, Rosewood Hong Kong was named the world's best hotel for 2026 for the second consecutive year.

The annual ranking is compiled by The 50 through evaluations from over 800 international travel experts, including hotel owners, travel journalists, and experienced luxury travelers. These experts are divided into 13 geographic regions and provide their votes anonymously.

Rosewood Hong Kong Reclaims Title as World's Best Hotel

[Dok. Rosewood Hong Kong] Rosewood Hong Kong room illustration, the world’s number one hotel for 2026

Rosewood Hong Kong secured the number one position in the 2026 world’s best hotels list. This luxury high-rise hotel, situated on the edge of Victoria Harbour, is recognized for its high service standards.

The hotel offers a variety of amenities, including Michelin-starred restaurants, wellness and fitness facilities, and an art collection featuring sculptures by Damien Hirst.

The scoring involved more than 800 international travel experts, comprised of hotel proprietors, travel journalists, and seasoned luxury travelers. The panelists, divided across 13 geographic regions, cast their votes anonymously based on their personal hotel rankings.

Bangkok Hotels Take Top 3 Spots

The second place went to Capella Bangkok in Thailand, moving up one rank from last year’s list.

Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River followed at third place. Both hotels are located in Bangkok and offer views of the Chao Phraya River.

Meanwhile, Atlantis The Royal in Dubai took fourth place. This hotel is known as one of Dubai’s iconic urban landmarks.

The fifth spot was awarded to Passalacqua at Lake Como, Italy, which was previously named the world’s best hotel in 2023.

Two Hotels from Bali Make the List

DOK. Desa Potato Head. Aerial view of Desa Potato Head area

Indonesia features on the 2026 top 50 hotels list with two properties located in Bali and Sumba Island.

Desa Potato Head in Bali ranked 21st, while Nihi Sumba on Sumba Island was positioned 35th.

Besides Indonesia, several other Asian countries have hotels on the list, including Japan, Singapore, China, and Thailand.

The 2026 List of the World's Top 50 Hotels

Below is the complete list of the top 50 hotels worldwide for 2026:

DOK.SHUTTERSTOCK/Kanyapak Lim Illustration of a hotel or lodging

1. Rosewood Hong Kong – Hong Kong
2. Capella Bangkok – Bangkok
3. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River – Bangkok
4. Atlantis The Royal – Dubai
5. Passalacqua – Lake Como
6. Rosewood São Paulo – São Paulo
7. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen – Beijing
8. The Upper House – Hong Kong
9. Chablé Yucatán – Chocholá
10. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – Bangkok
11. Aman Tokyo – Tokyo
12. Four Seasons Firenze – Florence
13. Claridge's – London
14. Hôtel de Crillon – Paris
15. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – Dubai
16. Capella Sydney – Sydney
17. Raffles Singapore – Singapore
18. Casa Maria Luigia – Modena
19. Le Bristol – Paris
20. Cheval Blanc Paris – Paris
21. Desa Potato Head – Bali
22. San Ysidro Ranch – Santa Barbara
23. One&Only Mandarina – Riviera Nayarit
24. Bulgari Tokyo – Tokyo
25. Las Ventanas al Paraíso – Los Cabos
26. Royal Mansour – Marrakesh
27. Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens – Athens
28. Raffles London at The OWO – London
29. Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro
30. Taj Mahal Palace – Mumbai
31. The Peninsula Istanbul – Istanbul
32. Bulgari Roma – Rome
33. Patina Osaka – Osaka
34. Mount Nelson – Cape Town
35. Nihi Sumba – Sumba Island
36. Badrutt's Palace – St. Moritz
37. Park Hyatt Kyoto – Kyoto
38. Hôtel du Couvent – Nice
39. Portrait Milano – Milan
40. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo – Monaco
41. Plaza Athénée – Paris
42. Hotel Sacher Vienna – Vienna
43. Estelle Manor – Witney
44. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – Antibes
45. Amangiri – Canyon Point
46. The Peninsula Hong Kong – Hong Kong
47. Maroma – Riviera Maya
48. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok – Bangkok
49. The Connaught – London
50. San Domenico Palace – Taormina