The world's best hotel has been identified
The Rosewood Hong Kong hotel in Hong Kong has claimed first place for the second consecutive year at the World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 ranking ceremony held in Paris. Thus, it has become the first hotel in the history of this ranking to win twice.
Located in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, the 65-story hotel took 3rd place in the 2024 ranking, before rising to the top spot in 2025. Remaining at the pinnacle this year, it also retained the title of Asia's best hotel.
The hotel features 413 rooms and 11 restaurants
The 43 floors of the Rosewood Hong Kong building house 413 standard and luxury rooms. The hotel premises operate 11 restaurants.
Among them are Michelin-starred venues such as The Legacy House and Chaat, the French cuisine-specialized Marmo Bistro, as well as the popular Holt's Café.
Two bars also operate inside the building. One of them, DarkSide, ranked 17th in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 list.
Special attention is also paid to wellness and relaxation at the hotel. It features a multi-story Asaya spa, a swimming pool, and dedicated wellness cottages.
Asian hotels claim the Top 3 spots
In the 2026 ranking, the Capella Bangkok hotel rose one position compared to last year to take 2nd place.
Nearby, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River secured 3rd place. Additionally, the Rosewood brand won the special award for the most recognized hotel group.
Top 10 hotels in the world
Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong
Capella Bangkok — Thailand
Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River — Thailand
Atlantis The Royal — Dubai
Passalacqua — Lake Como, Italy
Rosewood São Paulo — Brazil
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen — Beijing, China
Upper House Hong Kong — Hong Kong
Chablé Yucatán — Chocholá, Mexico
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok — Thailand
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