The World's Best Hotels

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These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
Check out AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world. Pictured: Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal, The Peninsula Istanbul, and JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in South Korea.
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
Check out AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world. Pictured: Shinta Mani Mustang. Why we love it: This sustainably built, design-forward retreat brings luxury travelers to less-visited Mustang, Nepal.
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
Check out AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world. Pictured: Angama Amboseli in Kenya. Why we love it: A people-driven approach to wildlife experiences in a special corner of Kenya.
The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town
Courtesy of Hotel Tintswalo These ten superb retreats—many of them new or renovated—allow you to truly live like a local.
The Best New Hotels in Paris
During the pandemic pause, Paris opened several new hotels: great value, great locations.Photo by Tara Donne There have been some exciting developments since your last trip.
Inside the $3,200-a-Night Aman New York (Hotel Tour)
The 65-foot indoor swimming pool at the Aman New York is surrounded by daybeds and fireplaces.Robert Rieger / Aman New York The room rates are eye-watering—but the promise from the brand is that a couple of nights at an Aman will feel like a week staying anywhere else.
This New Paris Hotel Feels Like a Chic Friend’s Apartment
Pavillon Faubourg is a short walking distance to some of Paris’s main sights, including the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Musee D’Orsay.Courtesy of Hotel Pavillon Faubourg Pavillon Faubourg—a stylish unification of three distinct 17th-century buildings—opened in April 2022 in the sixth arrondissement.
The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore
Capella Singapore is just one of several new hotels in the vibrant city-state that blends traditional local design with modern comforts. Courtesy of Capella Singapore From refurbished heritage shophouses to sprawling all-villa concepts, these are the best hotels for a truly local stay in Singapore.
The 10 Best Hotels in Sydney for a Truly Local Stay
A tub with a view: Pier One overlooks Sydney Harbour and its iconic Harbour Bridge.Courtesy of Pier One Sydney Harbour Want a view of Sydney Harbor? A locally loved neighborhood hang with one of the best restaurants in town? Here are 10 hotels that will make you feel like a Sydneysider.
The 11 Best Hotels in Toronto
There’s nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.Photo by William Jess Laird In the city where Four Seasons was born, the hotel game is strong. Here you’ll find Canada’s first 1 Hotel and Ace, as well as ultra-cool boutique stays in a private women’s club and in a former strip club.
The 10 Best Hotels in Montreal
At the Sofitel Montreal, the vibe is Parisian and the rooms extra large.Courtesy of Sofitel Hotels If you’re planning a trip to the most European Canadian city (and you should), check out—and into—one of these 10 best hotels.
11 Great Hotels in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands offer a range of great hotels, including outposts from the Ritz-Carlton and the Kimpton.Photo by AFAR Media From lively luxury to secluded romance and even laid-back bohemian vibes, these Cayman Island hotels offer something for everyone.
11 Great Hotels in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands offer a range of great hotels, including outposts from the Ritz-Carlton and the Kimpton.Photo by AFAR Media From lively luxury to secluded romance and even laid-back bohemian vibes, these Cayman Island hotels offer something for everyone.
The 10 Best Hotels in Mexico City
Book one of 25 rooms at Mexico City’s Circulo Mexicano, set in a 19th-century building.Courtesy of Circulo Mexicano These intimate, design-forward retreats across Mexico City will have you feeling like a local in no time.