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We know luxury, because luxury hotels are all we do. We're the luxury hotel experts, and our clients rely on us to recommend the most desirable luxury hotels and deluxe resorts worldwide. We also rely on their feedback to make sure that we have the most up-to-date information about all the best luxury hotels and resorts. This year, we've taken all that knowledge and proudly present the World's Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts 2016. Some of these hotels are perennial favorites among families, honeymooners, business travelers, and beachgoers. Also on the list are brand-new and renovated properties that cater to golfers, spa goers, and gamblers. We've even got the top choices for destination weddings, all-inclusive vacations, foodies, and boutique hotel fans. No matter what kind of luxury hotel stay you are looking for, we've got a World's Best Hotel 2016 to help you make the right decision for your travels.

We hope you enjoy our 2016 list, we'd love to hear your feedback!

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Aman Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan See Hotel Details
95
Excellent
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Amanera
Cabrera, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic See Hotel Details
100
Excellent
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Angsana Velavaru
South Nilandhe Atoll (Dhaalu Atoll), Maldives See Hotel Details
92
Excellent
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Baccarat Hotel New York
New York, NY, United States (Midtown Manhattan) See Hotel Details
 
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Cafe Royal Hotel
London, United Kingdom See Hotel Details
98
Excellent
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Curtain Bluff
St. Johns, Antigua, Antigua See Hotel Details
99
Excellent
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Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Punta Cana, Provincia la Altagracia, Dominican Republic See Hotel Details
100
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Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
Wolgan Valley, New South Wales, Australia See Hotel Details
96
Excellent
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico See Hotel Details
100
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Hacienda AltaGracia
San Isidro del General, Costa Rica See Hotel Details
100
Excellent
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JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa
Venice, Italy See Hotel Details
92
Excellent
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La Reserve Paris Hotel and Spa
Paris, France See Hotel Details
98
Excellent
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Lizard Island Resort
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia See Hotel Details
97
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Mandarin Oriental Milan
Milan, Italy See Hotel Details
96
Excellent
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Miraval Austin
Austin, TX, United States See Hotel Details
73
Fair
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Montage Kapalua Bay
Lahaina, HI, United States See Hotel Details
99
Excellent
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One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa See Hotel Details
100
Excellent
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One&Only Palmilla
San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico See Hotel Details
100
Excellent
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Palace Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan See Hotel Details
97
Excellent
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Paradisus La Perla Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico See Hotel Details
97
Excellent
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Paradisus Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico See Hotel Details
96
Excellent
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Porto Zante Villas and Spa
Zakynthos, Greece See Hotel Details
99
Excellent
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Shangri-La Hotel Paris
Paris, France See Hotel Details
98
Excellent
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Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica See Hotel Details
96
Excellent
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The Beaumont
London, United Kingdom See Hotel Details
96
Excellent
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The Brando
Tetiaroa, French Polynesia See Hotel Details
98
Excellent
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The Cape
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico See Hotel Details
99
Excellent
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The Little Nell
Aspen, CO, United States See Hotel Details
98
Excellent
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The Oberoi Gurgaon
Gurgaon, India See Hotel Details
97
Excellent
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The Peninsula Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States See Hotel Details
98
Excellent
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The Ranch at Rock Creek
Philipsburg, MT, United States See Hotel Details
97
Excellent
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The Reef Atlantis
Nassau, Bahamas See Hotel Details
89
Excellent
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Santa Barbara, CA, United States See Hotel Details
89
Excellent
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan See Hotel Details
97
Excellent
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Verdura Resort Rocco Forte
Sciacca, Italy See Hotel Details
97
Excellent
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