Overview
- Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River took No.2 and Capella Bangkok No.3, placing three Asian city hotels at the top.
- The 2025 list spans 22 destinations across six continents and is based on votes from about 800 Academy members with a 50/50 gender balance.
- Copacabana Palace debuted as the highest new entry at No.11, with other notable newcomers including Capella Sydney at No.12 and Mandarin Oriental Qianmen at No.14.
- Special awards included Atlantis The Royal in Dubai named Best Beach Hotel and Best in the Middle East, and Passalacqua retained Best Boutique Hotel.
- Asia accounted for 20 of the top 50; regional leaders also included Chablé Yucatán for North America, Royal Mansour for Africa, and Capella Sydney for Oceania.