The world’s ’50 best’ hotels named for 2026, with a single Aussie spot on the list
The hotel industry ‘Oscars’ have been announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in Paris. The 50 Best Hotels 2026 were revealed, with just one Australian hotel making the cut. Here’s the rundown of the top 20 places to stay globally.
20. Cheval Blanc, Paris, France.
Attribution: Cheval Blanc Paris
19. Le Bristol, Paris, France.
Attribution: Le Bristol
18. Casa Maria Luigia, Italy.
Attribution: Casa Maria Luigia
17. Raffles Singapore, Singapore.
Attribution: Raffles Singapore
16. Capella Sydney, Australia. The hotel also won Best Hotel in Oceania for a second consecutive year.
Attribution: Capella Sydney
15. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE.
Attribution: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
14. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, France.
Attribution: Hôtel de Crillon
13. Claridge’s, London, UK.
Attribution: Claridge's
12. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence, Italy.
Attribution: Four Seasons Firenze
11. Aman Tokyo, Japan.
Attribution: Aman Tokyo
