Australia Claims Two Spots In World’s 50 Best Hotels Rankings For 2024

For the second year running, London-based media company William Reed has published its list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, and in 2024, the results look particularly rosy for Australia.

The Land Down Under has managed to nab not one, but two entries on the prestigious list (published by the same international body behind 50 Best Restaurants), with The Calile in Brisbane and The Tasman Hobart named the world’s #25 and #49 hotels, respectively.

Despite having dropped a few spots compared to its debut at #12 in 2023, The Calile remains a formidable presence in the 50 Best rankings. Offering “sun-soaked, chic Aussie hospitality,” it has again also been dubbed the ‘Best Hotel in Oceania’: an accolade that co-owner Catherine Malouf is justifiably proud of.

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“To have been selected two years in a row marks a significant affirmation of The Calile’s place on the global stage,” Malouf said, speaking from the annual 50 Best Hotels ceremony in London.

“This is a win for our team, our collaborators, our loyal guests and a win for Brisbane as a destination.”

Meanwhile, The Tasman makes its first-ever appearance on the coveted list: having been singled out by 50 Best jurors for its “sense of relaxed luxury” and seamless blend of “Georgian, [Art-Deco] and modern architectural styles.”

Journeying beyond Oceania, a large number of last year’s awardees are again making an appearance for 2024.

Notable standouts include Capella Bangkok, now crowned the World’s Best Hotel, and Atlantis The Royal, which soared up the rankings 35 spots to #9 this year.

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Relatedly, it’s noteworthy that so many of the list’s uppermost spots are occupied by brands and/or properties based in Asia. Hong Kong is proving to be a dominant force: once again, the only territory to boast two hotels in the Top 10. Raffles Singapore (#6) and Aman Tokyo (#7) also make a welcome return.

Discover the full list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels for 2024 below and, where highlighted, be sure to read our full-length reviews.

The World’s 50 Best Hotels (2024)

1. Capella Bangkok (World’s Best Hotel, Best Hotel In Asia)
2. Passalacqua, Lake Como (Best Hotel In Europe, Carlo Alberto Best Boutique Hotel Award)
3. Rosewood Hong Kong (REVIEWED)
4. Cheval Blanc, Paris
5. The Upper House, Hong Kong (REVIEWED)
6. Raffles Singapore
7. Aman Tokyo
8. Soneva Fushi, Maldives (Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award)
9. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai (Highest Climber Award)
10. Nihi Sumba, Sumba Island (REVIEWED)
11. Claridge’s, London
12. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
13. Raffles London at The OWO (New Entry, London Lavazza Highest New Entry Award)
14. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
15. Hôtel De Crillon, Paris
16. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá (The Best Hotel In North America)
17. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
18. Maroma, Riviera Maya (New Entry, Flor De Caña Eco Hotel Award)
19. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence
20. Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi (New Entry)
21. Desa Potato Head, Bali
22. Bulgari Tokyo (New Entry, Nikka Best New Hotel Award)
23. The Lana, Dubai (New Entry)
24. Rosewood São Paulo, São Paulo (The Best Hotel In South America)
25. The Calile, Brisbane (The Best Hotel In Oceania)
26. The Siam, Bangkok
27. Park Hyatt Kyoto
28. Mount Nelson, Cape Town (New Entry, The Best Hotel In Africa)
29. One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit
30. The Carlyle, New York (New Entry)
31. La Mamounia, Marrakech
32. Four Seasons Madrid, Madrid
33. Capella Singapore
34. Four Seasons at The Surf Club, Surfside (New Entry)
35. Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles (New Entry)
36. Eden Rock, St Barths
37. Aman New York
38. Royal Mansour, Marrakech (No.3 Gin Art Of Hospitality Award)
39. Amangalla, Galle
40. Le Bristol, Paris
41. Gleneagles, Auchterarder
42. Castello di Reschio, Lisciano Niccone (New Entry)
43. Suján Jawai, Rajasthan (New Entry)
44. Singita: Kruger National Park
45. Six Senses Zighy Bay, Zaghi (New Entry)
46. The Connaught, London
47. The Brando, Tetiaroa (New Entry)
48. Hotel Esencia, Tulum
49. The Tasman, Hobart (New Entry, REVIEWED)
50. Kokomo Private Island, Yaukuve Levu Island (New Entry)