As the travel industry gathers this week for the Travel + Leisure World's Best Summit in NYC, The Leading Hotels of the World is proud to celebrate more than 55 Leading Hotels across the collection that were recognized with 80+ honors in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. From 15 No. 1 rankings across destinations around the world to most hotels represented on the World's 100 Best Hotels list than any other luxury hotel collection, these recognitions speak to something we have long believed: independent hotels create experiences that stay with travelers long after they return home. As Shannon Knapp, President & CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World, shared: "Our hoteliers have the freedom to deliver deeply personal service, exceptional quality, and uncommon experiences that reflect their destinations and the vision of their owners. We are proud to see that distinctive approach continue to resonate with Travel + Leisure readers around the world." Congratulations to all the Leading Hotels recognized this year—and especially to our 15 destination-leading hotels earning the No. 1 spot: • Capella Hotels and Resorts Ubud — Best Indonesia Resort • El Palace Hotel Barcelona — Best Barcelona City Hotel • BARDO Hotels — Best Savannah City Hotel • d'Angleterre, Copenhagen — Best Scandinavia City Hotel • Hotel Hassler Roma — Best Rome City Hotel • Sacher Hotels — Best Vienna City Hotel • La Mamounia Marrakech — Best North Africa & Middle East City Hotel • Nayara Resorts — Best Central America Resort • Palace Hotel Tokyo — Best Tokyo City Hotel • Savoy Palace Hotel— Best Spain & Portugal Resort • The Singular Hotels Patagonia — Best South America Resort • Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail Hotel — Best Colorado Resort • The Fifth Avenue Hotel — Best New York City Hotel • The Hay-Adams — Best Washington, D.C. Hotel • The Merrion Hotel, Dublin — Best Dublin City Hotel Discover more: https://lnkd.in/grPw4W46 #LHWtraveler #WorldsBestAwards #HotelAwards2026
True quality is never accidental; it is the physical realization of a rigid execution framework. Just as your distinctive collection celebrates exceptional honors globally—including the refined presence of Palace Hotel Tokyo—the tactile substance of premium wellness is defined when a grand vision is translated into uncompromised reality through structural precision. True luxury is indeed established when an uncommon guest experience is anchored by the strict integrity of manufacturing design. #LHWtraveler #TLWorldsBest #LuxuryHospitality #OperationalIntegrity #PalaceHotelTokyo
Congratulations to all the recognized Leading Hotels. These awards reflect something that has always distinguished independent luxury hospitality: authentic service, attention to detail and the commitment of passionate teams creating memorable Guest experiences every day.
Beautifully said. The most memorable luxury experiences don’t end at check-out—they continue every time a guest remembers how they felt. Creating something worth taking home, emotionally or physically, is what transforms a stay into a lasting memory. Congratulations to all the hotels recognized.
Congratulations to all
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Visiting a great hotel is enjoyable. Visiting one that could not exist anywhere else is unforgettable. Congratulations to all the recognised properties.
Always leading with tradition and grace!
Armanda, congratulations to you & all your Team! The Leading Hotels of the World is certainly one of the best in Integra Travel 's eyes!! Looking forward to seeing some of you in Virtuoso Travel Week soon. ✨