They did it again: Rosewood Hong Kong holds onto its crown in The 50 Best Hotels 2026
Rosewood Hong Kong claims the number one spot at The 50 Best Hotels for the second consecutive year, while Raffles Hotel remains the only one from Singapore to make the cut.
Rosewood Hong Kong has once again secured the top spot in The 50 Best Hotels 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the number one position. This prestigious accolade underscores the hotel's outstanding performance and its significant contribution to Hong Kong's tourism industry, which rose to prominence after the pandemic. Hugo Montanari, managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong, expressed his pride in the hotel's success and its impact on the city.
Raffles Hotel, the only Singaporean hotel on the list, maintained its presence and secured the second position. Among other Asian properties, Capella Bangkok (No. 2), Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok (No. 3), Atlantis The Royal (No. 4), and Passalacqua on Lake Como (No. 5) rounded out the top five. Most of the top hotels are located in Asia and Europe, with Asia leading the rankings.
In Europe, the list featured 21 hotels, dominated by Italy and France, each with six properties. The Lavazza Highest New Entry Award was presented to Casa Maria Luigia (No. 18) in Modena, a creative boutique hotel founded by chef Massimo Bottura. The event took place at Les Salles du Carrousel in Paris after moving from London for the first time.
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