La Liste, the global authority behind the renowned ‘Top 1,000’ Restaurants, has unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 hotel rankings, showcasing the world’s most exceptional places to stay. Powered by a unique, transparent algorithm that combines scores from hundreds of guidebooks, trusted media outlets, and online guest reviews, La Liste offers a true global consensus on luxury and quality.
“Our algorithm doesn’t lie,” says Philippe Faure, President and Founder of La Liste. “These establishments truly represent the pinnacle of global hospitality. Each transcends the simple concept of accommodation to offer a transformative experience to its guests.”
This year’s list features six standout hotels in Europe, two in Asia, and two in the Americas. London and Paris each claim two prestigious spots: London’s The Connaught Hotel and The Savoy, with the latter’s historic rooms and legendary American Bar continuing to set the gold standard for refined luxury. Paris shines with La Réserve Paris and Cheval Blanc Paris, where art, gastronomy, and design merge into meticulously crafted experiences.
In the Americas, Chicago’s Peninsula Hotel made the cut. Located at the iconic intersection of Michigan and Chicago Avenues, the Peninsula blends Asian hospitality with cutting-edge technology and distinctly American style.
“Hotels are no longer just places to stay,” says Faure. “They have become cultural landmarks, ecological laboratories, and creators of unforgettable experiences.”
The world’s best hotels: The full list
- La Réserve Paris
- The Connaught and The Savoy (London)
- Il San Pietro di Positano
- Cheval Blanc Paris
- J.K. Place Capri
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- The Peninsula Shanghai
- The Peninsula Chicago
- Rosewood Mayakoba (Mexico)
