With 18 new entries and five re-entries, read on to discover how each stay in this year's extended list stands out.
No.100 Gleneagles
Auchterarder
Set among the river meadows and mountains of Perthshire, Gleneagles is Scotland's premier retreat, renowned for its holistic approach to escapism. The estate features three championship golf courses, a spa with 20 treatment rooms and the award-winning American Bar, while elegant suites showcase classic Scottish design through rich wood furnishings and traditional wainscotting.
No.99 The Peninsula Shanghai – NEW-ENTRY
Shanghai
Expect Art Deco-inspired interiors in rooms overlooking the historic Bund. The brand's transport heritage is reflected in the Rosamonde Aviation Lounge, which celebrates Chinese aviation history through curated artefacts and sweeping skyline views, as well as in its fleet of customised Rolls-Royce Phantoms painted in pristine Peninsula Green.
No.98 The Oberoi Udaivilas – NEW-ENTRY
Udaipur
Set on the banks of Udaipur's Lake Pichola, this Oberoi property is surrounded by 30 acres of landscaped gardens, with intricate tiled walkways inspired by traditional Rajasthani design. The palatial grounds are best admired from the private pool of the gold-domed Kohinoor Suite, where hand-carved privacy screens and shimmering mirror mosaics showcase the Mewar's tradition of intricate craftsmanship.
No.97 Capella Singapore – RE-ENTRY
Singapore
Alongside an original colonial-era building dating back to the 1880s, Capella Singapore's 2009 construction added sweeping new curved wings, joining the Lion City's past and present into a single seamless experience. Every room has a private balcony and large windows framing views of the surrounding forest.
No.96 Wynn Palace – NEW-ENTRY
Macau
With more than 1,700 rooms and suites, a vast spa, a cable car-fringed lake larger than two football pitches, more than a dozen restaurants and a bustling casino, Wynn Macau is a true hedonistic palace. Don't leave without securing a coveted seat at the 12-seater Sushi Mizumi restaurant, where ingredients are flown in daily from Japan and chefs craft an exceptional omakase experience.
No.95 Reschio
Lisciano Niccone
A painstaking 30-year restoration spearheaded by Count Antonio Bolza and his family transformed an ancient church and Etruscan castle into this enchanting retreat. Alongside vineyards, olive groves and farm-to-table dining, highlights include bespoke interiors, an in-room bar stocked with the estate's own gin and a serene spa set within the former wine cellar.
No.94 The Johri
Jaipur
Pretty in pink, pale blue and every shade of pastel, this intimate five-suite hotel has nailed the formula for a quietly blissful retreat. The property is complete with a cinematic inner courtyard and a lush dining room serving organic Indian vegetarian cuisine amid vibrant murals and rattan furnishings.
No.93 The Maybourne Riviera – RE-ENTRY
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
The 300m-tall hotel is a modernist masterclass of clean lines painted a wash of whites and blues. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows and sunchairs on private suite terraces providing unparalleled views, with amenities taking each stay above and beyond, ranging from in-room massages, sunset cruises and a complimentary bottle of champagne on arrival.
No.92 The Greenwich Hotel
New York
Co-owned by actor Robert De Niro, the cobblestone giant brings verdant privacy to Lower Manhattan. A book-filled drawing room merges into a pocket garden and paintings from De Niro's late father line the lobby. Rooms are cosily furnished with antique silk rugs, fireplaces, eclectic vintage tables and opulent marble bathtubs.
No.91 Villa Treville – NEW-ENTRY
Positano
As the former home of famed Italian opera and film director Franco Zeffirelli, Villa Treville boasts chic seaside glamour from its spot on the cliffs of Positano. For the ultimate stay, book the Zeffirelli Suite decorated with hand-painted tiles, original mother-of-pearl inlaid furniture, a library filled with the director's own books and his original desk.
No.90 Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen – NEW-ENTRY
Shenzhen
Overlooking Shenzhen's Qianhai financial district, Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen pairs contemporary furnishings with sweeping bay views from panoramic windows in every suite. It also boasts a bar ranked No.5 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, and helicopter tours from its own rooftop helipad.
No.89 Waldorf Astoria Osaka – NEW-ENTRY
Osaka
Floor-to-ceiling windows sporting vistas of Osaka Bay, the Yodo River and surrounding mountains await at Waldorf Astoria's Japanese debut. Art Deco glamour blends with Japanese craftsmanship, from warm blond wood-panelled lodgings to the gilded Peacock Alley lounge serving themed afternoon tea.
No.88 Borgo Egnazia
Savelletri
Built from scratch to mimic an ancient Puglian trullo village, Borgo Egnazia dots whitewashed stone cottages around an estate that also houses an 18-hole golf course and the revered Vair Spa, carved into a former stone quarry with a candlelit relaxation pool. Cottage-like rooms feature exposed beams, terracotta floors and secluded terraces.
No.87 Aman New York
New York
Built into the landmark Crown Building on Fifth Avenue, Aman's urban debut offers a clubby oasis at the edge of Central Park. Each room is outfitted with 11-foot-high ceilings, a glass fireplace and deep tubs made for long soaks. Beyond, guests can unwind in a marble hammam and European-style banya, or settle into a speakeasy-style jazz club.
No.86 Four Seasons Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Overlooking the iconic Victoria Harbour from a historic skyscraper, the Four Seasons Hong Kong takes the urban escape to new heights. Home to three acclaimed fine dining destinations – Caprice, Lung King Heen and Sushi Saito – as well as an outdoor infinity pool with unforgettable views, it has no shortage of luxe amenities.
No.85 Hoshinoya Tokyo – RE-ENTRY
Tokyo
Built as Japan's only ryokan skyscraper, the 17-storey architectural marvel stands behind a distinctive kimono-pattern lattice screen. The inn-like tradition continues within: guests sleep on tatami with futon bedding, and soak in a private onsen bath drawn from 1,500 metres underground.
No.84 Borgo Santandrea
Amalfi
Etched into the cliffside and seemingly suspended between sky and sea, Borgo Santandrea is a grown-up fairytale getaway. Terraced rooms overlooking a fishing village are decorated with hand-painted majolica tiles and floor-to-ceiling solid walnut bookcases. An elevator whisks guests to a private pebble beach and saltwater pool carved into the shore's rock.
No.83 The Calile
Brisbane
This urban resort boasts a palm-ringed courtyard pool, one of Brisbane's most photographed spots, complete with pistachio-hued cabanas and a buzzy rooftop bar. Rooms channel Palm Springs glamour, while ample dining options ranging from a sushi counter to Thai dining room anchor the hotel as a dining destination for locals and travellers alike.
No.82 Huka Lodge
Taupō
On the banks of the Waikato River, this 1920s-era lodge offers cottage-style suites, each with a private deck over the water. An idyllic outdoors paradise, guests can fish for trout with in-house guides, hike private riverside trails and gather mornings for a country-style breakfast before returning for a communal five-course dinner.
No.81 Capella Hanoi – NEW-ENTRY
Hanoi
Capella Hanoi is defined by the theatrical 1920s opera theme that characterises its suites – a fitting tribute to the nearby Hanoi Opera House. Amenities include a hidden rail-themed speakeasy accessed by invite only, plus a restaurant styled as a circus dressing room, making this one of Asia's most distinctive design hotels.
No.80 Carlton Cannes – NEW-ENTRY
Cannes
With a century-long legacy of hosting Hollywood's biggest stars, the Carlton Cannes ushers in a new era of Riviera glamour following a meticulous top-to-bottom renovation. Suites open onto private balconies overlooking the bay and a private beach for guests, while a rooftop pool and bar offer sweeping views over the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet.
No.79 Hotel The Mitsui
Kyoto
Built on the former Mitsui family estate, this hotel preserves a 300-year-old Edo-period garden gate as its entrance and a natural hot-spring bath fed by an on-site well, all in the heart of Kyoto. The washi-paper-clad private garden suite guarantees ultimate privacy and comes with its own open-air onsen.
No.78 The Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
Converted from a 1907 Beaux-Arts Renaissance palazzo, The Fifth Avenue Hotel shines with colourful velvet-lined rooms and literary-style suites with writing tables. Relax in the moody subterranean Portrait Bar or tuck into French-Italian plates at the acclaimed Café Carmellini.
No.77 Hotel das Cataratas
Iguassu Falls
Set within the Unesco-listed Iguassu National Park, Hotel das Cataratas brings the effortlessness of a seaside resort to one of the world's most biodiverse forests (which guests can explore via exclusive excursions). Restored to its original 1950s hacienda‑style charm, the pastel-pink property pairs historic elegance with Belmond's signature hospitality.
No.76 Maçakızı
Bodrum
A bohemian institution on the Bodrum peninsula since the 1960s, Maçakızı's rooms line terraced hillside gardens pointing towards a private bay and jetty. Its eponymous Mediterranean restaurant and pristine sun-bed-lined beach club have made this one of the Turkish Riviera's most glamorous addresses.
No.75 La Mamounia
Marrakech
Set in gardens Winston Churchill painted from his balcony, La Mamounia's opulent, arched rooms have hand-carved cedar ceilings, zellige tilework and private terraces over olive and orange groves. Its opulence shines most in its two mosaic hammams, where centuries-old Moroccan bathing rituals can be savoured.
No.74 Four Seasons Tamarindo
La Manzanilla
Reachable only by private plane or boat along Mexico's remote Pacific coast, this resort's beachfront casitas and hillside villas sit inside a fiercely protected nature reserve. Book a room and watch humpback whales, dolphins and sea turtles from private plunge pools.
No.73 Palace Hotel Tokyo – NEW-ENTRY
Tokyo
Overlooking the pine gardens of the Imperial Palace, rooms match the regal atmosphere with washi-paper screens, low, minimalist furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The mineral-water-focused Evian Spa shares the top-floor views with its cosmopolitan rooftop bar, Crown.
No.72 Ritz Paris – NEW-ENTRY
Paris
A fortress of Place Vendôme since 1898, the Ritz's gilded rooms are legendary, including the Coco Chanel Suite, where the designer lived for more than 30 years, but all suites exude gilded charm with wainscotted walls and crystal chandeliers. The Chanel-endowed spa has Paris's only hotel pool styled after a Roman bath, tiled entirely in mosaic.
No.71 Amangalla
Galle
Inside Galle's Unesco-listed 17th-century fort, this former governor's residence retains its original teak floors, verandas and four-poster beds under towering ceilings. Heritage is reflected in the hotel's walled garden, while the spa showcases cutting edge technology with hydrotherapy suites.
No.70 Rosewood Bangkok
Bangkok
Designed to evoke the traditional Thai wai greeting, the striking steel-and-glass skyscraper is disarmingly warm within. Suites combine teak floors and silk textiles with skyline views. Meanwhile, the futuristic spa offers distinctive treatments like Thai acupressure and palm walking.
No.69 The Okura – NEW-ENTRY
Tokyo
Rebuilt after its demolition ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, The Okura faithfully recreated its 1962 main lobby's hexagonal lanterns, cut-glass Okura lattice motif and low, sunken seats. The calming aesthetic of Japanese modernism is found throughout the rooms, which come with steam saunas, jet baths and underfloor heating.
No.68 Forestis Dolomites – NEW-ENTRY
Brixen
Perched 1,800 metres above sea level in the South Tyrolean forest, Forestis pairs minimalist suites of larch wood and expansive windows with epic views of the Dolomites. Wellness and sustainability take centre stage: a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the peaks and Kneipp-inspired hydrotherapy circuits are on offer, and everything on-site runs entirely on renewable energy generated through a custom power plant and wood-heating system.
No.67 Montage Los Cabos
Cabo San Lucas
Built on the snorkelling hotspot Santa Maria Bay, this resort's cuboid casita-style rooms open onto private terraces perched over the water. Alongside a massive pool flanked by cabanas, the 40,000-square-foot wellness centre specialises in treatments using indigenous ingredients from the surrounding desert to cleanse and soothe.
No.66 Orient Express La Minerva – NEW-ENTRY
Rome
(Image: Alexandre Tabaste)
Inside a 17th-century palace steps from the Pantheon, the first static project from the legendary Orient Express train preserves the building's original frescoed ceilings and marble staircases. A rarity in Rome's historic centre, its rooftop pool gazes over the city centre, blending train-travel-inspired glamour with timeless Roman grandeur.
No.65 The Beverly Hills Hotel
Los Angeles
The pink stucco and green banana-leaf wallpapered 'Pink Palace' has been a focal point of Sunset Boulevard since 1912. In addition to rooms outfitted with 1940s Hollywood-style decor, an additional twenty-three private bungalows, including a former residence of Marilyn Monroe, come with on-tap butler service.
No.64 Hotel Esencia – RE-ENTRY
Tulum
Built as the holiday home of a former Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia sits on its own white-sand beach amid jungle facing the Riviera Maya. Bohemian-luxe rooms mix hand-carved wood furniture and outdoor rain showers, while a beachfront spa trades Tulum's heaving beach clubs for relaxing seclusion.
No.63 Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo – NEW-ENTRY
Panama City
Set within the restored 17th-century walls of Panama City's old town, this hotel occupies a former convent reimagined for contemporary comfort. Modern suites come with chevron wood floors and French doors that open onto courtyard or ocean views. The rooftop pool offers a stunning view that frames the colonial architecture of the historic walled city against the modern skyline beyond.
No.62 Castiglion del Bosco – NEW-ENTRY
Montalcino
Set among cypress trees in Val d'Orcia Natural Park, this 18th-century estate is a haven for epicureans and lovers of luxury alike. Rooms come with terracotta floors and antique furnishings, while amenities include an 18-hole golf course and historic wine cellars, where guests can tour the estate and sample vintages straight from the barrel.
No.61 Mandapa
Bali
Modelled on a traditional Balinese village, this retreat is framed by cascading rice terraces. In-suite views stretch across the jungle canopy to the river below, while interiors by Malaysian designer Jeffrey Wilkes celebrate Balinese craftsmanship through rattan, jute and teak. A dedicated personal butler completes the effortless tranquillity.
No.60 Splendido
Portofino
A former hillside monastery by Portofino's glimmering harbour, Splendido has drawn stars including Elizabeth Taylor to Richard Burton since its 1902 opening. Terraced gardens surround a grass tennis court and a heated outdoor pool, while rooms retain a residential, old-world decor with furniture from estate sales and auctions.
No.59 Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Hong Kong
When it opened in 1963, it was Hong Kong Island's tallest building. Despite taller structures overtaking it in height, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong has long set the standard for grand architecture and excellent service. Its rooftop Cantonese restaurant, Man Wah, has been a fine dining institution since the hotel's earliest days, too.
No.58 Il San Pietro di Positano – NEW-ENTRY
Positano
Built into the cliff above Positano, this stay comes with a private beach and boat dock reachable via an elevator cutting through solid rock. Capturing the natural beauty of the Amalfi coast, the blue and yellow-hued terraced rooms are wrapped in bougainvillea, and there's an outdoor tennis court to enjoy adjacent to a towering rockface.
No.57 Hotel Bel-Air
Los Angeles
Set across 12 acres of subtropical gardens in the heart of Los Angeles, this storied estate is home to more than 1,200 plant species and the famed Swan Lake once admired by Grace Kelly. Rooms and villas offer space and seclusion, pairing retro-glamour interiors with modern hi-fi sound systems.
No.56 Rosewood London – NEW-ENTRY
London
Housed in the Edwardian former headquarters of the Pearl Assurance Company, this Rosewood outpost unfurls behind courtyard entrance beneath a stone staircase original to the 1914 building. The spa and the Mirror Room bar showcase the building's history, retaining original architecture features.
No.55 Soneva Fushi
Maldives
This secluded resort in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve is home to sprawling private villas, open-air bathrooms and a barefoot philosophy that applies from the moment guests arrive. Driven by a 'no shoes, no news' philosophy, expect nothing but total serenity as sand flows between the toes.
No.54 Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
Built on the site of a 16th-century convent and the former grounds of an Inca palace, this hotel pairs centuries of history with modern comforts, including oxygen-enriched suites designed to ease the effects of Cusco's imposing altitude. Hand-knotted carpets, wooden shutters and wrought-iron chandeliers pay homage to its heritage.
No.53 Park Hyatt Tokyo – NEW-ENTRY
Tokyo
Architect Kenzo Tange's crystal-like landmark occupies the 39th to 52nd floors of Shinjuku Park Tower and was the setting for the film Lost in Translation. Beneath a soaring peaked glass atrium, the 47th-floor pool remains one of Tokyo's most iconic hotel amenities.
No.52 Janu Tokyo
Tokyo
Built like a city within a city, this sociable estate puts experiences at the forefront – from a hydrotherapy-equipped spa and art workshops to boxing masterclasses and eight distinct dining concepts. Rooms embrace contemporary Japandi style, pairing minimalist wood furnishings and woven textures with light-filled interiors designed for calm and comfort.
No.51 La Réserve Paris
Paris 
Housed in a mansion built for Napoleon III's half-brother, La Réserve Paris channels Belle Époque grandeur through ornate furnishings, velvet accents and soaring French doors. Dining shines with Jérôme Banctel's acclaimed Le Gabriel, which offers intricate culinary experiences like the famed game meat menu. Meanwhile, the leather-clad Duc de Morny Library artfully serves classic coffees and cocktails in a gilded setting.
The full ranking of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 will be revealed on 15 September 2026.
