Sep 9, 2021
THE BEST HOTELS and resorts in Asia delight with their service, often their sustainability, and always their creativity. The brands on these lists demonstrate just how much travelers prioritize properties with a deep sense of place and a trove of activities that embrace the local culture.
Read on for the best city hotels and the best resort-style hotels across Asia.
* — ON THE LIST FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS
TOP 10 RESORT HOTELS IN ASIA
1. Capella Ubud
Bali, Indonesia
Courtesy of Capella Ubud
Surrounded by the Keliki Valley, Bill Bensley’s 22-tent jewel feels as transportive as ever.
Score: 99.34
World’s Best Awards 2020: No. 1. — Best Resorts in Asia
capellahotels.com/en/capella-ubud
2. Oberoi Udaivilas
Udaipur, India
Courtesy of Oberoi Udaivilas
Score: 99.12
World’s Best Awards 2015: No. 1 Hotel in the World
oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-udaipur-udaivilas-resort
3. Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa
Goa, India
Courtesy of Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa
Score: 98.76
tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-holiday-village-goa
4. Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Ranthambhore, India
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Score: 98.72
oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-ranthambhore-vanyavilas-resort
5. Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Courtesy of Soneva Fushi
Score: 98.59
soneva.com/resorts/soneva-fushi
6. Alila Manggis
Bali, Indonesia
Courtesy of Alila Manggis
Score: 98.50
alilahotels.com/manggis
7. Halekulani
Okinawa, Japan
Courtesy of Halekulani Okinawa
Score: 98.21
okinawa.halekulani.com
8. Leela Palace
Udaipur, India
Courtesy of Leela Palace, Udaipur
Score: 98.13
World’s Best Awards 2019: No. 1 — Best Resorts in Asia
theleela.com/the-leela-palace-udaipur
9. Nihi Sumba
Sumba, Indonesia
Photo by Tania Araujo/Courtesy of Nihi Sumba
Score: 98.00
World’s Best Awards 2017: No. 1 Hotel in the World
Nihi.com
10. Oberoi Rajvilas *
Jaipur, India
Courtesy of Oberoi Rajvilas (2)
Score: 97.66
oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-jaipur-rajvilas-resort
TOP 10 CITY HOTELS IN ASIA
1. Opposite House
Beijing
Courtesy of Opposite House Beijing
Renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma outdid himself with this glass skyscraper in Beijing’s famed Shichahai neighborhood.
Score: 99.47
thehousecollective.com/en/the-opposite-house
2. Capella
Bangkok
Courtesy of Capella Bangkok
Score: 99.38
capellahotels.com/th/capella-bangkok
3. Temple House
Chengdu, China
Courtesy of Temple House
Score: 98.94
thehousecollective.com/en/the-temple-house
4. The Oberoi
New Delhi
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Score: 98.90
oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-delhi
5. The Peninsula
Manila
Courtesy of The Peninsula Manila
Score: 98.40
peninsula.com/en/manila
6. Hyatt Regency
Amritsar, India
Courtesy of Hyatt (2)
Score: 98.14
hyatt.com
7. The Oberoi
Mumbai
Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Score: 98.00
oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-mumbai
8. Mandarin Oriental *
Bangkok
Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Score: 97.87
mandarinoriental.com/bangkok
9. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Bangkok
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Score: 97.59
fourseasons.com/bangkok
10. Taj Palace
New Delhi
Courtesy of Taj Palace
Score: 97.56
tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-palace-new-delhi
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