Leading Hotels Named Amongst The 50 Best Hotels 2026
The Leading Hotels of the World proudly recognizes the Leading Hotels that have been honored in the global ranking of The 50 Best Hotels 2026. The fourth edition of The 50 Best Hotels has been announced at an awards ceremony in Paris and features industry-defining hotels spanning six continents worldwide.
“We congratulate the 19 Leading Hotels recognized on the 50 Best Hotels 2026 1-50 and extended 51-100 lists, and the exceptional teams behind them,” said Shannon Knapp, President and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World. “Capella Bangkok’s No. 2 world ranking, Royal Mansour Marrakech’s recognition as The Best Hotel in Africa, and Badrutt’s Palace Hotel’s Art of Hospitality Award reflect the vision, individuality, and dedication to guests that distinguish these properties. Their achievements make LHW the most awarded luxury brand on the list for the fourth consecutive year, affirming the strength of independent hospitality.”
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the following Leading Hotels:
Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand) #2
Chablé Yucatán (Chocholá, Mexico) #9 and The Best Hotel in North America
San Ysidro Ranch (Santa Barbara, U.S.) #22
Royal Mansour Marrakech (Marrakech, Morocco) #26 and The Best Hotel in Africa
NIHI Sumba (Sumba, Indonesia) #35
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel (St. Moritz, Switzerland) #36 and The SeiBellissimi Art Award
Portrait Milano (Milan, Italy) #39
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo (Monte Carlo, Monaco) #40
Hotel Sacher Wien (Vienna, Austria) #42
La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa (Paris, France) #51
The Okura Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan) #69
Ritz Paris (Paris, France) #72
Palace Hotel Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan) #73
La Mamounia (Marrakech, Morocco) #75
The Fifth Avenue Hotel (New York, U.S.) #78 and American Express Travel One to Watch)
Borgo Egnazia (Savelletri di Fasano, Italy) #88
The Greenwich Hotel (New York, U.S.) #92
Capella Singapore (Singapore City, Singapore) #97
The Gleneagles Hotel (Auchterarder, Scotland) #100
The 50 Best Hotels 2026 was revealed as part of a live countdown from No. 50 to No. 1. The ranking is complemented by a series of special awards alongside the extended 51-100 list and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of more than 800 anonymous experts. This voting panel – The 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators, and seasoned luxury travelers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.
Faye Huggett, Director of Community for The 50 Best Hotels, says: “Bringing The 50 Best Hotels to Paris for the first time has been a privilege, and a fitting backdrop to celebrate the hotels shaping the future of travel. This year’s list recognizes not only extraordinary places to stay, but the exceptional people whose vision, craft, and care create truly memorable guest experiences. Congratulations to every hotel honored in 2026, thank you to our Academy whose votes shape the list and everyone who continues to make this a moment the industry looks forward to each year....- Continue reading (Members Only) - Unlock Advantages with a LHN Membership - Read more here
Small Tip To Landing Good Senior-Level Hotel Management Positions in 2026 & 2027
Many of our members have remained with us since the inception of our job lead service nine years ago. They continue to renew their memberships, staying on board even after securing new positions, and for good reason.
Daily, our editors dispatch bulletins detailing new job vacancies, projects, and industry shifts, including hotel launches, expansions, strategies, and market trends.
We recognize that numerous long-standing, senior-level members utilize these bulletins as conversation starters, reaching out to hotel chains and potential employers, sometimes with unsolicited applications and messages. LHN endorses such proactive engagement. It's an excellent, informal method to gain early interest from prominent hotel groups and upcoming projects, indicating your interest and broadening your opportunities for intriguing interviews or discussions about potential roles, particularly at the upper echelons of management.
Our editors also keep these proactive efforts in mind, shaping many bulletins to cover "new openings, new projects, and new market developments."
While membership spots for 2026 are limited, it's not too late to renew.- Read more here
The Team
LEADING HOTELIERS NETWORK / JOBLEAD-SERVICE
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