2025 Forbes Four-Star Hotels: 719 Properties Across 76 Countries — Page 6
Highly respected Forbes Travel Guide rating given to exceptional properties recognized for superior quality, hospitality, refined guest experiences.
Venues on this list

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
Kyoto, Japan
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu is a hotel in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward.

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Orlando, United States
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is worth choosing when the hotel is part of the Orlando plan, not just a place to sleep between parks. It is more resort-minded than Rosen Centre Hotel or Rosen Plaza Hotel, less formal than The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, strongest for celebrations, family trips, or business stays that benefit from a calmer Grande Lakes base.

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
Austin, United States
Book Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection if the Austin hotel is meant to be part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. It is the splurge choice for quieter grounds, a more service-forward stay, luxury recognition; skip it if nightlife access or value pricing matters more.

Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Austin, United States
Four Seasons Hotel Austin is the dependable luxury choice for downtown Austin, especially if service consistency, lake access, upgrade strategy matter more than a scene-driven stay. It is a stronger fit for business travelers, couples, families than for guests chasing the city's newest design hotel energy.

Fairmont Makati
Manila, Philippines
Fairmont Makati is the right Manila choice if the priority is a calm, polished Makati base with spacious rooms, strong mall access, enough dining and wellness on-site to simplify a special-occasion or business stay. Standard rooms are already capable; upgrade to Fairmont Gold if lounge access and private check-in will actually shape the trip.

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas
Potrero, Costa Rica
Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas is the right call for a celebration-focused Guanacaste stay where privacy and boutique-hotel polish matter more than loyalty points or big-resort scale. Its recognition from La Liste, Forbes, World Travel Awards, Relais & Châteaux, Star Wine List supports the splurge, but hard booking difficulty means fixed dates need early planning.

Al Habtoor Palace
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Habtoor Palace is a strong Business Bay choice for travelers who want a formal, polished Dubai hotel with quick Sheikh Zayed Road access. Book it for meetings, events, central-city convenience; cross-shop beach or design-led hotels if the trip is more leisure-focused.

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Atlanta, United States
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is the right Atlanta pick when service reliability matters more than a scene-driven stay. Recent AAA and Forbes recognition support the premium positioning, the Midtown address works well for business travel, repeat visitors, higher-stakes weekends where a smoother hotel experience is worth prioritizing.

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Mahé, Seychelles
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is the right Mahé choice for a celebration stay where the resort setting matters more than value hunting. The Petite Anse address, Four Seasons service expectation, Michelin 1 Key recognition in 2025, Forbes 4-Star rating in 2026 make it a strong pick for couples and resort-led trips, less so for travelers using Mahé mainly as a base.

One&Only The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One&Only The Palm is a resort on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

Aman New York
New York City, United States
Aman New York is a hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

JW Marriott Hotel Changsha
Changsha, China
JW Marriott Hotel Changsha is the safer luxury choice in Changsha for families, Marriott loyalists, business travelers who want predictable service over a scene-led stay. Its Forbes 4-Star recognition for 2026 gives it a useful quality signal, but design-focused guests should compare Park Hyatt Changsha and Niccolo Changsha before booking.

Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur, United States
Post Ranch Inn is a hotel and spa on Highway 1 in Big Sur, California.

Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo is a hotel on Avenue de la Madone in Monaco.

Geronimo
Santa Fe, United States
Geronimo is Santa Fe's most credentialed dinner reservation; Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond. Set inside a 1756 adobe landmark on Canyon Road, Chef Sllin Cruz's seasonally changing Global Eclectic menu earns its $$$+ price point. Book well ahead; this is one of the city's hardest tables to secure.

The Aubrey
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Aubrey is the drinks-first venue on the 25th floor of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong; book it for the Japanese spirits program, the four-seat Omakase Cocktail Experience, a room that handles a special occasion well. The food is solid izakaya, but the cocktail list, sake selection, art nouveau interiors are the real reasons to reserve. Easy to book one to two weeks out for standard tables.

The Ritz-Carlton, Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
A strong choice in Astana when brand reliability, loyalty value, a formal city-center setting matter more than boutique personality. Booking is marked hard, so fixed-date travelers should plan early and compare rates against The St. Regis Astana, Hilton Astana, The Veil before paying a premium.

The St. Regis Chengdu
Chengdu, China
A strong Chengdu pick for Marriott loyalists and travelers who want recognized luxury standards in a central Qingyang location. Book it for predictability, external hotel recognition, upgrade-value potential; compare Niccolo Chengdu for design energy and Dorsett Chengdu if price control matters more.

Rosewood Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Book Rosewood Jeddah if you want a luxury Corniche base with serious service, strong on-site dining, Red Sea views rather than a large resort feel. Its La Liste Top Hotels 2026 score and Forbes recognition support the premium positioning, but check the wellness setup before upgrading if pool and gym access are central to the stay.

Terre Blanche
Tourrettes, France
Terre Blanche is a resort in Tourrettes, Provence.

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico
A strong Riviera Maya choice if the trip is built around the resort itself: pool time, spa time, polished service, a quieter Kanai setting. Michelin 1 Key, Forbes 4-Star, Star Wine List, Virtuoso recognition make it a credible luxury pick, but it is less suited to travelers who want a walkable base or nightly off-property dining.

The Lodge at Glendorn
Bradford, United States
The Lodge at Glendorn is worth prioritizing when the stay itself is the point: quiet setting, serious hospitality recognition, a stronger dining-and-wine signal than a standard Bradford-area hotel. It is a weaker fit for points-first business travel or quick transit nights, where a more conventional city property will usually make more sense.

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich
Munich, Germany
A strong Munich pick if you want formal luxury, Maximilianstraße convenience, recognized quality signals rather than boutique edge. The value case is strongest when benefits or upgrade channels are available; otherwise, compare closely with Cortiina Hotel, BEYOND by Geisel, Do & Co Hotel Munich before paying the luxury premium.

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Shanghai, China
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is a strong choice if your trip is centered on Lujiazui, business convenience, a polished luxury stay with serious external recognition. Compare rates carefully around Shanghai event periods; it makes the most sense when Pudong access matters more than a softer neighborhood feel.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa
Highlands, United States
Old Edwards Inn and Spa is the polished Highlands pick when a work trip, retreat, or first visit needs a central Main Street base with a stronger service signal. Forbes 4-Star and Relais Chateaux recognition make it easier to justify for higher-stakes stays, but booking is hard, so cross-shop Trailborn Highlands or Outpost Inn if dates are tight.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is worth booking when central location, heritage-hotel atmosphere, recognized luxury credentials matter more than a newer boutique feel. For special occasions, choose a room tier based on live rate gaps and space needs rather than status alone; Rosewood Hotel Georgia and Wedgewood Hotel & Spa are the key downtown cross-shops.

Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany
Casole d'Elsa, Italy
Book this if you want Belmond-level handling and a resort-led Italy stay with serious recognition behind it. It is less suited to travelers who need transparent pricing, named dining details, or firm room-category guidance before committing. Cross-shop the Lago di Como peers if waterfront access matters more than the managed retreat feel.

Garrison
Austin, United States
Garrison is Austin's most wine-serious fine-dining option at the $$$$ tier, holding a Michelin Plate and a 3,000-bottle inventory inside the Fairmont Austin. The kitchen anchors on Central Texas prime cuts and fire-cooked proteins, with enough range across fish and vegetables to satisfy a full table. Book at least two to three weeks ahead and request the private dining room for groups.

The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam
Rabat, Morocco
Book The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam for a polished Rabat stay where service coordination, privacy, occasion handling matter. It is better suited to celebrations, business travel, slower resort-style capital stays than to travelers who want immediate city-center energy. Recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Forbes, Star Wine List gives it a stronger trust signal than many local peers.

Flybridge
Palm Beach, United States
An adults-only, five-course tasting restaurant atop The Boca Raton Yacht Club, Flybridge delivers genuine chef intimacy in a superyacht-inspired dining room. The dual seafood and vegetarian menus rotate seasonally under chef Peter Annewanter's European-influenced kitchen. Book for a special occasion or a focused food evening; not for à la carte flexibility or a late-night drop-in.

De L’Europe Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
De L’Europe Amsterdam is a hotel on Nieuwe Doelenstraat in Amsterdam.

Cane & Canoe
Lahaina, United States
Cane & Canoe is the most technically ambitious kitchen at Montage Kapalua Bay, with a Polynesian fusion menu that uses local Maui ingredients with more intention than most resort restaurants. Book the Sunday brunch for jazz and a bloody Mary bar, or come for dinner to try the calamari chow fun and seared ahi in tempura crust with foie gras nage. Easy to book, resort casual dress code, 4.3/5 across 340 reviews.

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Sanya, China
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is worth shortlisting for a polished resort stay where privacy, service consistency, celebration value matter more than quick city access. It is stronger for couples, senior work trips, contained holidays than for logistics-heavy business travel. Cross-shop Park Hyatt for design-led seclusion and Pullman if value is the main filter.

Park Hyatt Shanghai
Shanghai, China
Park Hyatt Shanghai is worth booking if a quiet, high-floor Pudong base matters more than a street-level neighborhood feel. The rooms, pool, spa, lounge, dining are strongest when used together, especially for business trips, jet-lag recovery, view-led leisure stays. Upgrade only if suite space or Park Salon access will be used during the day.

Hotel President Wilson, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Geneva, Switzerland
A strong Geneva choice for travelers who want lakefront luxury with Marriott International systems behind it. The 2026 La Liste 95-point and Forbes 4-Star recognition make it a credible splurge, but value depends heavily on timing, especially around peak Geneva demand dates.

Park Hyatt Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
Park Hyatt Bangkok is a strong choice for business travelers who want a quiet luxury base in central Bangkok rather than a resort-style stay. Its Central Embassy location, Hyatt affiliation, recognition from Michelin, La Liste, Forbes, Virtuoso make it easier to justify at a premium rate, especially for short work trips where efficiency matters.

Park Hyatt Milan
Milan, Italy
Park Hyatt Milan is the right call if you want a hard-to-book central luxury hotel with strong third-party recognition and a low-friction Milan base. It is less compelling if dining is the main reason for the stay; for restaurant-led trips, plan meals around the city and use the hotel for location, consistency, polish.

Gramercy Tavern
New York City, United States
Gramercy Tavern is Danny Meyer's restaurant in New York's Flatiron District, serving seasonal American cuisine.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Lahaina, United States
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is worth prioritizing if resort scale, Marriott loyalty benefits, recognized luxury credentials matter to your Maui stay. It is less compelling for travelers who want a small inn atmosphere or a lower-friction Lahaina base. Compare it closely with Montage Kapalua Bay for a more residential luxury feel.

Hotel Lancaster
Paris, France
A polished Paris choice for business travelers who want a calmer 8th-arrondissement base near the Champs-Élysées. The strongest case is centrality plus credible recognition, including Forbes 4-Star, Star Wine List, MICHELIN Guide hotel selection; choose it for discretion and work-trip efficiency, not for a resort-style amenity checklist.

Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués
Acapulco, Mexico
A strong choice for travelers who want Punta Diamante privacy and a resort-first Acapulco stay. Book it for views, quiet, a more secluded luxury-hotel rhythm; cross-shop Las Brisas Acapulco or Quinta Real Acapulco if being closer to the classic city-resort circuit matters more.

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire
London, United Kingdom
Book this for a high-recognition Oxfordshire country-house stay, not for a tightly packed London work diary. Belmond backing and 2026 La Liste Top Hotels recognition make it a serious splurge for retreats, client hosting, or a slower post-meeting stay; Oxford city hotels are easier when location matters more than occasion.

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
London, United Kingdom
Book Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire for a polished country-house celebration within reach of London, especially when the estate setting matters more than city access. Standard rooms make sense for a quiet escape; suite-level works when the room will be central to the occasion rather than just a place to sleep.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
Oahu, United States
A strong choice for travelers who want Oahu in resort mode rather than Waikiki mode. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is the safer pick for polished service, a calmer west-side setting, family or multigenerational trips, but less convenient for Honolulu dining and nightlife.

Mio
Beijing, China
Mio holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025) as the signature Italian restaurant inside Four Seasons Hotel Beijing. The Southern Italian menu runs from charcuterie and oysters to lobster pasta and Wagyu bolognese in a polished marble room that draws executives, embassy staff, hotel loyalists. Weekday business lunches make it one of Beijing's more accessible ¥¥¥¥ options.

Aman Venice
Venice, Italy
Aman Venice is a hotel at Palazzo Papadopoli in Venice.

The Grove
London, United Kingdom
The Grove is the right call for a London-area escape where the hotel, grounds, slower pace are the point of the trip. Its 2026 recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Forbes, Mr & Mrs Smith, Star Wine List supports the premium positioning, but it suits guests who want a self-contained stay more than a city-break base.

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China
The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen is a low-risk luxury pick for Futian business travel, client-facing stays, formal celebrations. Choose it for brand consistency, central convenience, Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2026; cross-shop Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen for a newer luxury feel or NOA Hotel Shenzhen for a smaller, more local mood.

THE PLACE Firenze
Florence, Italy
THE PLACE Firenze is a hotel on Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence.

Jade Mountain Resort
St. Lucia, St Lucia
Jade Mountain is a resort on Saint Lucia's southwestern Caribbean coast.

Tributary Hotel
McMinnville, United States
Tributary Hotel is the McMinnville pick for travelers who want a polished wine-country base rather than a lowest-rate room. Its 2026 Forbes 4-Star and Relais Chateaux recognition make it stronger for special-occasion stays than casual overnights; compare Atticus Hotel for a downtown boutique alternative and The Allison Inn & Spa for a broader resort-style trip.

The Bodrum EDITION
Bodrum, Turkey
The Bodrum EDITION is worth shortlisting if the hotel itself is a major part of the trip: polished resort energy, strong luxury recognition, a harder-to-secure Bodrum position. It is less convincing as a dining-only choice without verified menu depth, so food-focused travelers should pair it with Bodrum restaurant planning rather than rely entirely on the hotel.

Alila Napa Valley
St. Helena, United States
Alila Napa Valley is worth targeting for a St. Helena wine-country stay when the hotel itself matters, especially for couples, celebrations, Hyatt loyalists. The stronger value case comes through loyalty benefits or advisor perks; if the room is only a sleeping base between tastings, compare smaller St. Helena options first.

COMO Alpina Dolomites
Castelrotto, Italy
COMO Alpina Dolomites is a hotel on Alpe di Siusi near Castelrotto.

Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail
Doha, Qatar
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail works for a polished celebration or resort-style Lusail stay, especially if room time, pool time, a slower pace matter. For business-heavy trips, book only if Lusail fits the meeting map; otherwise compare more central Doha hotels before paying for a leisure-led address.

Genting Palace
Las Vegas, United States
Genting Palace at Resorts World delivers Las Vegas's most coherent Cantonese tasting experience, with tableside Peking duck, visually distinctive dim sum, a 295-selection wine list that most Chinese restaurants here cannot match. Book the prix fixe for a first visit or reserve the private dining room for groups. Dress business casual and reserve in advance for weekends; same-week bookings are generally available.

The Aurora Inn
Finger Lakes, United States
The Aurora Inn is the right Finger Lakes pick for a polished, quieter stay with serious hotel recognition. Choose it for anniversaries, parents' weekends, family trips where Aurora's calmer setting is a plus; cross-shop Mirbeau for a spa focus, The Lake House on Canandaigua for a resort feel, Ithaca Marriott for downtown convenience.

Aman Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Aman Tokyo is a hotel in Otemachi Tower whose design draws on Japanese traditions.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Oahu, United States
Choose The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach if room space, Marriott connection, award-backed polish matter more than a directly beachfront address. It is stronger for repeat Waikiki visitors and longer stays than for a quick first-time Oahu trip. Cross-shop Halekulani for beachfront tradition and Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani for cleaner value.

Cayo Levantado Resort
Samaná, Dominican Republic
Cayo Levantado Resort is worth booking if the goal is a contained, quiet island resort stay in Samaná rather than a base for constant exploring. The Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2026 adds a useful quality signal, but value depends on timing and how much the private-island format matters to the trip.

Scaramouche
Toronto, Canada
Scaramouche is Toronto's most consistently decorated French fine-dining room, holding a Michelin Plate and three straight years in Opinionated About Dining's North America Top 300. Dinner-only, business casual, genuinely hard to book on weekends; this is the right call for a formal occasion or a serious food visit to the city. Book two to three weeks out minimum.

Address Downtown
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Address Downtown is the right Dubai booking when Downtown access and occasion polish matter more than beach-resort calm. Its Forbes 4-Star status and major travel recognition support the luxury positioning, but the value case depends on choosing a room tier you will actually use, especially during busy cooler-season dates.

Fairmont The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fairmont The Palm is the right Palm Jumeirah pick for travelers who want a full-service resort with a credible service signal, not a small quiet hotel. Booking can be hard, so plan early for peak Dubai dates. Choose it for family trips, beach access, staff support across the stay rather than nightlife or a boutique mood.

Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Taormina, Italy
Book Villa Sant'Andrea if the goal is a polished Taormina Mare stay where the coast matters more than town-center convenience. Its Belmond backing and strong hotel recognition make it a high-demand choice, but first-timers should be careful with room upgrades and confirm the exact benefit before paying more.

Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
Lake Garda, Italy
Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda is a wellness resort in Gargnano above Lake Garda.

Atlantis, The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Atlantis, The Palm is worth booking when the trip is built around a full Palm Jumeirah resort experience: pools, spa time, dining, celebration energy in one place. It is less suited to travelers who want a quiet city base. Fixed dates need early planning, especially during Dubai's peak leisure periods.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is a resort on West Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi.

Joni Restaurant
Toronto, Canada
Joni Restaurant at the Park Hyatt Toronto is a Modern British bistronomy concept with genuine credentials: ranked #148 on Opinionated About Dining's 2024 list and driven by Canadian regional sourcing that changes with the season. Book for an early dinner reservation or weekend afternoon tea; the Living Room next door handles casual drop-ins without a full booking.

Vintage Restaurant
Charlottesville, United States
Vintage Restaurant at Forbes Four-Star Inn at Willow Grove is the strongest special-occasion dining option in the broader Charlottesville region, with a seasonal farm-to-table menu, a 200-bottle wine list at accessible prices, a historic plantation-house setting that outperforms city-centre peers like Fleurie and The Mill Room for a full-evening experience. Book two to three weeks ahead minimum; the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday.

The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Highland, United States
The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort and Casino holds a Forbes 4-star rating and a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation; credentials that put it well above the typical casino restaurant. The Prix Fixe menu, built around Olive Beef, Miyazaki Wagyu, a credentialed wine pairing, makes it the most defensible choice in Highland for a serious special-occasion dinner. Book well in advance; availability is limited.

Primo
Orlando, United States
Primo earns its 2025 Michelin Plate in Orlando's hotel dining market with a farm-sourced Italian menu that draws from Whisper Creek Farm and Florida producers. At $$ per head for dinner, it's the strongest value in its category; especially for a special occasion at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes. Book 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends.

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto is worth shortlisting for a luxury Arashiyama stay, especially if the setting is part of the point. Its Michelin 1 Key, La Liste 92.5-point hotel score, Forbes 4-Star recognition support the quality case, but the on-site dining should be treated as a stay amenity rather than the main reason to book.

The Mansion Restaurant
Dallas, United States
The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is one of Dallas's most decorated hotel dining rooms, ranked #424 in North America by Opinionated About Dining (2025). Chef Charles Olalia runs a French-influenced Texas kitchen across breakfast, lunch, dinner, backed by a 700-selection wine list. Book the chef's table or Wine Cellar room for a special occasion; try lunch first if you want to gauge value before committing to dinner.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is the Hanoi pick for travelers who want heritage, centrality, formal service polish rather than a purely new-design hotel. It is worth cross-shopping against Capella Hanoi for a more theatrical luxury stay and Hilton Hanoi Opera for a more practical brand-led alternative.

The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou
Haikou, China
Book The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou for a polished city-based Hainan stay, especially if business access, Marriott loyalty value, or a controlled special occasion matters more than a beach resort setting. The Forbes 4-Star 2026 recognition gives it a clear quality signal, but beach-first travelers should compare Sanya resorts before committing.

Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb
Doha, Qatar
Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb works for a polished central Doha stay, especially on business trips where location and luxury recognition both matter. It is a stronger fit for urban convenience than resort-style escape, with La Liste, Forbes, Virtuoso, MICHELIN Guide hotel recognition supporting its place in Doha's higher-end hotel set.

The Westin Josun Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
The Westin Josun Seoul is worth shortlisting for travelers who want a recognized central Seoul hotel with strong business and family practicality. La Liste Top Hotels 2026, Forbes 4-Star 2025, Forbes Recommended 2026 give it credible luxury signals; book early because availability is treated as hard, especially around peak city travel dates.

Rosewood Munich
Munich, Germany
Rosewood Munich is worth booking if a central Munich address and full-service luxury matter more than value hunting. Michelin 2 Keys, Forbes 4-Star recognition, Virtuoso partner status make it a safer high-end choice for first-timers, but travelers who just need a convenient base should compare rates with Bayerischer Hof Munich, BEYOND by Geisel, Do & Co Hotel Munich before committing.

Conservatorium
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conservatorium is the Amsterdam pick for a polished, work-capable luxury stay where the hotel needs to reduce friction. It is easier to justify for client-facing travel, senior guests, or a milestone trip than for a room-only weekend where value matters more.

Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Félicité, Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon is a resort on Félicité Island in Seychelles.

Hotel Pitrizza
Porto Cervo, Italy
Book Hotel Pitrizza for a quieter, service-led Porto Cervo stay built around privacy and special occasions. It makes more sense for milestone trips than for travelers chasing the busiest resort scene, it should be compared closely with CPH Pevero Hotel and Cala di Volpe before locking in a high-season Sardinia plan.

The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, United States
The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente delivers 21-day aged USDA prime cuts, tableside Chateaubriand, one of the strongest wine programs in the Rancho Mirage area. Book it for anniversaries, date nights, or any occasion that warrants a serious beef-focused dinner. Reservations are easy to secure via OpenTable; dress code is casino casual.

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius
Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
Book Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius if the trip needs a polished east-coast resort with recognized luxury credentials. It is strongest for travelers who value a known hotel group, resort infrastructure, third-party signals such as La Liste, Forbes 4-Star, Virtuoso; cross-shop SALT of Palmar for a more lifestyle-led stay or Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita for a direct luxury-resort comparison.

Providence
Los Angeles, United States
Providence is a seafood-focused restaurant in Los Angeles.

The Chedi Muscat
Muscat, Oman
The Chedi Muscat is a beach resort in Muscat, Oman.

The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
The Okura Prestige Bangkok is a hotel on Wireless Road in Bangkok.

Hazel Hill
Sonoma, United States
Hazel Hill at Montage Healdsburg is the strongest special-occasion table in the immediate area, with a terrace above the vineyards, a French-Californian menu from Chef Jason Pringle, a 500-selection wine list. At $66+ per head before wine, lunch delivers better value than dinner for most visitors. Booking is easy, which is a genuine advantage over comparable Sonoma options.

The St. Regis Zhuhai
Zhuhai, China
Choose The St. Regis Zhuhai for a polished high-rise stay with Forbes 4-Star recognition and Marriott International consistency. It is stronger for celebrations, business hosting, Greater Bay Area trips than for travelers seeking a casual neighborhood base or a restaurant-led hotel stay.

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Boston, United States
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston is the right call for a polished downtown stay where Boston Common, the Theater District, business access matter more than waterfront views. Book when the rate is close to other luxury hotels; cross-shop Four Seasons Hotel Boston for a bigger splurge feel and Hyatt Regency Boston or Revere Hotel Boston Common for stronger value control.

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Denver, United States
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is the practical luxury pick for business travelers who want a polished downtown base with major hotel credentials. It is easier to justify for client-facing trips and short work stays than for a value-driven weekend, where AC Hotel Denver Downtown, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, or The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square may fit better.

Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt
Miami, United States
Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt is Miami's most deliberately intimate tasting menu experience, holding a 2025 Michelin star inside the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. The 10-course format rotates every three to four months, service is exceptionally detailed, the room is purpose-built for special occasions. Book on the first of the month; dates go fast.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Kailua Kona, United States
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is a resort on Maheawalu Drive in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Washington DC, United States
Book The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. if the trip calls for a quieter luxury base with strong Georgetown atmosphere. It is better for celebrations and privacy than for travelers who want a large downtown hotel scene, it is worth cross-shopping against Rosewood Washington, D.C. and Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. before peak dates.

Hotel Sacher Wien
Vienna, Austria
Hotel Sacher Wien is a historic hotel in central Vienna.

Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa
Jackson Hole, United States
A strong Jackson Hole pick for travelers who want a quieter lodge-and-spa stay with serious hotel recognition. It is better suited to business trips, couples, repeat visitors than bargain-focused groups, booking should be treated as hard during peak periods.

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing
Beijing, China
Compared with Beijing's newer design-led and high-rise luxury hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing is the safer classic-luxury choice in Chaoyang. Book it for a polished, formal stay with Marriott International backing and 2026 recognition from La Liste Top Hotels and Forbes; cross-shop if skyline views, boutique energy, or resort atmosphere matter more.

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Choose Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah for a polished, service-led Palm resort stay rather than a high-scene Dubai hotel moment. The awards profile is strong, including La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 94 points and Forbes 4-Star in 2026, making it a safer pick for families, couples, wedding groups who want the resort itself to carry the trip.

Mulia Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Book Mulia Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali if privacy, resort service, a low-friction first Bali stay matter more than nightlife or neighborhood exploring. The Forbes 4-Star recognition gives it a useful trust signal, but fixed dates can be difficult, so compare early against THE BALÉ Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali Resort, Aman Villas at Nusa Dua.

Park Hyatt Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
Against larger Gangnam peers, Park Hyatt Seoul is the sharper choice for work trips that need calm, access, recognized luxury-hotel standards. Forbes 4-Star and MICHELIN Guide hotel selection signals support the premium positioning, but the real reason to choose it is practical: a business-friendly base on Teheran-ro rather than a leisure-first Seoul stay.
How many of these have you visited?
Find out on Pearl and keep score across every place in 2025 Forbes 4-Star.
