2025 Forbes Five-Star Awards: 388 Hotels and Restaurants — Page 2

Harrimans Grill at Salamander Middleburg is the right choice for farm-sourced American cooking in Virginia horse country, with Sunday brunch the stronger value and dinner the better culinary statement. La Liste-listed and World of Fine Wine accredited, it sits at $$$ per head with a 365-selection wine list. Book early during Gold Cup season; otherwise, reservations are easy to secure.

Amber serves modern French cuisine at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark in Hong Kong.

Book Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre if the Olaya address and polished international-luxury setup matter more than chasing value. The 2026 La Liste 98-point score and Forbes 5-Star recognition make it a strong choice for business-heavy stays, but hard booking difficulty means it rewards early planning.

Book The St. Regis Hong Kong if you want a polished Wan Chai luxury base with serious third-party recognition rather than a bargain stay. Its Michelin 1 Key, Forbes 5-Star, La Liste, and Virtuoso credentials make it a safer premium pick for business trips, occasions, and first-time Hong Kong stays where hotel reliability matters.

Montage Deer Valley is a resort in Park City, Utah.

Château Restaurant Joël Robuchon is Tokyo's most formally ceremonial French address: three Michelin stars, an MOF-level kitchen led by Kenichiro Sekiya, and tableside trolley service that few restaurants anywhere match. Book 4–6 weeks out at minimum; preferably longer. The dinner window is 5:30–7:30 pm nightly; formal dress required. Reserve this for a serious occasion.

Chatham Inn is the splurge-leaning choice for travelers who want a refined, small-scale stay in Chatham proper rather than a resort campus. The 2026 Forbes 5-Star, La Liste 92-point, and Relais Chateaux recognition make it credible for service-focused couples or families with older children, but younger families may get more practical range from larger nearby resorts.

Book Mandarin Oriental, New York if Columbus Circle convenience and luxury-hotel recognition matter more than chasing a lower rate. It is a strong first-timer choice for Central Park, Midtown, and Upper West Side access, but points-focused travelers should compare Park Hyatt New York or JW Marriott Essex House before committing.

Book Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul if the trip calls for a polished Bosphorus base with strong luxury-hotel credentials and less day-to-day friction. It is a better fit for spa time, couples' weekends, and business travel than for travelers who only need a central crash pad near the old city.

Book Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown if Lower Manhattan convenience matters more than Midtown access. It is a polished, award-backed luxury stay with strong appeal for business travelers, repeat New York visitors, and couples who want Tribeca and the Financial District close by. Look for softer rates outside peak Manhattan event weeks.

Pan Pacific London is the premium City-of-London choice for travellers who want a recognised luxury hotel near Liverpool Street rather than a boutique stay. It is worth pricing carefully: direct-booking benefits, flexibility, and upgrade potential can make the difference between strong value and an expensive room in the wrong part of town for a West End-focused trip.

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is a strong first-timer choice if the brief is polished beachfront luxury in Jumeirah with reliable service and easy access to the wider city. Booking is hard, so it is better for travelers who can plan early than for last-minute rate shoppers. Compare Mandarin Oriental Jumeira for a similar beachfront stay and Bvlgari for a more design-led mood.

Sea-facing resort scale is the draw here. Jumeirah Al Naseem is a strong pick for first-time Dubai travelers who want a polished beach base in Umm Suqeim, with dining handled conveniently on property rather than treated as the only reason to book. Business travelers should compare more central options before committing.

Hotel Plaza Athénée is worth booking when the trip calls for a full Paris palace-hotel stay on Avenue Montaigne, not just a place to sleep. Its 2024–2026 recognition across Michelin, Forbes, La Liste, and World's 50 Best Hotels supports the premium, but value-focused travelers should compare nearby Right Bank alternatives before committing.

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is worth shortlisting for a polished, calm Tokyo stay in Nagatachō, especially for business travel, anniversaries, or a first night where service reliability matters. Its recent Michelin, Forbes, Preferred Hotels, and La Liste recognition makes it easier to justify over simpler Akasaka options, but compare dates carefully around peak Tokyo seasons.

A polished Central hotel for repeat Hong Kong visitors who want calm, convenience, and high-end recognition rather than harbourfront scale. Forbes 5-Star, La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 98 points, and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner status make it a low-risk luxury pick if the itinerary is concentrated on Hong Kong Island.

Bo Innovation is a restaurant listing in Central, Hong Kong.

Jumeirah Mallorca is the stronger choice for a polished Port de Sóller stay when service credentials matter more than Palma convenience. Forbes and La Liste recognition make it a safer pick for senior work trips, client-adjacent travel, or a business stay extended into serious downtime.

Star Tower at Studio City Macau is a strong choice if the priority is a polished Cotai resort base with pool, spa, dining, and entertainment access close together. It is less convincing as a bargain play, so compare it against other Macau luxury hotels if room rate or a quieter setting matters more.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a resort in Marana, Arizona.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is a resort in Wailea on Maui.

Robuchon au Dôme is a French restaurant at Grand Lisboa in Macau.

A calm Japanese fine-dining choice inside Galaxy Macau, better for a composed Cotai dinner than a high-energy night out. Book it for convenience, formality, and a quieter special-occasion feel; compare carefully if counter seating, published awards, or named signature dishes are central to the decision.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach is a hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

JOALI Maldives is the Raa Atoll pick for a high-budget celebration or family trip where villa privacy and resort polish matter more than value. Its awards profile is strong, including Forbes 5-Star 2026 and La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 97 points, but families should book for calm, space, and a luxury island rhythm rather than nonstop entertainment.

Meadowood Napa Valley is a hotel on Meadowood Lane in St. Helena.

Aubergine is the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is the Raleigh-area splurge to book when the stay itself matters: quiet atmosphere, strong luxury credentials, and a more resort-like feel than downtown boutique options. Choose it for spa weekends, couples trips, and polished business stays; pick a smaller Raleigh hotel if walkability or rate discipline matters more.

A strong choice for travelers who want a high-recognition Maldives resort with Marriott International backing, especially if loyalty status or points can improve the value equation. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort suits special-occasion stays and private-island travelers who want fewer unknowns, but value-focused guests should compare it with Baglioni Maldives Luxury All-Inclusive and Niyama Private Islands Maldives before committing.

Grand Lisboa Palace Macau is the safer luxury-resort choice for travelers who want scale, polish, and family-friendly convenience in Macau. Michelin 2 Keys, Forbes 5-Star recognition, and a La Liste Top Hotels 2026 score of 98.5pts make it credible against the city's high-end peers, though design-focused guests should also compare Palazzo Versace Macau and THE KARL LAGERFELD.

Book Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong when Central access, major hotel recognition, and a polished business-travel setup matter more than finding a lower-rate stay. It is strongest for client-facing trips, celebrations, and fixed-date stays where service confidence is worth paying for; compare Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong for heritage character and 99 Bonham or One96 for a more residence-style option.

Auberge du Soleil is the Napa choice for a quiet, high-recognition resort stay where the room and setting matter as much as the tasting itinerary. It is worth the premium for couples and repeat visitors planning real downtime, but less persuasive if downtown access or maximum value is the priority.

Jean-Georges Philadelphia occupies the 59th floor of Philadelphia's tallest building and holds an AAA 5 Diamond rating and a La Liste global top-100 ranking. The six-course tasting menu, led by Chef Cornelia Sühr, is the reason to book. Dinner only, business casual required, and easier to reserve than its credentials suggest.

A formal Bund luxury choice for first-time Shanghai visitors, business travelers, and occasion stays where service consistency matters. Suite-level works for longer trips, hosting, or work-heavy itineraries; for short stays, a standard room is the cleaner value play if availability lines up.

Wynn Macau is the right call for a polished, central Macau hotel stay where service, scale, and upgrade potential matter more than a quiet boutique feel. It is a stronger fit for business trips, repeat Macau visitors, and guests comparing full-package value rather than chasing the lowest nightly rate.

Ritz Paris is a hotel on Place Vendôme in Paris.

Rosewood Miramar Beach is the Montecito splurge to choose when the resort itself is the trip: beach setting, luxury validation, and a stay-put rhythm. It is harder to justify as a simple Santa Barbara base; value improves when you plan to use the property heavily rather than just sleep there.

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya is the stronger choice for travelers who want the hotel to carry the whole Punta Maroma trip, not just provide a beach room. Its MICHELIN Guide 2 Keys recognition gives it a serious luxury signal, but value-focused guests should compare Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Chablé Maroma, and Etéreo before deciding.

Hotel Eden is a strong Rome splurge for first-timers, business travelers, and special-occasion stays where location and luxury-hotel polish matter. Book well ahead for peak dates, and think carefully before upgrading: suite-level space is worth it for families, longer stays, or in-room downtime, while standard rooms suit short sightseeing trips.

The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm is the right Palm Jumeirah choice for business travelers who want luxury recognition, Marriott consistency, and a composed base rather than a party-led resort. Book early: availability is hard, and the strongest case is formal service and location, not value hunting.

Gaddi's is a French restaurant at The Peninsula Hong Kong.

A serious Half Moon Bay splurge for travelers who want the hotel, dining, wine program, and coastal setting to carry the trip. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is easier to justify for celebrations and stay-on-property weekends than for value-driven room-only stays; compare Beach House Half Moon Bay if you mainly need a coastal base.

Book Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley when the hotel needs to carry the occasion, not just support the itinerary. It is a stronger fit for polished Napa celebrations than for casual mineral-springs weekends, with Michelin 1 Key and Forbes 5-Star recognition supporting the premium positioning.

Book Encore at Wynn Las Vegas for a polished Strip stay that works especially well for couples, celebrations, and business trips that need a luxury base. The main resort is the value-conscious Wynn-orbit choice; upgrade to Encore Tower Suites or Wynn Tower Suites if privacy and a more residential arrival matter more than rate discipline.

La Mer is Norderney's most formal dining option: a Michelin Plate French restaurant with a 1,770-selection wine list and ocean-facing private dining rooms. Dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday. Worth booking if the island setting and a serious Burgundy-focused cellar are part of what you're after; otherwise Seesteg is the more relaxed €€€ alternative on the island.

Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa is a hotel in Ortisei, Italy.

A strong Knightsbridge choice for travellers who will use the location and service infrastructure, not just the room. Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London makes the clearest sense for high-touch stays near Hyde Park; compare it with The Berkeley or Bvlgari Hotel London if design mood or spa-led privacy matters more.

Book RiverView Ranch Retreat & Western Adventures if the trip is built around a luxury ranch stay rather than a quick Alberton overnight. Forbes 5-Star recognition and Small Luxury Hotels of the World membership make it a credible splurge, but suite-level value depends on how much time the group will spend on-property.

Montage Laguna Beach is a resort on Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

The Eight is a restaurant on the second floor of Grand Lisboa in Macau.

Hotel New Otani Tokyo Executive House Zen is a hotel in Kioicho, Tokyo.

Badrutt's Palace is a hotel on Via Serlas in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is the safest luxury pick in Punta de Mita for travelers who want polished resort depth, strong service confidence, and a stay that works for couples, families, and mixed groups. It is less about bargain value and more about paying for certainty in a competitive beach-resort market with serious luxury alternatives.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is the right splurge when a Bosphorus waterfront setting, palace architecture, spa time, and polished celebration logistics matter more than being in the quickest city-center position. Its Michelin 1 Key, Forbes 5-Star, La Liste Top Hotels score, and Virtuoso status support the premium, but shoulder-season booking is the smarter value play.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a resort on Hawaii's Kona-Kohala Coast.

Twin Farms is a resort in Barnard, Vermont.

Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas is one of the few Chinese fine dining rooms in the US with a La Liste global ranking (79 pts in 2025), and it earns that placement. The Imperial Peking duck tasting at $88 per person is the anchor order; a second visit built around Chef Ming Yu's signature dinner covers a different register entirely. Book for dinner, request a window table, and use the sommelier.

Eden Rock is one of St Barths' most distinctive properties; individually designed rooms, an enviable position above St Jean Bay, and staff known for attentive, personal service. It suits special occasion travellers who want character over amenity lists. Peak season availability is tight; book suites several months ahead.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is the spend-up pick in the Pylos resort set: better for couples, spa time, and a stay where the hotel carries the trip. Cross-shop W Costa Navarino for a more social feel and Filoxenia Kalamata if the itinerary is more about access than resort polish.

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a hotel on Yorkville Avenue in Toronto.

Casa Angelina is a hotel on Via Gennaro Capriglione in Praiano.

Hotel Okura Macau is worth booking if you want a polished Galaxy Macau base for a celebration, business stay, or family trip without making the hotel feel overly showy. The draw is location and resort access more than a single destination restaurant. Compare Raffles at Galaxy Macau or The Ritz-Carlton, Macau if the stay needs to feel more splurge-led.

Crockfords at Resorts World Genting works for a premium Genting Highlands stay, especially when the resort itself is the reason for the trip. Its 2026 Forbes 5-Star and La Liste Top Hotels recognition support the splurge, but city-focused travelers should compare Kuala Lumpur alternatives before paying for the highland location.

Hotel 41 is worth shortlisting for a polished, small-scale London stay near Buckingham Palace Road, especially if service confidence matters more than suite size. Book early, keep the room category practical, and only upgrade if the trip involves meaningful in-room work or downtime.

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a resort on South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach.

The Shilla Seoul is a hotel on Dongho-ro in Seoul's Jung District.

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is a hotel in Champillon, France.

Choose Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech if resort calm, privacy, and full-service reliability matter more than medina immediacy. It is a strong first-trip choice for couples and slower luxury itineraries, but less compelling if the main priority is walking straight into the old city for restaurants, shopping, and late-night plans.

Book Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve for a high-privacy Puerto Rico resort stay where the property is the point of the trip. It is strongest for senior work travel, retreats, client hosting, and post-meeting recovery, less practical for travelers who need fast San Juan access every day. Awards from La Liste, Forbes, AAA, Virtuoso, and Star Wine List support the premium positioning.

Address Istanbul works for families, repeat visitors, and business travelers who want a polished luxury base with a calmer feel than the Bosphorus grand hotels. Its 2026 Forbes 5-Star recognition and La Liste Top Hotels score give it credibility, but the better fit is practical comfort rather than waterfront spectacle.

Book One&Only Reethi Rah for a high-control North Male Atoll stay where privacy, luxury-hotel polish, and resort depth justify the spend. It is better suited to executive extensions, retreats, and milestone trips than quick stopovers, with 2026 recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Forbes 5-Star, and Virtuoso supporting its premium position.

Park Hotel Vitznau is a hotel on Seestrasse in Vitznau, Lake Lucerne.

Banyan Tree Macau is worth booking for a calmer Cotai stay with serious luxury credentials: Michelin 1 Key in 2025, Forbes 5-Star in 2026, and La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 94 points. Choose it over larger nearby resorts when atmosphere and downtime matter more than maximum lobby energy or group convenience.

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is the luxury pick for a polished Futian stay with serious recognition: Michelin 1 Key in 2025, Forbes 5-Star in 2026, and a 90.5-point La Liste Top Hotels score for 2026. Choose it for anniversaries, business milestones, or city weekends where service confidence matters more than chasing a lower rate.

The French Laundry is a restaurant in Yountville, California.

Book Waldorf Astoria Kuwait for a service-forward luxury stay in Kuwait City, especially for celebrations or business trips where staff polish matters. Its 2026 Forbes 5-Star recognition and La Liste Top Hotels score of 91 points make it a high-confidence choice, but compare Grand Hyatt, St. Regis, and Four Seasons if location, loyalty strategy, or value is driving the decision.

The Ocean Room is a five-star steakhouse inside The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, ranked on La Liste two years running and helmed by Chef Steven Brooks. Book a window table facing the Atlantic, order the farm-sourced filet aged 21 days, and arrive early for the three-course Dining at Dusk menu. Easier to secure than the quality level suggests.

Book Morpheus when the stay itself needs to carry the occasion. Its 96.5 La Liste score and Forbes 5-Star recognition make it a serious Macau luxury choice, especially for service-sensitive trips. If value, easy availability, or a familiar large-brand rhythm matters more, compare Cotai peers before committing.

Salamander Middleburg is a resort in Middleburg, Virginia.

The Broadmoor is a resort on Lake Avenue in Colorado Springs.

Rosewood London is the Holborn luxury pick for travellers who want central reach, formal service, and a full hotel experience rather than a simple room. It is strongest for theatre weekends, business stays, and return London trips where Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, Soho, and the West End all matter.

Worth booking when the rate is competitive with Beijing's upper luxury hotels and the trip values design, calm, and a Chaoyang base over big-hotel machinery. Michelin 2 Keys, Forbes 5-Star status, La Liste recognition, and Virtuoso partnership make the quality signal strong, but the value case is strongest when you will actually use the property rather than treat it as a sleep-only stop.

Herons is the most credentialed dining room in the Cary-Raleigh area, holding a Michelin Guide recommendation, AAA 5 Diamond, and a La Liste score of 79 points (2026). Chef Steven Devereaux Greene runs a $$$-tier menu with three-, four-, or eight-course kaiseki formats inside The Umstead Hotel and Spa. Book for a special occasion; reservations are easy to secure relative to the restaurant's standing.

Book The St. Regis Toronto when the hotel amenities are part of the trip, not just a bed downtown. The $$$$ pricing is easiest to justify for large rooms, butler service, a serious 31st-floor spa and pool, and a Financial District base that works well for business, events, and first-time Toronto stays.

Third Coast Provisions brings Southeast Asian cooking to Milwaukee's East Town, led by Chef Pod Jessada from a kitchen that opens directly onto the dining counter. The address at 724 N Milwaukee St puts it close to the city's gallery district and evening restaurant corridor. Open Tuesday through Sunday, it occupies a specific niche in a Midwestern dining scene where this culinary tradition remains underrepresented.

A high-confidence Sultanahmet splurge for travelers who want old-city access with recognised luxury-hotel execution. The Michelin 3 Keys, La Liste 96-point score, and Forbes 5-Star recognition support the premium, but wellness-focused guests should confirm pool and spa specifics before treating it as a resort-style stay.

Waku Ghin is a Japanese restaurant at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

A polished Lanai resort for travelers who want the hotel to carry the trip: beach setting, full-service luxury, and serious recognition from Michelin, Forbes, AAA, La Liste, and Virtuoso. Worth the splurge for first-timers prioritizing ease and oceanfront resort time; less compelling if Lanai is only a short stopover.

The Inn at Little Washington is a hotel on Middle Street in Washington, Virginia.

Mandarin Oriental Milan is worth booking for travelers who want a polished central base with strong luxury-hotel credentials and minimal logistical friction. It is a better fit for families and first-timers who value service confidence over boutique character; cross-shop Bvlgari Hotel Milan for a more design-led stay or Grand Hotel et de Milan for heritage atmosphere.

Four Seasons Hotel Prague is the safer luxury choice in Staré Město if location, service consistency, and an easy check-in-to-check-out flow matter more than boutique personality. Book it for a polished central base; compare Augustine or The Emblem if you want a more character-driven Prague stay.

Benu is a San Francisco restaurant serving a fixed menu each evening.

For winter sun and special-occasion trips, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is the polished, full-service splurge on Seven Mile Beach. Book it when reliability, resort depth, and a handled stay matter; compare Palm Heights for style and Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa for a different luxury-resort mood before paying for a suite.

For 2026 Maldives planning, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is the safer luxury choice for honeymoons, anniversaries, and family celebrations where service reliability matters. Its recognition includes La Liste Top Hotels 2026, Forbes 5-Star 2026, and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected 2025. Cross-shop Baros Maldives for intimacy and Grand Park Kodhipparu for value.

Worth the splurge when the canal-belt address is part of the reason for the trip. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is strongest for celebrations, client-facing stays, and travelers who want a polished luxury base on Herengracht; value-focused guests should compare Zoku Amsterdam, Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam, or Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center before committing.

Crown Towers Perth is the right Perth luxury pick for families and travellers who want resort-scale convenience over boutique intimacy. It is harder to justify for a short, city-centre-heavy stay, where COMO The Treasury, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, or InterContinental Perth City Centre may fit better.

Four Seasons Astir Palace is a hotel in Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera.

Choose Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como if the trip is about a polished lake resort rather than a small historic hideaway. Its 2026 Forbes 5-Star recognition, La Liste Top Hotels score, and Mandarin Oriental flag make it a safer luxury bet for spa-led stays, couples, and travelers who want the hotel itself to carry more of the itinerary.

Palace Garden is a Cantonese restaurant at Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau.

Address Beach Resort is the right Dubai pick if you want a polished beachfront tower stay in JBR with strong third-party recognition and easy access to The Walk. It suits first-timers, couples, and families who value location and views; choose a suite mainly for longer stays or when room time matters.