2026 Forbes 4-Star Award Winners — Page 10

Book Mandarin Oriental, Muscat for a polished city-coast stay: strong rooms, serious wellness facilities, easy access to Shatti Al Qurum without giving up beach time. It is better for business-leisure trips, couples, families who want resort comfort inside Muscat than for travelers seeking a remote escape.

A sensible Bangkok river choice for celebrations, business stays, travelers who value a calm established hotel over a newer scene. Forbes 4-Star and La Liste Top Hotels recognition give it a clear trust signal; compare Capella Bangkok for a more intimate splurge and Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for old-guard ceremony.

Address Dubai Mall is a strong pick for travelers who want Downtown Dubai convenience, mall access, a recognized hotel standard without building the trip around a resort. Book it for logistics and family-friendly ease; cross-shop nearby peers if views, atmosphere, or a quieter stay matter more than immediate Dubai Mall access.

Book Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort if the trip is built around wellness, quiet, a more retreat-like version of Hawaii luxury. Choose Four Seasons Resort Lanai instead if beach access and a classic oceanfront resort setup matter more than a secluded inland feel.

HA' is a Michelin-starred, nine-course tasting menu restaurant inside Hotel Xcaret Mexico, earning a 94-point La Liste score and AAA 5 Diamond rating in 2025. Led by Carlos Gaytán, it is the most decorated fine dining address on the Riviera Maya. Book 4–6 weeks out in peak season; this is a hard reservation at $$$$ pricing, worth every peso if a serious tasting menu is what you are after.

Book Jumeirah Al Qasr for a formal Madinat Jumeirah resort stay where the hotel needs to carry the occasion. It is a stronger fit for celebrations and resort-led Dubai trips than quick city stopovers, with 2026 recognition from La Liste, Forbes, Virtuoso supporting its luxury positioning.

Studio Frantzén Dubai at Atlantis The Palm is the most technically grounded modern cuisine option in the $$$$ tier on the Palm Jumeirah, earning a 2025 Michelin Plate and. It carries the direct influence of Björn Frantzén's three-Michelin-star Stockholm flagship. Book at least three to four weeks out; this is a hard reservation to secure at short notice.

Book Marina Bay Sands if the Bayfront location and large-scale resort setup are central to the trip. Standard rooms make sense for active Singapore itineraries; suite-level spend is easier to justify for families, longer stays, travelers who will use the hotel as a base rather than just a bed.

Coworth Park is the Ascot pick for a polished country-house stay where wellness, calm grounds, on-property time matter more than city access. It is harder to book than casual alternatives, so plan early and compare against Fairmont Windsor Park or Pennyhill Park if the spa is the main reason for the trip.