Last week at an event at the Peninsula Paris, Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 58th list of the world’s best establishments, which includes 42 new five-star hotels, 101 new four-star hotels and 57 new hotels in the Recommended category.
This year, 154 hotels around the world were awarded the coveted five stars.
Forbes Travel Guide now rates establishments in over 100 of the world’s top destinations, in 29 countries.
Paris won nine five-star awards in its first year as a destination rated by Forbes Travel Guide, joining Macau in the category of countries with the best hotels.
The Four Seasons group dominates the ranking, with six new five-star hotels; the Caribbean and Mexico also stand out with unique new five-star establishments, both large and small; finally, the Langham, Chicago wins a double award for its hotel and spa
Forbes Travel Guide now rates establishments in 29 countries across America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The company hopes to double its offering again next year, extending its rankings to the Middle East and Africa. Hotels awarded five stars in 2016 now number 154 – the most ever in the history of Forbes Travel Guide. The company relies on a unique selection process to distinguish the best establishments in the markets it rates, rewarding quality and service levels – making this one of the most prestigious and coveted awards in the industry.
Alongside the award-winning five-star hotels, two new restaurants also received this distinction, bringing the number of five-star gourmet establishments to 56. Two new spas were also awarded Forbes Travel Guide’s highest distinction, bringing the number of five-star spas to 47. To see the full ranking, click here.
“We are delighted to single out the big winners of the 2016 rankings, a phenomenal group of hotels, restaurants and spas,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “As the number of voices claiming to provide objective ratings explodes online, these establishments truly represent excellence in the hospitality industry. With establishments rated by Forbes Travel Guide, there is no ambiguity, no doubt: based on a rigorous set of standards developed and refined over six decades, our ratings are now accepted and adopted worldwide. We are proud to congratulate each of the owners, property managers and their teams, as well as all those associated with today’s prestigious award-winning establishments. Together, we’re helping consumers make the best possible decisions when it comes to international luxury accommodations.”
Forbes Travel Guide also singled out 410 four-star hotels, 187 four-star restaurants and 180 four-star spas, and unveiled a list of 159 recommended hotels and 68 recommended restaurants in the rated markets – USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Bermuda, Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Costa Rica, Home Counties, London, Côte d’Azur, Paris, Berlin, Florence, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Bangkok, Beijing, Canton, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo.
An overview of the list: focus on the big winners and the main trends
Among the major hotel chains, the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts group reported the best performance, with six new five-star hotels in Florence, Italy; Geneva, Switzerland; Hangzhou, China; Papagayo, Costa Rica; Paris, France; and Whistler, Canada. It also dominates the overall ranking of five-star hotels, taking 26 of the 42 places. This is the first time in the group’s history that it has won six new five-star hotels in a single year.
Paris is the year’s big winner among new destinations, with nine five-star hotels: Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée; La Réserve Paris; Le Bristol Paris; Le Meurice; Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris; Mandarin Oriental, Paris; Peninsula Paris; and Shangri-La Hotel, Paris.
Italy also did very well, gaining eight new five-star hotels in its first year as a rated destination. With four five-star hotels (Hotel de Russie, Hotel Eden, Hotel Hassler Roma and J.K. Place Roma), Rome remains the luxury destination par excellence. Florence took three five-star awards (Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Hotel Savoy, Portrait Firenze) and Milan won one (Mandarin Oriental, Milan).
In the Asia-Pacific region, the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake became the first five-star hotel in this new destination. China now has a total of 10 five-star hotels, with three new winners this year. The Palace Hotel Tokyo became the first Japanese hotel to receive a five-star distinction. The Peninsula Group won two new five-star awards, one each for its Tokyo and Bangkok properties.
Numerous independent boutique hotels also continue to gain recognition worldwide, including the Goring Hotel, London; the J.K. Place Roma, Rome; La Réserve Paris; and the Portrait Firenze, Florence. All have won five-star awards for the first time. The Coworth Park, in the English county of Berkshire, also received the highest accolade – demonstrating that top-of-the-range amenities and service can be found everywhere, in every type of establishment and in every region of the world.
Langham Hotels & Resorts has won its first five-star award in the USA. The Langham, Chicago took top honors for both its hotel and spa.
Excellent results in the Caribbean and Mexico. In the Caribbean, five-star awards were won by both large group hotels, such as Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico’s A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and small independent boutique hotels, such as Barbados’ Sandy Lane Hotel. Mexico has six five-star hotels on the list, in Cabo San Lucas, Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Punta Mita.
In the United States, the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club has become the only five-star hotel on Cape Cod. This is the first time the establishment has achieved this distinction. It joins other five-star establishments in the country, located in cities as diverse as New York (eight five-star hotels); Las Vegas (five five-star hotels); and Park City, Utah (two five-star hotels).
For a complete list of Forbes Travel Guide’s 2016 honorees, visit http://www.forbestravelguide.com/about/awardwinners.
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