The best luxury hotel brands in the world revealed — with infinity pools and sumptuous suites galore

· New York Post

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The world’s best luxury hotel brands of 2024 have been named — according to the elite travel advisers at LTI — Luxury Travel Intelligence.

And for the second year in a row, the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental hotels were awarded first place.

Mandarin Oriental takes the top spot for a second year in a row. Pictured is the view from the pool area at the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia property. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
Stunning views await at Amanera, an Aman property in the Dominican Republic. The brand is one of 15 to make the grade on a new luxury hotel list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

The exclusive brand flies just three flags in the United States — including one right here in the Big Apple, high above Columbus Circle.

To determine the winners, the pampering pros said they created an algorithm analyzing 130 “touchpoints” relevant to the luxury hotel sector.

“The focus is on a brand’s ability to deliver on its passion, commitment, ethos, and values, together with the quality of its management and staff,” the group said in an announcement.

“Continuing investment and how it is utilized are also significant factors, particularly regarding new properties and the refurbishment of existing ones,” they continued.

Oetker Collection Hotels made the list as the third best luxury hotel brand. Pictured is the Hotel La Palma in Capri. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts made the ranking — the Florence, Italy property is one of the city’s most sought-after (and most expensive) addresses. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

Mandarin currently operates 40 hotels and a slew of branded residential properties in 26 countries and territories.

The original Hong Kong hotel opened in 1963.

Bulgari, Oetker Collection, Six Senses and Aman rounded out the top five.

Auberge Resorts’ Wildflower Farms has made a splash in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Guests can check into the Turret Suite, perched at top the Raffles London at The OWO. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

Several brands — Bulgari, Dorchester Collection and COMO — made the list for the first time.

“The inclusion of Bulgari is particularly relevant as they are a very focused and well-managed organization, with each property delivering a truly ultra-luxury guest experience,” Michael Crompton, Founder of LTI, said in a statement.

Out of the winning bunch, Aman, Rosewood, Auberge, Four Seasons and Peninsula all have locations in New York.

“With ongoing senior management shifts across the brands, continued eye-watering investment levels, and the aggressive competition in chasing the growing High Net Worth travel spend, who knows what next year will bring,” Crompton said.

Here is the complete list of winners.

Best luxury hotel brands in the world for 2024

1.    Mandarin Oriental

Check into the historical Mandarin Oriental Palace in Luzern, Switzerland. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

2.    Bulgari 

A suite at the Bulgari Dubai. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

3.    Oetker Collection 

The Woodward, Geneva is a Oetker Collection property. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

4.    Six Senses 

Six Senses Rome occupies a palace dating back to the 15th century. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

5.    Aman  

A room at Amanpuri, Thailand. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

6.    One&Only

Water everywhere at One & Only Portonovi, Montenegro. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

7.    Rocco Forte  

Get a taste of Italy at Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome, Berlin. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

8.    Rosewood 

Rosewood Villa Magna is an escape from the bustle of Madrid. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

9.    Belmond 

Belmond Hotel Cipriani is an integral part of Venice. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

10.  Auberge 

In the spa at Wildflower Farms in Gardiner, New York.

11.  Dorchester Collection 

Poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. handout

12.  Four Seasons 

Four Seasons Maui was famously home to the first season of HBO’s ‘White Lotus.’ LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

13.  Peninsula

The tubs have the best views at the Peninsula Chicago. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence

14.  COMO

COMO’s Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos is a celebrity magnet.

15.  Raffles 

On the porch at the Raffles Singapore. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence