The world's greatest hotels for 2025 have been revealed
The French guide is known for its culinary rankings, producing an annual list of the 1,000 best restaurants on the planet. Now, La Liste is using its same algorithm-based approach – which aggregates thousands of critical reviews, professional judgements and guest feedback – to award the world's most exceptional places to stay.
So, based on all that data, which hotels received the accolade this year?
Six hotels in Europe, two in Asia, and two in the Americas made the 2025 list, with London and Paris boasting two hotels each. In London, the Grade II-listed Savoy and The Connaught, known for its butler service, were recognised by the ranking, while La Réserve and Cheval Blanc repped the French capital.
Over in Asia, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and The Peninsula Shanghai were included, while The Peninsula Chicago was the only hotel in the US to make the list.
'Our algorithm doesn't lie: these establishments truly represent the pinnacle of global hospitality,' said La Liste's founder Philippe Faure. 'Each transcends the simple concept of accommodation to offer a transformative experience to its guests.'
Here's the full list of the world's best hotels in 2025, according to La Liste
La Réserve, Paris
The Connaught, London
The Savoy, London
Cheval Blanc, Paris
Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano
J.K. Place Capri, Capri
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
The Peninsula, Shanghai
The Peninsula, Chicago
Rosewood Mayakoba, Cancun
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