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Time Out
2 days ago
- Time Out
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok named Southeast Asia's only top hotel in 2025
When it comes to hotel awards, Bangkok properties are never far from the spotlight. The city is packed with everything from budget stays to ultra-luxe escapes. This year, the French guide La Liste released its 2025 ranking of the world's finest places to stay, with Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok standing out as the only establishment from Southeast Asia to make the cut. Known for its annual list of the world's top 1,000 restaurants, La Liste uses the same algorithm-based approach for its hospitality ratings. The guide compiles thousands of critic reviews, expert insights and guest feedback. It also aggregates and analyses data from over 400 international sources, ensuring an objective evaluation that transcends cultural preferences and regional biases. '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.' For its inaugural year, the accolade crowns ten properties worldwide with a top score of 99.5 – six in Europe, two in the Americas and two in Asia. A big shoutout goes to Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, which is not only one of just two Asian stays but also the only one representing Southeast Oriental Bangkok is no stranger to international acclaim. Located on the historic Chao Phraya River, it stands as a living legend of Asian hospitality. Despite changes over the years, the place continues to uphold a 145-year tradition of dedicated service that remains Bangkok's beating heart. Here's the full list of the world's best hotels in 2025, according to La Liste
Time Out
3 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
The world's greatest hotels for 2025 have been revealed
We've all got preferences when it comes to hotels – city centre versus country bolthole; sleek and modern versus rustic and homely – but chances are you wouldn't pass up the opportunity to stay at any one of the 10 super-luxe properties just named the world's 'finest' by hospitality guide La Liste. 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
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
These Are The 10 Best Hotels In The World, According To La Liste
The Casa del Lago Pool at Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Rosewood Mayakoba is one of La ... More Liste's top 10 hotels for 2025. A new list of the ten best hotels to stay at globally just dropped, and you're going to want to book a reservation. Much like Michelin extended to awarding Michelin Keys for hotels, La Liste is extending its rankings beyond restaurants, with a new 'elite global hospitality" ranking that names the top ten luxury properties across three continents - North America, Asia, and Europe. Known for its sophisticated algorithm analyzing thousands of reviews, published professional evaluations, and guest feedback, La Liste is extending travel inspiration to global diners with this new ranking. 'Hotels are no longer just places to stay,' says Philippe Faure, president and founder of La Liste. 'They have become cultural landmarks, ecological laboratories, and creators of unforgettable experiences.' The data takes into account professional and guest opinions, using the weighted calculations that La Liste is known for in curating their annual top restaurants list. The proprietary algorithm aggregates and analyses data from over 400 international sources, to create a unique, objective evaluation aiming to transcends cultural preferences and regional biases. Here are the top ten properties, according to La Liste. 'A masterclass in discreet opulence, this Parisian jewel offers an exquisite blend of 19th-century elegance and 21st-century sophistication. Behind its stately façade, guests discover an intimate sanctuary where faultless service anticipates desires before they're even formed." 'Overlooking the Seine in the reborn La Samaritaine, this LVMH masterpiece redefines contemporary French luxury. Art, gastronomy, and design converge in spaces of breathtaking beauty, where every element has been considered with almost obsessive attention to detail.' 'Where British heritage meets contemporary artistry, The Connaught balances storied tradition with bold innovation. Its legendarily attentive service, helmed by the world's finest butlers, transforms each stay into a narrative of timeless refinement.' 'An enduring icon of British cultural identity, The Savoy transcends mere hospitality to embody an entire era of sophistication. Its rooms-witnessing over a century of history-continue to set the standard for luxurious restraint while its legendary American Bar remains the spiritual home of cocktail artistry.' Il San Pietro di Positano "Carved into the precipitous Amalfi coastline, this miraculous feat of architecture cascades down the cliffside in a series of terraced gardens and panoramic platforms. Each room-a private belvedere suspended between azure sky and crystalline Mediterranean-offers what may be Italy's most dramatic seascape. The hotel's private beach, accessible only by elevator cut through solid rock, epitomizes the exclusive yet authentic Italian experience that has drawn discerning travellers for generations. ' 'Not merely a hotel but a masterly reimagining of the sophisticated Italian beach house. With its perfectly judged residential atmosphere-where rare antiques converse with contemporary pieces across sun drenched spaces-J.K. Place captures Capri's effortless glamour while offering a sanctuary from its summer crowds.' "On the storied banks of the Chao Phraya River stands this living legend of Asian hospitality. Through political upheavals and the relentless march of modernity, the "Oriental" has remained Bangkok's spiritual heart-a testament to timeless service where each staff member carries forward a 145-year legacy of perfection." 'Rising majestically on the historic Bund, this architectural tour de force marries Art Deco grandeur with cutting-edge technology. Behind its imposing façade lies an emotional homage to Shanghai's golden era, meticulously reimagined for modern connoisseurs who demand both heritage and innovation.' 'Commanding the prestigious intersection of Michigan and Chicago Avenues, this architectural statement piece delivers Asian service philosophy within distinctly American spaces. Its rooms-among the most technologically advanced in the world-offer intuitive automation that enhances rather than intrudes upon the guest experience.' 'A symphony of limestone, water, and indigenous wood, this ecological marvel winds through mangrove forests and crystalline lagoons. Each standalone suite-accessible by both boat and footpath creates the illusion of floating between verdant jungle and pristine Caribbean coastline, offering profound connection to one of Mexico's most sensitive ecosystems.'
The Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
25 best restaurants in the USA ranked (and an eatery in Disney World makes the cut)
It's a mouthwatering US restaurant ranking – a league table of the finest fine-dining experiences in the land rustled up by renowned foodie website Each year, the site analyzes thousands of publications, hundreds of guidebooks and millions of online reviews to produce a ranked compendium of the very best restaurants, with each assigned a score out of 100. Philippe Faure, Founder and CEO, said: "Like a drone flying over the gastronomic planet, La Liste draws on the methods of artificial intelligence to synthesize opinions and reviews." Here, we present the 25 highest-placed American eateries that make the global, 1,000-strong list for 2025. If you want to know where to book to celebrate a birthday, wedding anniversary or simply to discover out-of-this-world cooking, look no further, with the top entries listed in reverse order. Jont, Washington, DC. Score – 92 Here guests are taken on "a journey through flavors and textures", with head chef Ryan Ratino and his team "showcasing the beauty of luxurious ingredients from around the world… with a special nod to the elegance of Japanese cuisine". The restaurant has held two Michelin stars since 2021, with the guide describing eating a meal here as "an experience like nothing else in the city". Tasting menu - $375 per person. Atera, New York. Score – 92 This two-Michelin-star gem on Worth St offers a counter dining experience that the guide's visiting inspector describes as "immersive", with guests treated to "beguiling courses with global accents". Tripadvisor plaudits? There's positive feedback by the bucketload, with one recent diner gushing that it's a "complete gem". Tasting Menu – $298. Ever, Chicago. Score – 92.5 There's plenty of hype about Ever on its website, which tells guests-in-waiting that they're in for an "epic dining experience" at chef Curtis Duffy's "creative obsession". Does Curtis deliver? You betcha. Ever has two Michelin stars and unrelenting praise on Yelp, with reviewer "Albert K" describing his experience there as "luxurious dining". He adds that it makes his top five restaurants list – from over 1,000 places he's eaten at. Tasting menu - $325. Per Se, New York. Score – 92.5 This three-Michelin-star New York fine-dining haven by legendary chef Thomas Keller is a must for any self-respecting foodie. Located in the Deutsche Bank Center, it offers "spectacular" views of Columbus Circle and Central Park. But the Michelin Guide stresses that "your attention won't stray from the plate". Oriole, Chicago. Score – 92.5 Housed in a former warehouse, guests enter Oriole through a converted freight elevator, then enjoy the fruits of chef Noah Sandoval's industry, which is worthy of two Michelin stars and prompts undiluted outpourings of praise on Tripadvisor. Almost every rating is five-star and one recent visitor said they fly to Chicago just to eat at Oriole. Tasting menu - $325. Gabriel Kreuther, New York. Score – 93 Chef Gabriel, we're told, "blends his Alsatian heritage with innovative twists". The result? A two-Michelin-star menu that includes the likes of "cashew mushroom parfait" and "sturgeon tart". Menu options from $190. Victoria & Albert's, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. Score – 93.5 Walt Disney Resort? Yes, you read that right. At Victoria & Albert's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa an 'epicurean odyssey awaits', according to the restaurant's website, with diners enjoying dishes such as venison carpaccio and red cabbage "sandwiches" and "cherry-cola" sauces in an elegant dining room with a garden theme. Sceptical? Believe the hype. The restaurant has earned a Michelin star and wide-ranging plaudits on social media. Tasting menu - $375. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown, New York. Score – 93.5 Chef Dan Barber's operation here has two Michelin stars and a "dramatically presented" menu drawn from produce supplied by 64 local farms and day boat fishermen off Long Island. Tasting menu - $350. Jungsik, New York. Score – 94.5 This three-star Korean restaurant drew breathless superlatives from the Michelin inspector, who describes the cooking as "impeccably executed". Dishes? Think dry-aged Arctic char in a kimchi and red curry sauce, and chilled fish bone broth. Signature menu - $295. Jean-Georges, New York. Score – 95 Jean-Georges Vongerichten runs 60 restaurants worldwide – but this eatery, at 1 Central Park West, is the crème de la crème of his culinary empire, with two Michelin stars and four stars from the New York Times. A true bucket-list entry on Tasting menu - $298. Guy Savoy, Las Vegas. Score – 95 An "artful blend of French gastronomy and contemporary flair" awaits guests at Restaurant Guy Savoy in Las Vegas, which used to hold two Michelin stars when the guide ranked Vegas eateries. Guy Savoy also claims a silver medal spot in the global list, with Restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris earning an incredible score of 99.5. Tasting menu - $555. Alinea, Chicago. Score – 95 Novelty is the name of the game at this three-Michelin-starred temple of dining, where Chef Grant Achatz conjures up liquid-nitrogen-frozen blocks of chocolate mousse, fish eggs suspended in smoke gel and edible helium balloons. Tasting menu from $210. Smyth, Chicago. Score – 95.5 Over to Yelp reviewer Elizabeth H for a summation of the food at three-star Smyth – "explosions of flavor, texture and creativity". And the service? "Perfection". Tasting menu - $420. Harbor House Inn, Elk, California. Score – 95.5 This Mendocino County two-star restaurant is in a Pacific coast setting to die for (behold the incredible ocean rock formations) and offers food that's heavenly. The Michelin Guide describes the cooking by head chef Matthew Kammerer as "highly original", noting that the ingredients are often harvested from the immediate surrounds. Seaweed, for instance, comes from the nearby shoreline, while lace lichen is plucked from overhanging neighborhood trees. Tasting menu - $325. Benu, San Francisco. Score – 95.5 At three-star Benu, Chef Corey Lee and his team relentlessly pursue excellence, declares the Michelin Guide, with diners offered a tasting menu "as ambitious as any in the country". Tasting menu - $390. Addison, San Diego. Score – 95.5 Diners can expect "playful but polished" food at this three-star Southern Californian oasis, according to the Michelin Guide, with the inspector delighted by Chef William Bradley's "riff on chips and dips" and the "Kumamoto oysters with pickled green strawberry". Tripadvisor's reviewers are impressed, too, with one recalling being "pampered like royalty". Tasting menu - $385. Saison, San Francisco. Score – 96 Saison Head Chef Richard Lee is "inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California and is dedicated to purity and innovation", we're told, with a spokesperson for the two-Michelin-star restaurant adding: "His approach to cooking with live fire is personal and intuitive. And each course rotates with the seasons. 'A few favorites include wild antelope from Broken Arrow ranch in south Texas and rabbit from Pescadero." Tasting menu - $328. Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas. Score – 96 Eating at Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas is no gamble, with Tripadvisor reviewers describing the food here as "sensational" and the service "perfection". Tasting menu - $225. Atomix, New York. Score - 96 A reservation at this Korean restaurant is one of New York's most coveted, according to the Michelin Guide, which awarded it two stars. What can diners expect? "Korean traditions prepared with finesse and flair." Tasting menu - $395. The Inn at Little Washington, Virginia. Score – 96.5 The Inn at Little Washington was once a humble garage and is now, states its website, a "world-renowned culinary destination" with three Michelin stars. What can you expect? The restaurant says: "A dream you don't want to wake up from." Tasting menu - $265. The French Laundry, Yountville, California. Score – 97 Thomas Keller's three-star Napa Valley restaurant is the "perfect storm of restaurant greatness", according to the Michelin Guide, which strongly intimates that diners will be blown away by every course they try. Good luck getting a reservation! Tasting menu - $425. Atelier Crenn, San Francisco. Score – 97 The dairy-free, pescatarian tasting menu by Atelier Crenn head chef Dominique Crenn gets three stars from the Michelin inspectors and a plethora of social media plaudits. One Tripadvisor reviewer describes the menu as "poetic" and "created to inspire your senses". Tasting menu - $475. Daniel, New York. Score – 98.5 This one-star Upper East Side restaurant has been a hotspot for over 30 years, with diners arriving to celebrate special occasions and broker deals, notes the Michelin Guide. What to expect on the food and beverage front? Classic French cuisine and "impressive" wine. Tasting menu - $295. Joint first - SingleThread in Healdsburg, California. Score – 99.5 SingleThread offers three different 10-course menu options - vegetarian, pescatarian and omnivore, which are "tailored to guests' preferences, the season and what is being harvested from the SingleThread farm", the restaurant tells The Independent. Michelin stars? Of course – three of them. The famous guide describes the cooking as "impeccable" and the Sonoma Wine Country location as "bucolic loveliness". It'll take as long to read through the accolades for Le Bernardin and its French head chef, Eric Ripert, as it does to enjoy a meal there. The bite-sized summary for this iconic seafood specialist? It has three Michelin stars, four stars from The New York Times and 75 per cent of Tripadvisor reviews are five-star.
