Rosewood Hong Kong has taken the top spot on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, earning the coveted title of the best hotel in the world.
The highly anticipated World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list has been unveiled in London overnight, and Rosewood Hong Kong has officially been crowned the best hotel in the world. Soaring above Victoria Harbour on the Kowloon waterfront, this luxurious 65-storey property has claimed the number one position, rising from number three in 2024, and earning the title of Best Hotel in Asia 2025.
Compiled from the votes of an 800-plus Academy of anonymous travel experts, including hoteliers, journalists, educators and luxury travellers, the 50 Best Hotels list recognises outstanding hospitality across six continents and 22 destinations. The 50 Best Hotels Academy ensures an authentic and balanced representation of global hospitality. Divided into 13 regions, each Academy Chair appoints a panel of seasoned travellers who cast confidential votes based on personal experiences over a two-year period.
Announced at a live ceremony in London, this year’s rankings showcase hotels that deliver exceptional service and opulent design. The only two Australian hotels included in the 50 Best Hotels were Capella Sydney in 12th place and The Calile in Brisbane at 34th.
Rosewood Hong Kong: the best hotel in the world
Opened in 2019, Rosewood Hong Kong epitomises modern elegance. Designed by acclaimed Taiwanese designer Tony Chi, the 413-key hotel offers panoramic views of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. Guests can unwind in the harbour-view infinity pool, dine across eleven world-class restaurants and bars, or rejuvenate at the acclaimed Asaya wellness centre. The property’s two exclusive Asaya Lodges, which are set apart from the main building, offer private spa chambers and cutting-edge sleep-enhancement technology for a restorative stay. With Rosewood Hong Kong taking the crown for best hotel in the world this year, 2025’s list highlights a renewed appreciation for design, wellness and place-based storytelling in luxury travel.
See the full list of the world’s best hotels below.
Regional awards
- Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1) wins The Best Hotel in Asia
- Passalacqua (No.4) in Italy wins The Best Hotel in Europe
- Atlantis The Royal (No.6) in Dubai wins The Best Hotel in the Middle East
- Chablé Yucatán (No.8) in Mexico wins The Best Hotel in North America, sponsored by Monte Vibiano
- Copacabana Palace (No.11) in Rio de Janeiro wins The Best Hotel in South America
- Capella Sydney (No.12) in Australia wins The Best Hotel in Oceania, sponsored by Bocktailed
- Royal Mansour (No.13) in Marrakech wins The Best Hotel in Africa
World’s 50 Best Hotels
1. Rosewood Hong Kong – Hong Kong
2. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River – Bangkok
3. Capella Bangkok – Bangkok
4. Passalacqua – Lake Como
5. Raffles Singapore – Singapore
6. Atlantis The Royal – Dubai
7. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – Bangkok
8. Chablé Yucatán – Chocholá
9. Four Seasons Firenze – Florence
10. Upper House Hong Kong – Hong Kong
11. Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro
12. Capella Sydney – Sydney
13. Royal Mansour – Marrakech
14. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen – Beijing
15. Bulgari Tokyo – Tokyo
16. Claridge’s – London
17. Four Seasons Astir Palace – Athens
18. Desa Potato Head – Bali
19. Le Bristol – Paris
20. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – Dubai
21. Cheval Blanc Paris – Paris
22. Bulgari Roma – Rome
23. Hôtel de Crillon – Paris
24. Rosewood São Paulo – São Paulo
25. Aman Tokyo – Tokyo
26. Hotel Il Pellicano – Porto Ercole
27. Hôtel du Couvent – Nice
28. Soneva Fushi – Maldives
29. The Connaught – London
30. La Mamounia – Marrakech
31. Raffles London at The OWO – London
32. The Emory – London
33. Maroma – Riviera Maya
34. The Calile – Brisbane
35. The Lana – Dubai
36. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo – Monaco
37. Janu Tokyo – Tokyo
38. The Taj Mahal Palace – Mumbai
39. One&Only Mandarina – Riviera Nayarit
40. Singita – Kruger National Park – Kruger National Park
41. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong – Hong Kong
42. Hotel Bel-Air – Los Angeles
43. The Mark – New York
44. Las Ventanas al Paraíso – Los Cabos
45. The Tokyo Edition Toranomon – Tokyo
46. Hotel The Mitsui – Kyoto
47. Estelle Manor – Witney
48. Grand Park Hotel Rovinj – Rovinj
49. Hotel Sacher Vienna – Vienna
50. Mandapa – Bali
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