Each year, LTI - Luxury Travel Intelligence rigorously reviews and shares its report of the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands. No one else in the world provides such up-to-date comprehensive research at this calibre for the luxury traveller.
LTI - Luxury Travel Intelligence has spent the last year perfecting their assessment process: a rigorously defined algorithm that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands. Their algorithm has 128 touch points relevant to the luxury hotel sector this year. Each has its own weighted score value, for a total accumulative score of 4628.
What makes their assessments to different?
LTI accepts no advertising or sponsorship, their research is self-funded through subscriptions which empowers them to be truthful so that their members can be assured that they are their top priority. Some of the top writers and researchers in the field are part of their extensive global network. Each are experts at providing insider-style intelligence and have a thorough attention to detail.
With their system for analysis, the touch points are not related to the success of specific properties, but rather to brand performance overall. The ability of a brand to deliver is the main focus, along with its passion, dedication, ethos, and values, as well as the calibre of its management and workforce.
No other organisation has the same connections to the world’s luxury hotel sector as LTI.
Our researchers interact with thousands of managements, staff members, and customers in addition to the CEOs of the brands we have assessed. All of this is necessary to provide destination-led reports for our members, who are wealthy, discriminating travellers, but it also enables us to produce this particular report.
The procedure is repeated each year, thus the outcomes of earlier years have no influence on those of the current year. Each year’s results will unavoidably be volatile as a result, but this is a dynamic industry, and we want to reflect what is actually taking place there.
List of the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2022
Notably on this list: Six Senses takes top spot for the third successive year and Rocco Forte Hotels enters top 12 for the first time.
1. Six Senses 82.6% (1)
Since their inception in the early 1990s, Six Senses has been widely credited with creating the initial standards for the hospitality sector. With the freedom for each location to add their own unique local touch, these guidelines have allowed us to achieve a constant level of excellence without becoming formulaic.
“Of course hospitality is never just about a place to stay. We want our places and spaces to help you reconnect and explore what it means to be mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally happy.”
Neil Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer
2. Mandarin Oriental 81.0% (2)
The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the owner and manager of some of the most opulent hotels, resorts, and residences in the world. The Group has expanded from its Asian roots to become a global brand, operating 36 hotels and eight residences in 24 countries and territories, each of which reflects the Group’s oriental background, local culture, and distinctive design. Mandarin Oriental, a part of the Jardine Matheson Group, is developing a number of hotels and homes.
3. Rosewood 80.3% (9)
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 30 unique luxury hotels, resorts, and residences in 18 countries, with 25 new properties in the works. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the history, culture, and sensibilities of the individual location. Some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts are part of the Rosewood collection, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics like Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who want to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences provide a unique opportunity for ownership or rental in exceptional locations throughout the brand’s extensive portfolio.
4. Auberge 78.8% (3)
Enjoy fulfilling, luscious shared experiences that connect you to the local culture, its welcoming people, and the natural beauty of the land, all while doing good and creating memories and dreams that will last a lifetime. The Auberge Resorts Collection team is like a family. Each person brings their own personality to the table to create memorable moments for guests, such as sharing local traditions, providing highly personalised service, and crafting hundreds of unforgettable experiences that nourish and soothe body, mind, and soul.
5. Aman 77.3 4% (4)
Aman, which derives its name from the Sanskrit word for ‘peace,’ has evolved organically over three decades to become one of the world’s most intuitive and pioneering resort, hotel, and residence brands. Responding to those seeking the peace, seclusion, and appreciation of beauty inherent in the Aman lifestyle, the brand’s journey has been inspired by a singular, authentic, and original intent: to provide a level of service and a home-away-from-home experience that is unparalleled in every way.
Aman now includes 34 hotels, resorts, and housing projects spread throughout 20 nations, 15 of which are situated near or within of Unesco-protected areas. Each is sensitively designed, inspired by local ingredients, offers individualised wellness and immersive adventures, and has every aspect specifically chosen for it to reflect the distinctive cultural legacy of its location.
Hotels of the Oetker Collection are real works of art that are situated in some of the most coveted locations on earth. Each residence serves as a landmark and a classic symbol of grandeur. Their Hosts of Choice uphold an 1872-old heritage of famous European hospitality and true family spirit with a strong commitment to the neighborhood’s culture and community. The Collection includes more than 150 private villas around the world in addition to Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St. Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in So Paulo
7. One&Only 75.0% (6)
At home in the world’s most inspiring locations, hand-picked for exceptional beauty and unique cultural charm, One&Only Beach Resorts, Nature Resorts, Urban Resorts and Private Homes are havens of outstanding style and service that place you in the heart of every fascinating environment. From incredible, authentic cuisine, to unique tailored excursions, and spectacular spaces to simply ‘be’; unforgettable moments begin at One&Only.
The story all began in 1976 when they were given the keys to Venice’s fabled Cipriani, a Belmond hotel. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which inaugurated in 1982 to transport daring travellers to La Serenissima in elegance, needed carriages, so a year later they started gathering them. In April 2019, Belmond joined LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton, solidifying our position as one of the world’s top luxury brands. For more than 40 years, we have created and uncovered some of the finest travel adventures in the world by following our pioneering spirit and love for authenticity. Our collection today includes unique hotels, railways, river cruises, and safari lodges in breathtaking locations across the world. Each has a fascinating tale to share.
9. Four Seasons 71.2% (8)
The words “unparalleled luxury” they hope, comes to mind when you think about Four Seasons. But what exactly is luxury? Your surprise may be their response. Their definition of true luxury is having a deep sense of belonging. It is devoted to treating people the way they want to be treated, rooted in the sincere attention you receive while you’re there, and characterised by a profusion of humanity and generosity. Our enthusiastic crew welcomes you to be the centre of our universe wherever you are, always with a decidedly personal touch. They think that luxury—meaningful, unique, and warm—is our love language. You deserve a brand that expresses it well today more than ever.
There was no vision, there was no grand dream – but there has always been a consistent thread and it propels us forward today, as we continue to grow globally, and that’s service.
Isadore Sharp Founder and Chairman
10. Viceroy 70.9% (11)
What sets Viceroy Hotels & Resorts apart from other places on the map of hospitality. It all starts with legendary locations. Every setting is unique, from elegant suites in the heart of the city to lavish villas on a remote Caribbean beach, from sunset poolside cocktails to two-hour massages in private cabanas. Viceroy interprets tradition, history, and modernity in fresh, timeless ways.
11. Rocco Forte 69.4% (New Entry)
“Each of our properties is individual – each has its own personality, and each is authentic to its city. All are landmarks, both old and new, occupying magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. No one knows the cities and their surrounding areas quite as we do. My family has been in the hospitality business for four generations – in that time we’ve developed a distinctive approach to service and a certain sense of style. We bring our expertise and attention to detail to our guests in a way that is natural and warm.”
- Sir Rocco Forte
12. COMO 69.1% (10)
The beautiful hotels of COMO Hotels & Resorts offer upscale travel experiences with individualised service that are specially chosen to fit each area. The mission of COMO Hotels and Resorts is to design amazing experiences for those who are passionate about living a full life. From Bhutan to the Maldives, their homes are inspired by alluring locales.
They contribute their knowledge of fostering mind-body wellbeing, as well as top-notch food and meticulous service, to this. All of their hotels are unique, but they all have the same ideals, which are based on the notions of responsible living and the impact that unforgettable experiences have on people.
Other Hotels Not on the List But Rated High
Other brands that rated sufficiently to be monitored throughout the year are (in alphabetical order): Alila, Anantara, Banyan Tree, Dorchester Collection, Firmdale, Jumeirah, Leela, Oberoi, Park Hyatt, Peninsula, Ritz Carlton, Shangri-La, Soho House, Raffles, Red Carnation, St. Regis, Taj, The Luxury Collection.
Brands that currently have less than ten properties (our minimum requirement) but rate highly when applying their algorithm are (in alphabetical order): Airelles, Althoff Collection, Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, JK Place, La Reserve, Maybourne, Montage, Nikki Beach, Pendry, Soneva, Virgin Limited Edition.
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