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Expect to See These Hotels All Over Your Feed in 2026
From Venice to Kyoto and, London to Costa Rica, it's going to be an exciting year. These are the hotels our editors have hand-picked as ones to watch in 2026
The best hotels in Kyoto
From ryokans to a five-star onsen, here are the best hotels in Japan’s former ancient capital
Best hotels in Bermuda, the home of the prettiest pink sand beaches
From historic villas to modern boutique boltholes, these are the addresses to know about on Bermuda
Editor Recommendations
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia , The Red Sea, Ummahat IslandRead full reviewThis is the first resort to open on the shores of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious The Red Sea tourism giga-project
Thuwal Private Retreat, Red Sea, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia,Read full reviewIn a trailblazing first for Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region, this fully private resort on the Red Sea is a snorkeller's dream, with service levels to match its natural beauty
Desert Rock Resort, Red Sea, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia,Read full reviewSaudi Arabia's newest show-stopping resort, carved into the weathered granite cliffs of the desert, feels as if it's forever been a part of the ancient landscape
Shebara Resort, Red Sea, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia, Red Sea, Sheybarah IslandRead full reviewWith its futuristic stainless-steel orbs dotting a pristine coastline, Shebara, the latest Red Sea Global project to open in Saudi Arabia, is an exciting addition to the Kingdom's ambitious tourism plans
Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôVietnam, Hòa Thạnh Hamlet, Xuan Canh Commune, Sông CầuRead full reviewA beach getaway, far, far from the madding crowd
First In: The Carlton, a Rocco Forte hotel, MilanItaly, Milan, Via Senato, 5,
Our Habitas AlUlaSaudi Arabia, AlUla, Ashar ValleyRead full reviewThe otherworldly landscape of AlUla has emerged as the kingdom’s crown jewel.
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7 best ski resorts in Japan, where Olympic slopes meet traditional onsens
With hundreds of inches of snowfall, gorgeous mountain views, and delicious food, these winter wonderlands pack a punch
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The best hotels in South Africa
From safari lodges to beachside boltholes, here our editors share their favourite hotels within the rainbow nation
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors – based in seven cities across three continents – share their favourite places to stay and ships to sail.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Africa and the Middle East: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors — based in seven cities across three continents — share their favourite places to stay and ships to sail
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Australasia: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors – based in seven cities across three continents – share their favourite places to stay
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The best hotels and resorts in the world: The Gold List 2026
Our editors across the globe share their favourite places to stay.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean: The Gold List 2025
Our global editors – based in seven cities across three continents – share their favourite places to stay
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors – based in seven cities across three continents – share their favourite places to stay
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Mexico, Central, and South America: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors – based in seven cities across three continents – share their favourite places to stay
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The best all-inclusive resorts in Europe for families
Free yourself from worrying about fees at one of the smart, family-focussed stays seriously upping Europe’s all-in hotel game
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Best hotels in York, from grand hotels and country houses to contemporary newbies and pubs with rooms
These are the most spectacular places to stay in one of Britain's most historical cities
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8 of the best spa breaks for couples in the UK
From the rolling hills of Somerset to underrated gems in Yorkshire, these are the places to escape to for some R&R
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The best beach houses in Europe to rent this summer, from a luxury lighthouse to chic fishing homes
Take over these holiday homes that are within steps of the sea
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The best villas on the Amalfi Coast: from romantic medieval watchtowers to sleek contemporary retreats
Fifteen standout private addresses along Italy's dramatic coastline
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The best hotels in Antigua
From ultra-luxe five-star resorts to boutique beach hideaways – these are the most beautiful hotels in Antigua
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12 of the best hotels in Iceland for a magical stay
Our favourite places to sleep across the land of fire and ice
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12 best family-friendly hotels in Singapore
With some sensational hotels opening recently and more on the horizon, a trip to Singapore will delight the clan more than ever
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The best villas in Malta
Seven wonderful homestays to call your own for as long as you please on this sleepy clutch of islands
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13 best hotels in India, from transformed palaces to city boltholes
These are the bucket-list hotels to book across the country according to our editors
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Best pet-friendly rentals to book in Europe
Waggy tails all round at these seven exceptional stays across the continent