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Editorial reviews of the world's best luxury hotels across ten destinations. Independently researched, no paid placements, every property considered on its merits. Browse by category or explore all destinations below. Visit my [Travel Guides](/travel-guides) for in-depth hotel comparisons and travel essentials. Search luxury stays worldwide Booking.com Search Check live rates for luxury stays. Destination Check-in Check-out Adults 1 adult 2 adults 3 adults 4 adults 5 adults 6 adults 7 adults 8 adults Rooms 1 room 2 rooms 3 rooms 4 rooms 5 rooms Search Opens Booking.com in a new tab. AllBeach & IslandCity & CultureEurope [![Overwater villa resort in the Maldives with turquoise lagoon](/images/hotels/maldives/cheval-blanc-randheli-1920w.webp) 01 Indian Ocean Maldives 10 hotels →](/destinations/maldives) [![Luxury jungle pool villa surrounded by tropical greenery in Bali](/images/hotels/bali/hotel-1-1-1600w.webp) 02 Indonesia Bali 10 hotels →](/destinations/bali) [![White cave suite hotel overlooking Santorini caldera at sunset]() 03 Greece Santorini 10 hotels →](/destinations/santorini)[![Pristine beach resort in the Seychelles with granite boulders]() 04 Indian Ocean Seychelles 10 hotels → ](/destinations/seychelles) [![Cliffside luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast with sea views](/images/hotels/amalfi-hotel-1-768w.webp) 05 Italy Amalfi Coast 10 hotels →](/destinations/amalfi) [![Modern luxury hotel towers along the Dubai coastline at dusk](/images/hotels/dubai/atlantis-the-royal-1920w.webp) 06 UAE Dubai 10 hotels →](/destinations/dubai) [![Elegant minimalist luxury hotel lobby in Tokyo Japan](/images/hotels/tokyo/aman-tokyo-1920w.webp) 07 Japan Tokyo 10 hotels →](/destinations/tokyo) [![Opulent palace hotel interior with chandeliers in Paris France]() 08 France Paris 10 hotels →](/destinations/paris) [![Luxury hotel with panoramic Table Mountain views in Cape Town](/images/hotels/cape-town-hotel-1-1200w.webp) 09 South Africa Cape Town 10 hotels →](/destinations/cape-town) [![Luxury Manhattan hotel suite with Central Park skyline views](/images/hotels/new-york/aman-new-york-1920w.webp) 10 USA New York 10 hotels →](/destinations/new-york) Methodology ## How I Choose These Hotels I assess every hotel on these pages on guest experience, location, facilities and value for money. I either stay in a property myself or research it in depth, cross referencing guest reviews across several platforms. I earn a small commission if you book through my links, at no extra cost to you, and it never changes a ranking. No hotel can pay for a place on this site. Looking for travel tips beyond hotels? Explore my [Travel Essentials](/travel-essentials), [Airport Lounge Reviews](/airport-lounges), and [eSIM Guides](/airalo-esim) to complete your luxury travel planning. [](/) Luxury Hotel Compare Independent reviews of the world's best hotels, written by someone who actually cares. Destinations [Bali](/destinations/bali)[Maldives](/destinations/maldives)[Santorini](/destinations/santorini)[Dubai](/destinations/dubai)[Tokyo](/destinations/tokyo)[Paris](/destinations/paris)[Cape Town](/destinations/cape-town)[Amalfi Coast](/destinations/amalfi)[New York](/destinations/new-york)[Seychelles](/destinations/seychelles) Popular Guides [Best Honeymoon Resorts](/travel-guides/best-maldives-honeymoon-resorts-2026)[White Lotus Hotels](/travel-guides/white-lotus-hotels-every-season)[Overwater Villas](/travel-guides/best-overwater-villas-maldives-2026)[Priority Pass Review](/travel-guides/is-priority-pass-worth-it-2026)[New Hotels 2026](/travel-guides/new-luxury-hotels-opening-2026)[Best Hotels Santorini](/travel-guides/best-luxury-hotels-santorini-2026)[Kyoto Hotels](/travel-guides/best-luxury-hotels-kyoto-2026) Essentials [Airport Lounges](/airport-lounges)[eSIM Guides](/airalo-esim)[Luxury Luggage](/suitcases)[Shop Essentials](/travel-essentials)[Travel Guides](/travel-guides)[About](/about)[Privacy](/privacy)[Affiliate Disclosure](/privacy#affiliate-disclosure)[Contact](/contact) **Affiliate disclosure:** Luxury Hotel Compare participates in affiliate programmes including Booking.com and AWIN. 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