Global tastemakers La Liste just dropped their 2025 rundown of the world’s top hotels—and it’s a heavy-hitting lineup that blends tech, design, culture and next-level service across the globe.
La Liste is known for its data-driven approach to rankings, using an algorithm that crunches thousands of reviews, critic ratings and guest feedback. This year’s hotel list spans Europe, Asia and the Americas, spotlighting the elite in hospitality while also revealing some major trends redefining the industry.
London gets a double nod with The Connaught and The Savoy—two institutions where heritage meets contemporary cool. Over in Paris, La Réserve and Cheval Blanc deliver a masterclass in refined French elegance. Down on the Amalfi Coast, Il San Pietro di Positano literally carves its legacy into the cliffs.
In Asia, the legendary Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and Peninsula Shanghai bring timeless glam to the table, while over in the Americas, Rosewood Mayakoba and The Peninsula Chicago lead the way with smart tech and ecological design.
And the vibes? Think holistic wellness, smart rooms, local immersion, and hotels that double as cultural and environmental powerhouses. Whether it’s solar-powered retreats in the Saudi desert (Shebara Resort) or surrealist design at Maison Heler Metz, 2025’s hospitality scene is all about experience-led, meaningful luxury.
La Liste also handed out a set of Special Awards, spotlighting everything from sustainability pioneers to under-the-radar gems like Hotel Espérit Roca in Girona and Inis Meáin Island Stays in Galway.
Bottom line: if you’re planning to travel in 2025, these are the hotels where you’ll want to check in—and probably never check out.
