In its latest global release, La Liste — the internationally respected authority on the finest culinary and hospitality experiences — has unveiled its prestigious hotel ranking for 2025. This eagerly awaited list celebrates the pinnacle of luxury, service, and design, spotlighting 10 extraordinary properties that each earned a near-perfect score of 99.5.
From cliffside villas along Italy’s Amalfi Coast to riverside landmarks in Bangkok and Art Deco icons in Paris and Shanghai, these hotels redefine what it means to stay in style. Each destination delivers unforgettable experiences, combining remarkable settings, innovative hospitality, and timeless elegance.
Whether you’re planning your next great escape or indulging in a moment of wanderlust, this guide reveals the world’s most exceptional stays — a passport to inspired travel in 2025.
10 world-class properties share the highest score of 99.5, showcasing extraordinary hospitality, design, and location across the globe.
🇫🇷 La Réserve Paris
Highlight: A sanctuary of quiet luxury with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a 16-meter indoor pool, and opulent interiors by Jacques Garcia.
Why the Location Stands Out: Tucked just off the Champs-Élysées, this elegant mansion hotel offers sweeping views of the Grand Palais and Eiffel Tower.
Opened: 2015
Location: 42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France
Website: lareserve-paris.com
Contact: +33 1 58 36 60 60 | [email protected]
🇬🇧 The Connaught, London
Highlight: Three-Michelin-starred dining, the world-famous Connaught Bar, and the luxurious Aman Spa.
Why the Location Stands Out: In the heart of Mayfair, London’s most refined district—just steps from exclusive boutiques and Hyde Park.
Opened: 1815 (latest restoration 2007)
Location: Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL, UK
Website: the-connaught.co.uk
Contact: +44 (0)20 7499 7070 | [email protected]
🇬🇧 The Savoy, London
Highlight: Timeless glamour with Art Deco elegance, afternoon tea rituals, and riverside dining.
Why the Location Stands Out: Located on the Strand with Thames views, bridging London’s theatre district and Covent Garden.
Opened: 1889
Location: Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, UK
Website: thesavoylondon.com
Contact: +44 (0)20 7836 4343 | [email protected]
🇮🇹 Il San Pietro di Positano
Highlight: Cliffside views, a private beach, and a Michelin-starred restaurant with panoramic terraces.
Why the Location Stands Out: Carved into the Amalfi Coast cliffs, this hotel offers direct sea access and spectacular vistas.
Opened: 1970
Location: Via Laurito, 2 – 84017 Positano, Italy
Website: ilsanpietro.com
Contact: +39 089 812 080 | [email protected]
🇫🇷 Cheval Blanc Paris
Highlight: Home to the Dior Spa, a 30-meter pool, and elevated design by Peter Marino.
Why the Location Stands Out: Overlooking the Seine in the historic Samaritaine building, steps from the Louvre.
Opened: 2021
Location: 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
Website: chevalblanc.com
Contact: +33 (0)1 40 28 00 00 | [email protected]
🇮🇹 J.K. Place Capri
Highlight: Chic seaside luxury with personalized service and stunning island views.
Why the Location Stands Out: Perched above Capri’s Marina Grande with sweeping views of the Gulf of Naples.
Opened: 2007
Location: Via Provinciale Marina Grande, 225 – 80073 Capri, Italy
Website: jkcapri.com
Contact: +39 081 83 84 001 | [email protected]
🇹🇭 Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Highlight: Award-winning dining, lush riverside gardens, and Thai-style suites.
Why the Location Stands Out: Along the Chao Phraya River, the hotel blends history with Bangkok’s vibrant cityscape.
Opened: 1876
Location: 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Website: mandarinoriental.com
Contact: +66 (0) 2 659 9000 | [email protected]
🇨🇳 The Peninsula Shanghai
Highlight: Art Deco grandeur, a rooftop bar with skyline views, and refined Cantonese cuisine.
Why the Location Stands Out: On the historic Bund, facing the Pudong skyline—Shanghai’s most iconic intersection of past and future.
Opened: 2009
Location: No. 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai 200002, China
Website: peninsula.com
Contact: +86 21 2327 2888 | [email protected]
🇺🇸 The Peninsula Chicago
Highlight: Rooftop spa and pool, high-tech luxury suites, and refined American cuisine.
Why the Location Stands Out: Located on the Magnificent Mile—steps from top shopping, the lakefront, and cultural icons.
Opened: 2001
Location: 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Website: peninsula.com
Contact: +1 312 337 2888 | [email protected]
🇲🇽 Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico
Highlight: Eco-luxury villas with plunge pools, a tranquil spa, and lagoon boat access.
Why the Location Stands Out: Nestled in a 620-acre jungle and beach enclave along the Riviera Maya—where nature meets sophistication.
Opened: 2008
Location: Km 298 Carretera Federal Chetumal – Puerto Juárez, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Website: rosewoodhotels.com
Contact: +1 888 767 3966 | [email protected]
