U.S. News & World Report announced its annual rankings of the Best Hotels. Highlighting more than 35,000 properties worldwide, the media company revealed the best located in Florida and Arizona.
“The travel industry has evolved over the last decade, highlighting the need to support and recognise hotels that maintain excellent standards and consistency and provide guests with outstanding hospitality,” said Zach Watson, U.S. News Senior Travel Editor. “The 2023 Best Hotels rankings offer a list of dependable places to stay for every type of trip, from solo trips to romantic getaways to family vacations.”
Aqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles, Florida, was crowned the top hotel in the U.S., closely followed by The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pendry West Hollywood ranked as the third-best American facility in West Hollywood, California. The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Gold Resort and The Inn & Club at Harbour Town, both in South Carolina, rounded out the top five.
The best hotels in Canada saw Rosewood Hotel Georgia take the top, and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, was given the honour of top property in the Caribbean.
The Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen was declared the top hotel in Mexico, while Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam took home the top of best properties in Europe.
Best Hotels in the USA
- Acqualina Resort & Residences
- The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
- Pendry West Hollywood
- The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
- The Inn & Club at Harbour Town – Sea Pines Resort
Best Hotels in Canada
- Rosewood Hotel Georgia
- The Ritz-Carlton Montréal
- 1 Hotel Toronto
- The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
Best Hotels in the Caribbean
- Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla
- Jumby Bay Island – Oetker Collection
- Jade Mountain Resort
- Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France
- Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club
Best Hotels in Mexico
- Rosewood Mayakoba
- Hotel Esencia
- Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Best Hotels in Europe
- Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
- Grand Hotel Tremezzo
- La Réserve Paris – Hotel and Spa
- The Goring
- The Connaught
Best Hotels in Bermuda
- The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
- Rosewood Bermuda
- Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club
- Royal Palms Hotel
- Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
Best Resorts in the USA
- Acqualina Resort & Residences
- The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
- The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
- The Inn & Club at Harbour Town – Sea Pines Resort
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Best Resorts in Canada
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
- Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Manoir Hovey
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
- Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
- Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
- Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
- Jumby Bay Island – Oetker Collection
- Jade Mountain Resort
- Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- Jamaica Inn
- Half Moon