Travelers’ Choice Awards 2018: The Best Hotels for Every Traveler

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BEST URBAN OASIS: MANDARIN ORIENTAL, TOKYO Given this hotel’s extensive spa treatments and 11 top-notch dining options, and roomy quarters, you might not want to leave this nirvana 30 floors above Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district. But if you do, the Mandarin Oriental connects directly to the city’s vast subway system, making it easy to explore the sprawling metropolis.

Finalists:

Belmond Charleston PlaceChicago Athletic AssociationThe Connaught, London The Hoxton, ParisOne&Only The Palm, DubaiThe Peninsula Beverly HillsPUBLIC Hotel, New York CityThe PuLi Hotel and Spa, Shanghai

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BEST VINEYARD HOTEL: SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY Wellness and wine pair well at the renovated 19th-century manor nestled in Portugal’s Douro Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.

Finalists:

The Allison Inn & Spa, Willamette Valley, OregonBabylonstoren, Stellenbosch, South Africa Castello Banfi Il Borgo, TuscanyChâteau de Bagnols, Beaujolais, FranceFarmhouse Inn, SonomaHarvest Inn, Napa ValleyHotel Marqués de Riscal, Elciego, SpainLas Alcobas Napa ValleyViña Vik Hotel, Chile

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BEST FOR AN EPIC STAY: FOUR SEASONS RESORT BORA BORA
Close your eyes and imagine the turquoise waters of a French Polynesian lagoon, home to schools of neon-hued fish. Beyond the thatched roof of your overwater bungalow, mist hangs low around Mount Otemanu on Bora Bora. Now open your eyes and book a stay at this resort, on the winner’s list again this year.

Finalists:

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Machu PicchuBurj Al Arab Jumeirah, DubaiExplora Atacama, ChileFogo Island Inn, Newfoundland & LabradorFour Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, ThailandION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, IcelandNihi Sumba Island, IndonesiaPost Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CaliforniaSingita Grumeti, Tanzania

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BEST NEW HOTEL: HÔTEL DE CRILLON, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL

The restored neoclassical palace is steps away from the most famous boulevards of Paris. Ornate but modern interiors and stellar service prove how its new interpretation of French hospitality fits the 21st century. Read more reasons to love this hotel: The Showstopping Hotels Redefining Modern Hospitality

Finalists:

Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah, OmanAvani+ Luang Prabang, LaosBisate Lodge, RwandaFour Seasons at The Surf Club, MiamiHotel Eden, RomeHotel Emiliano RioThe Loren at Pink Beach, BermudaNekupe, NicaraguaPark Hyatt St. KittsShore Club Turks & CaicosThe Silo Hotel, Cape TownTime + Tide Miavana, MadagascarVilla Brown JerusalemThe Whitby Hotel, New York City

BEST DESIGN HOTEL: IL SERENO LAGO DI COMO Designer Patricia Urquiola broke with Lake Como tradition when she brought her clean, modern style to its shores. In 30 spacious suites, guests will find a soothing neutral color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows with waterfront views.

Finalists:

Ace Hotel New OrleansConservatorium Hotel, AmsterdamEllerman House, Cape TownFaena Hotel Buenos AiresJ.K. Place FirenzeLas Alcobas, Mexico CityThe NoMad New YorkThe Siam Hotel, BangkokThe Upper House, Hong Kong

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BEST BEACH HOTEL: ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT The versatile Maui beach resort helps everyone feel at home. Sip a mai tai with live music at Lehua Lounge, take in the sunset from one of three cascading infinity pools, or swim with the sea life (GoPro and snorkeling gear included).

Finalists:

&Beyond Benguerra Island, MozambiqueAcqualina Resort & Spa, MiamiAuberge Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Los CabosAuberge Malliouhana, AnguillaCasa de las Olas, Tulum, MexicoCayo Espanto, BelizeCheval Blanc, St. Barth Isle de FranceKahala Hotel & Resort, HonoluluKamalame Cay, BahamasKokomo Private Island Resort, FijiRosewood PhuketSoneva Kiri, Koh Kood, ThailandMonarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CaliforniaSugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia

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BEST FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: THE LODGE AT KAURI CLIFFS Sweeping Pacific vistas? Check. Scenic hiking? Check. Renowned sport fishing? Surfing? World-class golfing? Check, check, check. You can do it all at the 22-suite lodge that sits on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay on New Zealand’s North Island.

Finalists:

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, DubaiAngama Mara, KenyaAsilia Jabali Ridge, TanzaniaBeresheet, Mitzpe Ramon, IsraelClayoquot Wilderness Resort, Tofino, CanadaDunton Hot Springs, Dolores, ColoradoLongitude 131º, Yulara, AustraliaMombo Camp, Mombo Concession, BotswanaNayara, Arenal, Costa RicaOne&Only Wolgan Valley, AustraliaThe Resort at Paws Up, Greenough, MontanaSaffire Freycinet, Tasmania, AustraliaSingular Patagonia, ChileTalon Lodge & Spa, Alaska

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BEST GRANDE DAME: LA MAMOUNIA Sensory pleasures abound in the Marrakech palace hotel: the sound of splashing water from a courtyard fountain, the sight of traditional zellige tile-work patterns and sculpted wood, the scent of orange blossoms and roses from the garden. For a truly over-the-top experience, book one of the three 7,500-square-foot riads.

Finalists:

Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos AiresDolder Grand, ZurichThe Gritti Palace, VeniceThe Hay-Adams, Washington, D.C.Hotel del Coronado, San DiegoMandarin Oriental, Hong KongRitz ParisThe Savoy, LondonThe St. Regis New York

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BEST SPA & WELLNESS RETREAT: MANDAPA, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE Resident masters in the ancient art of Balinese healing help you relax your body and spirit at the two-time winning resort in Ubud. Book an appointment to balance your chakras (with a private aromatherapy or acupressure session), or experience an offsite blessing ritual conducted by a high priestess.

Finalists:

Amangiri, Canyon Point, UtahAmansala, Tulum, MexicoCalistoga Ranch, CaliforniaCanyon Ranch, Lenox, MassachusettsCavallo Point, Sausalito, CaliforniaChablé Resort, Yucatán, MexicoGrand Hotel Tremezzo, ItalyHamilton Princess, BermudaJW Marriott Marco Island, FloridaLe Guanahani, St. BarthsMii Amo, Sedona, ArizonaMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, HonoluluSanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale, Arizona Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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BEST BUSINESS HOTEL: BACCARAT HOTEL & RESIDENCES NEW YORK The famed French crystal company opened its flagship luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan in 2015. Enjoy a craft cocktail at the bar or book a treatment at the first dedicated spa by skincare line La Mer.

Finalists:

Ames Boston HotelAndaz Tokyo Toranomon HillsCorinthia Hotel, LondonFour Seasons Hotel, TorontoThe Fullerton Bay Hotel, SingaporeInterContinental Hong KongThe Langham, ChicagoLoews Regency San FranciscoMandarin Oriental, BangkokPark Hyatt Paris-VendômeThe Peninsula ShanghaiRaffles DubaiShangri-La Hotel, VancouverThe St. Regis Mexico City

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BEST ROMANTIC RETREAT: HOTEL SANTA CATARINA The family-owned Italian hideaway perched on the picturesque Amalfi Coast is a favorite with honeymooners. Order an Aperol Spritz at the beach club or admire the pink bougainvillea and Mediterranean Sea from your private balcony.

Finalists:

Amankila, BaliAshford Castle, County Mayo, IrelandBelmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, PeruConrad Bora Bora Nui, Bora BoraHalekulani, HonoluluHotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi Coast, ItalyIl Pellicano, Porto Ercole, ItalyThe Resort at Pedregal, Los Cabos, MexicoRockhouse, Negril, JamaicaVentana Big Sur, California

BEST FOODIE STAY: LE BRISTOL PARIS With four Michelin stars and four distinct eateries all helmed by the legendary chef Eric Frechon, Le Bristol is worth a trip to Paris for the meals alone.

Finalists:

Antica Corte Pallavicina, Parma, ItalyBallymaloe House, County Cork, IrelandThe Beekman, New York CityBlackberry Farm, Walland, TennesseeThe Cosmopolitan of Las VegasKayotei, Yamanaka, JapanMeadowood Napa ValleyThe Vines Resort & Spa, Mendoza, ArgentinaZero George, Charleston, South Carolina AFAR Editors