2016 Luxury Hotel Awards – W Taipei Named Asia’s Best

By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team

Luxurious bedding, high-end toiletries, rooftop pools, and world-class restaurants are must-haves in luxury hotels. Booking websites annually host the “Guest Review Awards,” ranking the most popular hotels based on reviews from over 20 million real guests.

A total of 50 hotels worldwide received the “Most Luxurious” award. Here are the unique features that make these hotels truly luxurious:

1. Luxury is… having a rooftop pool

W Taipei, Taiwan (5-star)    Guest Rating: 4.6/5
 The W Taipei’s Azure Pool is an outdoor rooftop pool located on the 10th floor, featuring its own poolside beach and overlooking the bustling Xinyi District below. Here, you can enjoy city views while lounging on a sunbed and sipping a cool cocktail from the WET® Bar.(Starting from just NT$8,140 per night per room.)

2. Luxury is… an abundance of free perks

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (5-star)    Guest Rating: 4.5/5
 At Four Seasons, even the freebies are top-notch. From free Wi-Fi and shoe shining to complimentary shuttle buses to popular city attractions, morning coffee and pastries, and premium toiletries in your room. Club-level guests enjoy free drinks and snacks all day, breakfast, laundry service, newspapers, and magazines.(Starting from just NT$4,977 per night per room.)

3. Luxury is… the most comfortable bed you’ve ever slept on
 Sofitel New York (5-star)    Guest Rating: 4.6/5
 Even though this hotel is in the non-stop city of New York—just one block from bustling Times Square—you can still enjoy exceptional sleep. The hotel’s famous SoBed™ is beloved by travelers around the globe, and the best part? You can even buy it for your home. This custom mattress is soft yet supportive, paired with 300-thread-count Yves Delorme linens, featherbeds, duvets, and fluffy pillows. Even with the bright lights of the Big Apple waiting outside, getting out of this incredibly comfy bed is almost impossible.(Starting from just NT$6,911 per night per room.)