By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Luxurious bedding, designer toiletries, rooftop pools, and world-class dining are must-haves in luxury hotels. Booking websites annually host the “Travellers’ Choice Awards,” ranking the most popular hotels based on ratings from over 20 million real travellers.
A total of 50 hotels worldwide received the “Most Luxurious” award. Here are some that offer uniquely luxurious experiences:
Taipei W Hotel scored the highest in Asia. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
1. Luxury means... 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 on the 10th floor, featuring its own poolside beach right above the bustling Xinyi District. Here, you can soak up city views while lounging on a sunbed and sipping a cool cocktail from the WET® Bar.(Starting from just NT$8,140 per room per night.)
Sydney Four Seasons offers plenty of free perks. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
2. Luxury means... tons of free extras
Four Seasons Sydney (5-star) Guest rating: 4.5/5
At the Four Seasons, even the freebies are top-notch. From complimentary Wi-Fi and shoeshine service to free shuttles to popular city attractions, free homemade coffee and pastries in the morning, and designer toiletries in your room. Club Room guests enjoy even more, including all-day complimentary drinks and snacks, breakfast, laundry service, newspapers, and magazines.(Starting from just NT$4,977 per room per night.)
Sofitel New York has the comfiest beds ever. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
3. Luxury means... the most comfortable bed you’ve ever slept in
Sofitel New York (5-star) Guest rating: 4.6/5
Even though this hotel sits in the non-stop energy of New York City—just one block from the buzzing Times Square—you can still enjoy incredible sleep. The hotel’s famous SoBed™ is beloved by travellers worldwide, and the best part? You can buy one to take home. The custom mattress is luxuriously soft yet supportive, paired with 300-thread-count Yves Delorme linens, down duvets, featherbeds, and fluffy pillows. Even with the Big Apple waiting outside, getting out of this ultra-comfy bed feels impossible.(Starting from just NT$6,911 per room per night.)
Thailand’s Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok boasts breathtaking riverside views. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
4. Luxury means... rooms with stunning views
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok (5-star) Guest rating: 4.6/5
Located alongside the legendary Chao Phraya River, the hotel offers sweeping riverside vistas. Guests can relax in spacious, beautifully designed rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking the magnificent river or cityscape. If that’s not enough luxury, the property also features an infinity pool, spa, and six fine-dining restaurants.((Starting from just NT$2,125 per room per night.)
Royal Esplande Palace Hotel in Lisbon. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
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