Capella Bangkok (The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024)
According to The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 list, Asia has demonstrated dominance, with 19 hotels making the ranking, including four in Bangkok, Thailand. In comparison, Europe is represented by 13 hotels spread across France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, while North America has nine properties featured.
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Capella Bangkok, perched along the banks of Thailand’s iconic Chao Phraya River, has claimed the No.1 spot on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 list, rising from its previous position at No.11 last year. The hotel also earned the honour of being named Asia’s Best Hotel for 2024.
Since its debut in 2020, Capella Bangkok has redefined luxury by merging contemporary architecture with verdant gardens. Each of the 101 rooms is designed to maximise river views, while select villas and suites feature serene private pools that invite relaxation. What’s more? The celebrated Auriga spa offers a peaceful escape for rejuvenation, and the dedicated ‘Capella Culturalists’—personal butlers with in-depth knowledge of the city—are ready to create bespoke experiences that allow guests to dive deep into the local culture.
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Passalacqua, which held the top position in 2023, now claims the second spot on the list. Nestled in an 18th-century villa amid breathtaking terraced gardens on the shores of Lake Como, this hotel has also received the prestigious Carlo Alberto Best Boutique Hotel Award 2024.
Securing the No.3 position is the impressive Rosewood Hong Kong, situated in the vibrant Victoria Dockside arts and design district. All 413 rooms within the 65-storey tower strike a balance between two worlds: understated bedrooms offering sweeping views of the city, and marble-clad bathrooms that exude the timeless luxury of a bygone era.
(L-R) Passalacqua, Rosewood Hong Kong by @justinwongjw
Three other Bangkok hotels making the list alongside Capella Bangkok: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok at No.12, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River at No.14, and The Siam at No.26.
Europe is home to 13 of the World’s 50 Best Hotels, with France, the UK, and Italy each featuring four properties. Among the standout entries are Cheval Blanc Paris, ranked 4th, and Hôtel de Crillon, ranked 15th, both located in the French capital. In London, Claridge’s and Raffles London at The OWO hold the 11th and 13th spots, respectively, while Italy’s top entry, Four Seasons Firenze, is ranked 19th.
Cheval Blanc Paris
The Carlyle in New York ranks at No. 30 on the list. North America features a total of nine winning properties. Among these, Maroma holds the 18th position and is one of four distinguished hotels in Mexico, alongside Chablé Yucatán at No. 16, One&Only Mandarina at No. 29, and Hotel Esencia at No. 48.
Aman New York follows at No. 37. New for 2024, the Four Seasons at The Surf Club in Florida and Los Angeles’s Hotel Bel-Air rank at No. 34 and No. 35, respectively. Additionally, Eden Rock in St. Barths has made an impressive leap of five places to secure the No. 36 spot on the list.
This year, the list introduces a remarkable lineup of new entries. Among them are:
- Raffles London at The OWO (13th)
- Maroma in Mexico (18th)
- Borgo Santandrea on the Amalfi Coast (20th)
- Bulgari Tokyo (22nd)
- The Lana in Dubai (23rd)
- Mount Nelson in Cape Town (28th)
- The Carlyle in New York City (30th)
- Four Seasons at The Surf Club in Miami (34th)
- Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles (35th)
- Castello di Reschio in Italy (42nd)
- Suján Jawai in Rajasthan (43rd)
- Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (45th)
- The Brando in French Polynesia (47th)
- The Tasman in Hobart, Australia (49th)
- Kokomo Private Island in Fiji (50th)
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Kokomo Private Island, an enchanting retreat within the breathtaking Kadavu Island Group in Fiji, has secured its place as the 50th entry on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list, offering an idyllic sanctuary for discerning travellers.
A recent analysis by Stocklytics.com indicates that the global hotel industry is projected to generate around US$426 billion in revenue this year, with more than one-third of that amount coming from Asia.
