The Rosewood Hong Kong has been named the number one hotel in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list.
Opened in 2019, the 413-room property on the Kowloon waterfront was placed third in the 2024 list. It joins five other Asian hotels in the top 10, with 20 in total in the third annual list.
Emma Sleight, head of content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, says: “We are delighted to share the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and to celebrate Rosewood Hong Kong’s No.1 spot – a property that has featured in the top three since the inception of the awards in 2023. This exceptional hotel offers world-class service and sensational guest experiences in the heart of one of the world’s most bustling and dynamic destinations.
“Rosewood Hong Kong’s positioning as No.1 further consolidates Asia as a leading luxury travel destination for both business and leisure travellers. This year’s list is a true celebration of the very best properties from 22 destinations across six continents and we look forward to watching and championing the continued growth and success of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in the future.”
- Rosewood Hong Kong
- Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- Capella Bangkok
- Passalacqua, Lake Como
- Raffles Singapore
- Atlantis The Royal Dubai
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- Chablé Yucatán Chocholá
- Four Seasons Firenze
- Upper House Hong Kong
View the whole list at theworlds50best.com
A series of Special Awards were also presented, given to best-in-class hotels and individuals. The Best Boutique Hotel Award went to Passalacqua (No.4) in Lake Como, for a second year; Desa Potato Head (No.18) in Bali took the Eco Hotel Award; Mandarin Oriental Qianmen in Beijing (No.14) won the Nikka Best New Hotel; Ian Schrager was honoured with the SevenRooms Icon Award; the Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award was presented to Singita – Kruger National Park (No.40); the Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group Award went to Four Seasons; Royal Mansour (No.13) in Marrakech was named the winner of the WhistlePig Highest Climber Award after rising 25 places in the ranking from No.38 to No.13; Copacabana Palace (No.11) in Rio de Janeiro won the Lavazza Highest New Entry; and the Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award was presented to Atlantis The Royal (No.6) in Dubai.