The 50 best hotels in the world: La Revue des Hôtels ranking 2026

Christophe Pillet designed the rooms in dark wood and pale stone, with a rare precision. The Michelin-starred Colette restaurant and the Susanne Kaufmann spa complete the stay. A calm, discreet address in the heart of Saint-Tropez.

Hôtel La Fondation brings a semi-Olympic pool and a four-storey sports club to the 17th arrondissement. Roman Williams designed it with spare, almost monastic lines, and its prices sit well below those of the Paris palaces.

Kube Saint-Tropez pairs a myBlend spa, Le Petit Célestin on the roof and Mediterranean gardens. Service and housekeeping were faultless during our stay, in a contemporary, understated setting.

An absolute favourite. The Signature Suite is a secret address of rare elegance: a duplex with its own private entrance, a genuine spa all to yourself with jacuzzi and sauna, flawless service and a perfect evening at the Talaé bar.

This 14-hectare Domaine du Montcel features a comprehensive Sothys spa and spacious rooms decorated with Toile de Jouy. Its listed park and gastronomic brasserie provide a peaceful retreat. The hotel earns its place through its successful blend of heritage and modern wellness.

This Sologne estate centres on a private lake and a historic castle. Its MyBlend spa and the Mémoire gourmet restaurant offer a rare sensory experience. The variety of free activities and refined suites confirm its position among the hospitality elite.

In Yamashiro Onsen, KAI Kaga offers a kintsugi workshop, unusual for a hot-spring ryokan, access to the Ko-Sōyu bathhouse and kaiseki served on Kutani porcelain. A lion dance is performed every evening.

In Kirrwiller, the hotel carries the music-hall spirit right into its rooms, across from the Sublime revue and its forty artists. A 2,000 m² spa with an outdoor swimming pool and the panoramic restaurant La Plume Gourmande make for a complete evening.

In the Marais, Le Grand Mazarin plays on Martin Brudnizki’s theatrical interiors and Assaf Granit’s Boubalé restaurant, a lively tribute to the literary salons of the seventeenth century.

This Amsterdam School monument, once a shipping office, is known for its stained glass and maritime past. Right in the centre, it has a full spa and theatrical interiors that mix heritage with modern comfort.

Set within Rem Koolhaas’s architectural masterpiece, nhow Rotterdam overlooks the Maas. This iconic building offers the city’s best views of the Erasmusbrug. With exemplary service and impeccable cleanliness, it stands as our 2026 favourite hotel in the Netherlands.

Overlooking Place du Casino, this Belle Époque palace pairs Alain Ducasse’s three-star dining with the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, and keeps one of Europe’s great hotel cellars. Our highest-rated palace.

OMO7 looks out over Osaka from its upper floors, with a minimalist onsen under a skylight and the cheerful OMO Rangers who guide guests round the neighbourhood. Calm rooms, lively streets outside.

This estate overlooks the Dordogne valley with a Nuxe spa opening onto the countryside. Paul Pettini’s cuisine and the warm welcome define this holiday home. It earns its place thanks to a remarkable quality-price ratio in the heart of Périgord.

This former Majestic hotel impresses with its vast spa and L’Oiseau Blanc rooftop facing the Eiffel Tower. Service achieves rare precision within a restored historic building. It features here for its technical excellence and iconic Parisian luxury.

This adults-only Alpine retreat in South Tyrol is built around a 4,500 square metre natural swimming lake, facing the mountains. Wellbeing and design take precedence over everything else.

This fifteenth arrondissement address celebrates Art Deco with elegance signed by Bruno Borrione. Its indoor pool and suites with terraces offer great comfort in Paris. The hotel stands out for its hushed atmosphere and refinement without any ostentation.

This Art Deco hideaway has rooms with Eiffel Tower views from the bathtub, a discreet spa and large private terraces, a few steps from the Champs-Élysées. Attentive service throughout our stay.

Perched at 1,769 metres, this resort towers above the Carinthian clouds. Eleven pools and a 4,500 sqm spa provide a complete wellness experience. This alpine balcony earns its place for its extensive aquatic facilities and its unique mountain panorama.

Located in the Golden Triangle, this discreet palace features rooms designed by Jacques Garcia. From its Franco-Japanese rooftop to its pickleball club, the amenities are exceptionally rich. The hotel joins this ranking for its mastery of the Parisian art de vivre.

Overlooking Ios port, this boutique hotel focuses on tranquillity and landscape integration. Its 178 sqm pool and exemplary eco-responsible approach are captivating. It features in our list for its balance between grand hotel service and the soul of a home.

Our team tested La Ferme d’Augustin, a family-run four-star hotel in Ramatuelle: a Sublio spa pool heated to 30 °C, 46 rooms and suites, Provençal cooking and Tahiti beach on foot. Our rating: 9.5/10.

Its Gustave Eiffel glass roof and Belle Époque facade overlook Monaco harbour. The Pavyllon restaurant by Yannick Alléno completes this historic stopover. This palace joins the ranking as the most elegant and serene alternative in the principality.

At the foot of Yasaka Shrine, OMO5 Kyoto Gion offers apartment-style tatami rooms, and its Ochanoma lounge introduces guests to everyday life in Gion. The easiest way to stay in the geisha district like a local.

Set in the former ice houses of Strasbourg on the banks of the Ill, this 75-room five-star hotel enjoys the most picturesque setting in the city. Its terrace spa and outdoor hot tub are best enjoyed from a Deluxe room with a balcony.

At the foot of the Zugspitze, the MOHR life resort offers a 22-metre infinity pool heated to 33 °C and a 3,300 m² spa with nine saunas. The gourmet board, included in every rate, rounds off a particularly generous Alpine stay.

This former coaching inn overlooks the Perche valley with a panoramic heated pool. Its artisanal decor and local cuisine focus on authenticity. The property joins our list for its confidential atmosphere and eco-responsible commitment near Paris.

This Geneva hotel stands out for its 1,500 square metre wellness area and spacious, recently renovated suites. A free airport shuttle makes it as practical for a city break as for a business trip.

This Maldivian resort innovates with a suspended glass-bottom pool and an underwater restaurant named Bubble. The first ocean-based padel court completes the offer. Its architectural audacity combined with a premium all-inclusive formula explains its position in our ranking.

The hotel overlooks the city with direct views of Tokyo Tower from rooms hand-painted by local artists. The traditional tea ceremony enriches the experience. This singular artistic concept and its iconic panorama ensure its well-deserved place in our ranking.

The Left Bank’s only palace, the Lutetia shows off Art Deco interiors restored by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia with its 17-metre pool, and personal, attentive service.

This intimate Carré d’Or palace charms with its Jacques Garcia decor and its Métropole by Guerlain spa. The Michelin-starred Yoshi and Les Ambassadeurs restaurants complete the offer. Its hushed atmosphere and gastronomic standards earn it this well-deserved distinction.

This Allier retreat focuses on high personalisation with private jacuzzis and local materials like Montluçon leather. Carole’s welcome defines the experience. Its success in the bespoke rural luxury segment allows it to join our selection in this ranking.

A short walk from place Kléber, this 131-room five-star hotel cultivates an Art Deco soul and a history that few hotels can claim. Its vinotherapy spa and flowered balconies facing the cathedral make a Privilège Balcon room well worth booking.

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Opened in 1528, this former inn wraps its carved wooden galleries around a Renaissance courtyard, a short walk from the cathedral. With no restaurant or spa, it remains a rare and peaceful address full of charm for discovering the Christmas market.

In the Petite France district, this house dating from 1552 hides a spa beneath stone vaults and a modern Alsatian restaurant, Le Spitze. Alsatian or bourgeois rooms and a sandstone spiral staircase make it an intimate address, best booked as a Deluxe room or suite.

A getaway in the heart of nature, beautifully done. Sleeping four metres above the ground, in the total silence of a 300-hectare forest, with a hot tub facing the trees: the experience lives up to every promise.

This Haussmann building near the Opéra wins on calm and personal service. Remarkably good soundproofing guarantees a quiet night in one of the busiest parts of Paris.

This neoclassical palace in Merano houses a 6,000 square metre health centre devoted to longevity, run with real medical rigour around the Revital method, in a setting of period grandeur.

The royal stables of the 18th century, redesigned by Jouin Manku, now house 115 rooms and a 17-metre pool. Awarded a MICHELIN Key, this four-star address ranks among the most singular in Strasbourg, ten minutes from place Kléber.

Overlooking the Seine, this Peter Marino-designed address offers rare intimacy with only seventy-two keys. The three-starred Plénitude restaurant and Dior Spa complete this urban experience. Its gastronomic excellence and unique views secure its place in our ranking.

This contemporary resort has a 4,000 square metre sandy lagoon, direct sea access and Blue Bay, a two-star restaurant. Relaxed and well equipped, it suits families looking for good value in Monaco.

The very first Sofitel in the world, the Grande Île remains a safe bet in the heart of Strasbourg. Its terrace suites facing the cathedral, its green patio and Mathieu Klein’s brasserie make it an ideal base for exploring the city.

In the 7th arrondissement, this hotel has balconies looking straight at the Eiffel Tower and a small spa set in vaulted cellars, a rarity in Paris. Genuine charm at a fair price.

This Haussmann style residence offers modern comfort just minutes from Disneyland Paris. Its innovative water-saving system and high-quality breakfast leave a lasting impression. Its refined hospitality and great geographical convenience ensure its presence in this ranking.

The Spa Nolinski by La Colline and its mirrored pool set the tone of Jean-Louis Deniot’s interiors. Between the Louvre and the Opéra, the hotel cultivates a hushed Haussmann elegance and careful service.

In the heart of the 10th arrondissement, the Renaissance has its Martin restaurant and a leafy terrace, steps from Place de la République. Modern, comfortable and well run.

Its rooftop pool overlooks the famous Grand Prix hairpin with panoramic bay views. Between the Nobu restaurant and Willow Stream Spa, the hotel offers accessible luxury. Its competitive pricing strategy in the Principality validates its position.

Fifty metres from the cathedral, on the pedestrian rue du Maroquin, this four-star hotel renovated in 2020 offers 35 rooms and suites under the eaves. Its location is unmatched for the Christmas market, though a Superior room is the wiser choice.

Nestled in the medieval village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, this Provençal building combines authenticity with contemporary renovation. Its rooftop pool and warm welcome charm travellers. This successful marriage of heritage and modern comfort explains its presence in our selection.