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It’s solely been open for six years, however Rosewood Hong Kong has rapidly change into a distinguished characteristic of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, in addition to a power to be reckoned with within the luxurious resort scene.
And after touchdown within the high three of the World’s 50 Best Hotels listing twice, the 65-storey property got here in first place this 12 months.
Designed by Taiwanese designer Tony Chi, the up to date 413-room resort beat out final 12 months’s winner, Capella Bangkok, within the extremely anticipated listing from the worldwide hospitality model 50 Best, introduced at an awards ceremony in London final evening.
Angus Pitkethley, advanced director of gross sales and advertising and marketing for Rosewood Hong Kong, informed the group on the Old Billingsgate occasions venue that it was a “real surprise and a real honor” to return out on high this 12 months.
“What an emotional night here in London…” Pitkethley added. “Just a huge amount of pride and gratitude to be recognized with this award.”
When requested what he believed was the key to the Rosewood Hong Kong’s success, Pitkethley credited the workers on the $650-a-night resort, which is situated on the Kowloon waterfront in Hong Kong.
“We have an incredible team back at the hotel, who are not only passionate about hospitality, but really passionate about Hong Kong,” he stated.
Describing this 12 months’s listing as “a true celebration of the very best properties from 22 destinations across six continents,” Emma Sleight, head of content material for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, was filled with reward for the Rosewood Hong Kong, which opened in 2019.
“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,” stated Sleight.
“Rosewood Hong Kong’s positioning as No.1 further consolidates Asia as a leading luxury travel destination for both business and leisure travelers.”
Meanwhile, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, a 299-room retreat situated within the heart of the Thai capital’s artistic district, got here in second place, intently adopted by Capella Bangkok, which took third place on the listing, which was closely dominated by Asian hotels.
In truth, Passalacqua, a boutique resort situated in Italy’s Lake Como was the one non-Asian resort within the high 5. The 18th-century villa took fourth place this 12 months, making it the very best ranked European resort, and was additionally named the Best Boutique Hotel.
Historic resort Raffles Singapore, the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail, rounded out the highest 5.
Other hotels within the Asian area featured on the listing included Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (No.7), Upper House Hong Kong (No.10), Bulgari Tokyo (No.15), Aman Tokyo (No.25), Janu Tokyo (No.37), Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (No.41), and The Tokyo Edition Toranomon (No.45).
The highest ranked resort in North America was Chablé Yucatán (No. 8), one in all 4 Mexican hotels featured. A former Nineteenth-century hacienda, nestled within the Mayan jungle, Chablé Yucatán is “inspired by nature, culture, and human connection,” stated Diego Gutiérrez, CEO of Chablé Hotels, in a press launch. The Mark in New York was a brand new entry this 12 months, inserting at No.43 and Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles ranked at No.42.
Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, which additionally received the Lavazza Highest New Entry Award, and Rosewood São Paulo had been the one South American hotels on the listing, inserting at No.11 and No.24 respectively.
Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal, No.6, was the very best ranked resort within the Middle East, whereas Capella Sydney, No.12, beat out the competitors for the Oceana area. At No.13, Marrakech’s Royal Mansour was the very best ranked resort in Africa.
The World’s Best Hotel listing is determined by the World’s 50 Best Hotel Academy, which is made up of 800 resort trade consultants, together with hoteliers and journey journalists, unfold throughout 13 locations across the globe.
2. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River (Thailand)
3. Capella Bangkok (Thailand)
4. Passalacqua (Italy)
6. Atlantis The Royal (Dubai)
7. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (Thailand)
8. Chablé Yucatán (Chocholá, Mexico)
9. Four Seasons Firenze (Florence, Italy)
11. Copacabana Palace (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
12. Capella Sydney (Australia)
13. Royal Mansour (Marrakech, Morocco)
14. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen (Beijing, China)
15. Bulgari Tokyo (Japan)
16. Claridge’s (London)
17. Four Seasons Astir Palace (Athens, Greece)
18. Desa Potato Head (Seminyak, Bali)
19. Le Bristol (France)
20. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab (Dubai)
21. Cheval Blanc Paris (France)
22. Bulgari Roma (Italy)
23. Hôtel de Crillon (France)
24. Rosewood São Paulo (Brazil)
25. Aman Tokyo (Japan)
26. Hotel Il Pellicano (Porto Ercole, Italy)
27. Hôtel du Couvent (Nice, France)
28. Soneva Fushi (Maldives)
29. The Connaught (London)
30. La Mamounia (Marrakech, Morocco)
32. The Emory (London)
33. Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
34. The Calile (Brisbane, Australia)
35. The Lana (Dubai)
36. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo (Monaco, France)
37. Janu Tokyo (Japan)
38. The Taj Mahal Palace (Mumbai, India)
39. One&Only Mandarina (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)
40. Singita (Kruger National Park, South Africa)
41. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
42. Hotel Bel-Air (Los Angeles)
43. The Mark (New York)
44. Las Ventanas al Paraíso (Los Cabos, Mexico)
45. The Tokyo Edition Toranomon (Japan)
46. Hotel The Mitsui (Kyoto, Japan)
47. Estelle Manor (Witney, United Kingdom)
48. Grand Park Hotel Rovinj (Croatia)
49. Hotel Sacher Vienna (Austria)
50. Mandapa (Bali)
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