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The best hotels in the world 2016 (according to TripAdvisor)
  • The Umaid Bhawan Palace has been named the best hotel in the world by TripAdvisor. It was built between 1928 and 1943 and sits above the desert capital of Jodhpur. The beautiful palace combines eastern and western architecture and it is one of the world's largest private residences.

  • The Shinta Mani Resort is a newly renovated boutique hotel that is situated just 15 minutes from Angkor Wat, one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The hotel is laid out in courtyard-style with 62 rooms set among the tropical gardens.

  • Bellevue Syrene sits in a stunning location in Sorrento with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples available to guests at all hours of the day. The hotel was created from the remains of an old villa that was formerly a house for aristocracy.

  • La Siesta Hotel and Spa can be found in the heart of Hanoi on old Ma May Street within easy reach of a number of the city's top attractions. The hotel has 50 rooms and combines modern styles with the charm of Hanoi's old quarter.

  • Hotel Achtis is situated in the beautiful and idyllic village of Kassandra Afitos in Makedonia. Just 90km from Thessaloniki this hotel is built with traditional materials and is set in beautiful gardens and ponds with stunning views of the Gulf of Toroneo.

  • Said to be one of the UK's most intimate hotels, the Belmond is best known for its incredible gastronomic experiences thanks to celebrated chef Raymond Blanc. The hotel has 32 individually designed guest rooms and suites and it has retained its two Michelin stars for the last 30 years. 

  • The Mirihi Island Resort offers a host of accommodation types for their guests including over-water suites, water villas and beach villas. The villas have been recently renovated and are dotted all over the island ensuring complete privacy.

  • The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is set in 14 acres of powder white sand and is the only boutique-style resort in Aruba that caters exclusively to couples and adults only. The resort has 104 rooms and offers visitors a unique and intimate getaway within easy distance of local attractions.

  • The Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa guarantees a luxury stay relaxing on a beautiful Caribbean island. The hotel is made up of 30 suites arranged in a horseshoe shape set in eight acres of tropical gardens. Each suite boasts its own balcony or patio with stunning views of the local area.

  • Hotel Ritta Höppner offers a host of accommodation options for guests including apartment style rooms, suites with a pool and standard rooms. The hotel can be found in the State of Rio Grande Do Sul, just two hours drive from the coast and Porto Alegre. 

  • Gili Lankanfushi is set in a stunning location where activities such as diving, windsurfing and yoga are popular. The hotel’s standalone Crusoe Residences are found in the waters of the Indian Ocean and can only be reached by motor boat or pontoon. Make the most of your stay by taking advantage of one of the multilingual, five-star PADI instructors and learn to dive. 
  • Canves Oia Hotel boasts a range of suites carved intro the cliffside with beautiful views of the Aegean Sea right outside. The hotel is just 10 km from the stunning city of Santorini famed for its bright white houses with blue roofs that are cut into the hillside.
  • Orange County Resorts and Hotels were built around the theme of coffee, spice and plantation life. This working plantation resort is fitted with an Ayurvedic Spa and private pool villas for guests to enjoy. The resort can be found in 300 acres of coffee and spice plantations, surround by the Dubare Reserve Forest and river Cauvery.
  • Hotel Estalgem St Hubertus is set in the beautiful landscape of the Lago Negro in Brazil. Unusually for the area the architecture of the hotel is based on classic European styles. The hotel has 30 rooms in various styles ranging from the Royal Suite to the Luxury Special.
  • The Grade II listed Milestone Hotel can be found in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. The hotel is just minutes from Kensington Palace and Gardens and within walking distance of the famous Royal Albert Hall. 
  • Make the most of the warm Fijian hospitality with a stay at the luxurious Tokoriki Island Resort. Enjoy your stay in a private villa with a personal pool at a hotel that combines contemporary features with traditional Fijian. You'll also have the chance to indulge in activities including snorkelling, diving and guided nature walks.
  • Casa Gangotena can be found in a newly-restored mansion which overlooks the Plaza San Francisco. The hotel's 31 rooms combine classic architecture and contemporary design. Guests should also take the opportunity to explore the World Heritage Site of Quito during their stay. 
  • The Singular Patagonia is a five-star hotel situated in Puerto Bories, Chile. The hotel boasts 54 rooms and three suites which overlook the sutffing Fjord of Last Hope Sound and the Andes Mountains in the distance.
  • The Omnia is set in a stunning alpine location in Zermatt, one of the most popular and well known ski resorts and alpine climbing areas in Switzerland. The hotel is also home to a wellness area which includes an outdoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and flower steam bath among other things. 
  • J.K Place Roma Hotel can be found just off the banks of the Fiume Tevere right in the centre of historic Rome. The hotel has a range of room styles and types ranging from the J.K. Classic to the J.K. Master Room which boasts a living room, Italian marble bathrooms and rosewood canopy beds.
  • The Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine hotel can be found among a string of wine estates set along the Duero river. The hotel is built among the grounds of a beautifully picturesque cloistered Romanesque-Baroque monastery which demonstrates the Spanish culture of the site.
  • The Sherry-Netherland Hotel boasts not only world-class accommodation but a stunning location near New York's famous Central Park. The decadent mural in the lobby has been recently restored and is inspired by Raphael's frescoes in the Vatican Palace. 
  • Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel that can be found in the Arenal Volcano National park and has been named as one of the most romantic places in the world. The resort guarantees you an authentic Costa Rican experience and all the casitas suites and villas have large screened windows, private gardens with rain showers and secluded terraces with Jacuzzis. 
  • Tucked away a palm oasis deep in Dubai’s Desert Conservation Reserve, the Al Maha luxury resort and spa showcases the heritage of the Bedouins coupled with a sense of desert adventure. The indigenous Arabian wildlife that can be found on hotel’s doorstep will ensure your stay is unique and unforgettable. 

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