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Our Readers’ Favorite Hotels in Washington, D.C. of 2025
Washington, D.C.’s hotels deliver exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. The Jefferson’s Presidental Suite is a masterclass in understated luxury. The Hay‑Adams and The Mayflower both have storied pasts, with the Hay-Adams boasting a massive roster of A-list guests, including everyone from Theodore Roosevelt to Amelia Earhart. The InterContinental Washington D.c. – The Wharf stunned with its waterfront views when it opened in 2017, quickly becoming another hotel icon in the city.”Impeccable customer service. One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at,” one guest raved. “Highly, highly recommend!” one guest said of The Jefferson. “The Jefferson’s first time at the top—readers also voted it No. 1 in 2024, and for good reason.” “I love this city. I can’t get enough of it,” another traveler said.
How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below:
Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
What Readers Loved
One glimpse of this year’s World’s Best Awards winners in Washington, D.C. makes it clear that travelers expect impeccable service paired with historic charm and easy access to the city’s best sites. The Hay‑Adams (No. 2) and The Mayflower (No. 10) both have storied pasts, with the Hay-Adams boasting a massive roster of A-list guests, including everyone from Theodore Roosevelt to Amelia Earhart, and The Mayflower having twice hosted Presidential campaign kickoffs, including Franklin D. Roosevelt’s in 1931. Meanwhile, newer entry InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf (No. 4) stunned with its waterfront views when it opened in 2017, quickly becoming another hotel icon in the city. Still, the winning spot went to an old favorite that travelers just can’t seem to get enough of every time they head to D.C.
The Winner
The Jefferson
The Jefferson’s Presidental Suite. The Jefferson, Washington DC
Sitting near the White House in a restored 1920s apartment block, The Jefferson is a masterclass in understated luxury. Since transitioning into a hotel in 1955, it’s been home to massive rooms and suites featuring period furnishings, along with an original skylight that still brings plenty of sunlight into the lobby. Guests of the hotel don’t need to travel far for a fantastic meal thanks to the seasonal bites at The Greenhouse, and they can steal a few quiet moments at its cozy bar, Quill, while sipping a nightcap. This isn’t the Jefferson’s first time at the top—readers also voted it No. 1 in 2024, and for good reason. “Impeccable customer service. One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at,” one guest raved. “Highly, highly recommend!”
T+L Reader Impeccable customer service. One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Highly, highly recommend! — T+L Reader
The Full List
1. The Jefferson
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 97.95
2. The Hay‑Adams
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 96.98
3. The Dupont Circle
Reader Score: 91.43
4. InterContinental The Willard Washington D.C.
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 91.06
5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
Reader Score: 89.26
6. InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf
Reader Score: 88.84
7. Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
Reader Score: 87.60
8. The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Reader Score: 86.67
9. Conrad Washington DC
Reader Score: 85.71
10. The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection
Reader Score: 81.83
Our Readers’ Favorite City Hotels in Mexico of 2025
Mexico draws travelers for its irresistible regional cuisines, colorful textiles and art, and millennia-old traditions. Each of this year’s character-rich WBA honorees can be found in two cities that consistently rank among our readers’ favorites in Mexico: San Miguel de Allende and Mexico City (CDMX) Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel (No. 3), is all about delivering next-level service. The most recent debut among them, Andaz Mexico City Condesa (no. 5), drew inspiration from the style of Modernist architect Luis Barragán. The second SMA hotel is this year’s winner—a reader-darling that has topped the list two other times in recent years. Find out below what gives it such staying power and what readers loved about the Rosewood San Miguel De Allende. The winner was announced at the World’s Best Awards ceremony in New York City on June 14. The ceremony was hosted by CNN Travel.
How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
The exterior of the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
What Readers Loved
Three CDMX hotels ranked among readers’ top picks this year. The most recent debut among them, Andaz Mexico City Condesa (No. 5), began welcoming guests in 2023. Drawing inspiration from the style of Modernist architect Luis Barragán, its common spaces and 213 rooms are all about sleek lines and strong colors. For artistically inclined guests, that’s just the start. The property’s position between the La Condesa and Roma neighborhoods means several of the city’s compelling galleries, including Mooni and OMR, are just a stroll away. A bit further west in the tony Polanco neighborhood, the 35-room Las Alcobas (No. 2), part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, also taps into the city’s art scene with a tour delving into the lives of painters Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. The concierge team can also design personalized experiences that speak to guests’ interests, whether they’re keen to learn about Aztec civilization on a private excursion to Teotihuacan or eat their way through the city on a taco crawl.
Over in San Miguel de Allende—the No. 1 city this year according to readers, that’s roughly 3.5 hours northeast in the highlands of Guanajuato—WBA voters praised two hotels that imbue the guest experience with true Mexican culture at every turn. Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel (No. 3), which topped this list in 2023, is all about delivering next-level service. “One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had,” wrote one reader. “They went above and beyond over and over again. I can’t recommend them enough.” Part of that top-tier hospitality stems from the staff’s ability to maximize every touch point, from leaving a set of paper bookmarks atop a guest’s reading stack to guiding through the local market before a hands-on lesson in creating traditional recipes.
The second SMA hotel is this year’s winner—a reader-darling that has topped the list two other times in recent years. Find out below what gives it such staying power.
The Winner
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
The pool at the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
It takes a truly spectacular property to earn back-to-back wins in the World’s Best Awards, especially in the hotel categories. But for the second consecutive year, this clutch of 67 rooms, suites, and residences accomplished that feat. Design elements like hand-carved furniture and colorful artwork reflect the town’s storied craft traditions, which guests can learn about further during workshops and classes with local artisans. Those who want to get out into the countryside can opt for a sunrise hot-air balloon adventure or guided horseback ride led by local ranchers. (Kids can join in the fun and learning through crafts, farm visits, and cooking classes.) “We stayed on our 50th anniversary, and the Rosewood people helped us plan activities and were awesome,” raved one WBA voter. “The food, bar, and spa were all excellent. We could not have had a better stay!”
T + L Reader We stayed on our 50th anniversary, and the Rosewood people helped us plan activities and were awesome. — T + L Reader
The Full List
1. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende: San Miguel de Allende
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 97.88
2. Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City: Mexico City
Reader Score: 96.25
3. Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel: San Miguel de Allende
Reader Score: 93.33
4. Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City: Mexico City
Reader Score: 92.42
5. Andaz Mexico City Condesa: Mexico City
Reader Score: 87.95
Our Readers’ 25 Favorite Hotel Brands
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts (No. 2) was praised as much for its luxurious accommodations as its lavish service. Auberge Resorts Collection emerged as the top U.S.-based option, though its reach is increasingly global. Belmond (No 9) has broadened its offerings to include trains, river cruises and safaris, giving loyalists new ways to explore the world while keeping its core core hotels firmly at the core of its core experience. In the past year alone, it’s added properties in South Carolina (The Dunlin); Florence, Italy (Collegio alla Querce); and Geneva, Switzerland (The Woodward) to its expanding portfolio of luxury hotels. The brand has plans to debut two dahabeya (Melouk and Malekat) for Nile River cruises this fall and its first U.K. hotel scheduled to open in Mayfair District in 2027. It List honoree Regent Santa Monica, and debut the brand-new beachfront Regent Bali Canggu.
How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, hotel brands, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities. Hotel brands were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
What Readers Loved
Throughout Asia, the culture of hospitality goes far beyond politeness and respect. Guests are treated like revered family members, with warm, anticipatory service that feels attentive, but never overbearing. Combine that with a growing luxury market—which is opening new skyscrapers at rapid clip while also reinvigorating historic buildings—and it tracks that roughly half of readers’ favorite hotel brands (including eight of the top 10) are headquartered in the region.
Take Oberoi Hotels & Resorts (No. 2) for example. The India-based brand, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024, was praised as much for its luxurious accommodations as its lavish service. “While in India, we stayed at two Oberoi locations: the Rajvilas in New Delhi and the Amarvilas in Agra,” shared one WBA voter. “Both exceeded our expectations. The villas were exceptional in their furnishings, amenities and service. We were pampered beyond belief.” And it shows no signs of slowing down, with plans to debut two dahabeya (Melouk and Malekat) for Nile River cruises this fall and its first U.K. hotel scheduled to open in London’s Mayfair District in 2027.
Taiwan’s Regent (No. 3) also continues to build on its long legacy of infusing properties with a sense of timeless elegance. Since its 2018 acquisition by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the 55-year-old brand has been able to restore grand dames in both the French Riviera (Carlton Cannes) and Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor (Regent Hong Kong), return to the Americas with 2025 It List honoree Regent Santa Monica, and debut the brand-new beachfront Regent Bali Canggu.
American brands had a solid showing, too. Coming in at No. 7, Auberge Resorts Collection emerged as the top U.S.-based option, though its reach is increasingly global. In the past year alone, it’s added properties in South Carolina (The Dunlin); Florence, Italy (Collegio alla Querce); and Geneva, Switzerland (The Woodward) to its expanding portfolio. As T+L readers attest, one of the brand’s strongest assets is its ability to fully embody a destination in its design, culinary offerings, and experiences for guests of all ages. “I’ve consistently been impressed by how Auberge hotels deliver a true sense of place,” shared one person. “The decor always features thoughtful touches from local designers or artisans, and the restaurants do a fantastic job of highlighting regional ingredients and recipes, even on the kids’ menus. I had the best time learning to make tortillas and salsa during my stay at Etéreo!”
But don’t count readers’ favorite European brands out, especially given that they represent some of the most well-rounded hospitality experiences around. London-based Belmond (No. 9) has steadily broadened its offerings to include trains, river cruises, and safaris, giving its loyalists new ways to explore the world while keeping hotels firmly at its core. “Incomparable experiences at Belmond hotels,” enthused a T+L reader. “Every hotel has amazing food and drinks, stunning locations, and magical vibes.”
Still, an Asian brand was the category’s standard bearer in T+L readers’ eyes. Below, find out how Singapore’s Capella Hotels & Resorts claimed the top spot for a third year in a row.
The Winner
Capella Hotels & Resorts
The two-bedroom Lodge at Capella Ubud, Bali. Capella Ubud, Bali
T + L Reader Capella embraces the culture, art, and cuisine of the destination — T + L Reader
When T+L readers plan their trips to Asia, they’re relying on trusted hotel companies with deep roots in the region to maximize their experience. In the 2025 survey, five Capella properties made this year’s list of the readers’ favorite hotels in the world, and its Sydney stunner claimed the No. 1 spot on the best city hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Among its hallmarks, according to readers, are its hotels’ prime locations, the staffs’ next-level hospitality, and the brand’s knack for celebrating local heritage. “Capella embraces the culture, art, and cuisine of the destination,” wrote one voter. They added that “their service engaged at the emotional level.” And as with several of the other reader-loved brands, Capella has big plans for the future. Its eight existing hotels in mainland China, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia, and its home country of Singapore will be joined by new additions in Macau, Japan, and Saudi Arabia—and that’s just what’s slated within the next year.
The Full List
1. Capella Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 98.89
2. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 97.38
3. Regent
Reader Score: 97.20
4. Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 96.73
5. The Peninsula Hotels
Reader Score: 96.43
6. Taj
Reader Score: 96.26
7. Auberge Resorts Collection
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 96.08
8. Anantara Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 95.82
9. Belmond
Reader Score: 95.68
10. Banyan Group
Reader Score: 95.61
11. Raffles Hotels and Resorts
Reader Score: 95.56
12. Six Senses
Reader Score: 95.31
13. Nayara Resorts
Reader Score: 95.00
14. (tie) Mandarin Oriental
Reader Score: 94.60
14. (tie) Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 94.60
16. St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 94.42
17. One&Only Resorts
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 94.13
18. Montage Hotels and Resorts
Reader Score: 94.07
19. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 94.00
20. Opal Collection
Reader Score: 93.67
21. Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 92.93
22. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 92.76
23. Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Reader Score: 92.44
24. Aman
Reader Score: 91.95
25. Thompson Hotels
Reader Score: 91.25
Our Readers’ Favorite Hotels in Nashville of 2025
Nashville’s hotel scene has exploded in recent years, with more than 50 hotels opening since 2020. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, takes things up a notch with a rooftop pool that offers the best view in town. The No. 4 pick, the 1 Hotel Nashville, is located just a block off Broadway and home to Harriet’s Rooftop, its restaurant and lounge. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were rated on the criteria below:Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor.
How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below:
Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
The Joseph’s public spaces for guests to rest and work. Eric Laignel/The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville
What Readers Loved
This year, readers celebrated the Nashville hotels that sport convenient downtown locations and also come with immersive on‑site experiences like rooftop pools and bars with skyline views.
That includes the No. 2 hotel, the Thompson Nashville, located just a few blocks off Music Row, with its own pastel-hued roofdeck looking down on it all. It also speaks to the No. 4 pick, the 1 Hotel Nashville, located just a block off Broadway and home to Harriet’s Rooftop, its restaurant and lounge. But nothing in Nashville grabbed T+L readers’ attention over the last year quite like The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, a downtown spot that takes things up a notch with a rooftop pool that offers the best view in town.
The Winner
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel
An interior of a deluxe suite at The Joseph, Nashville. Jim Kruger/The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville
The Joseph, located in the SoBro neighborhood, offers a mix of historic architecture, Italian dining, and luxurious accommodations. Its rooms and suites are decked out in rich copper, oak, and marble accents meant to make you feel relaxed from the moment you check in. Of course, the star here is the hotel’s rooftop pool and bar that include panoramic city views, along with private cabanas where you can lounge the day away. “The location was great. We really enjoyed this hotel and the rooftop pool. Very clean. Great service,” raved one reader, once again highlighting the property’s standout amenities and its attentive staff ready to help with your every need.
T+L Reader The location was great. We really enjoyed this hotel and the rooftop pool. Very clean. Great service. — T+L Reader
The Full List
1. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Reader Score: 94.95
2. Thompson Nashville
Reader Score: 91.53
3. Grand Hyatt Nashville
Reader Score: 90.81
4. 1 Hotel Nashville
Reader Score: 90.31
5. Omni Nashville Hotel
Reader Score: 90.10
Our Readers’ Favorite City Hotels in Australia and New Zealand of 2025
The best hotels in Australia and New Zealand are situated within bustling downtown districts. The Capella Sydney hotel is located in the transformed former Department of Education building in Sydney. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney and Park Hyatt Sydney remain reader favorites, coming in at No. 2 and No. 3 in the 2025 survey. The winning hotel on this year’s list is also the newest, having debuted in 2023, but has already established itself as one of the region’s greats in WBA voters’ eyes. Click through the gallery to see the full list of T+L readers’ favorite hotels in Sydney and Auckland, as well as the rest of the top 10 in New Zealand and Australia, for the 2025 World’s Best Awards survey. For more travel news, visit CNN.com/sport and follow us on Twitter @Travel + Leisure and @jennifer_laurie for updates on the latest travel news and destinations. Back to the page you came from. Click here for more Travel & Leisure news.
How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
The Capella Sydney hotel is located in the transformed former Department of Education building in Sydney, Australia. Timothy Kaye/Courtesy of Capella Bangkok
What Readers Loved
The phrase “central business district” might conjure automatic associations with banking institutions, drab architecture, and a general lack of cultural charm, but Sydney and Auckland prove that there can be so much more to a city’s downtown scene. Perhaps that’s why—yet again—all of this year’s reader favorite hotels can be found within the bounds of these cities’ CBDs.
Sydney sweeps this year’s top three. Here, guests are in close proximity to premier attractions, including the Sydney Harbor (with its iconic bridge and opera house), the Royal Botanic Garden, Symphony Orchestra, and more. Past year’s winners Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (No. 1 in 2024) and Park Hyatt Sydney (No. 1 in 2023) remain reader favorites, coming in at No. 2 and No. 3 in the 2025 survey. The latter’s waterfront positioning is particularly enviable, since many of its tastefully decorated 155 rooms and suites offer balconies with harbor views. As one WBA voter enthused, “The outdoor spaces are unbeatable. It’s the best location of any city hotel.”
T+L readers were enamored with a pair of hotels in Auckland’s CBD for similar reasons. “We loved this space for watching boats, morning breakfast, spacious rooms, and cocktails outside,” said one voter of Hilton Auckland (No. 5). Guests of the hotel are well-positioned for a visit to the New Zealand Maritime Museum, which offers scenic sails in addition to its rotating exhibitions. Also nearby is Sky Tower to take in 360-degree views from the 60th-floor Sky Deck, which sits just over 600 feet above street level.
The winning hotel on this year’s list is also the newest, having debuted in 2023, but it’s already established itself as one of the region’s greats in WBA voters’ eyes. Read on to find out why.
The Winner
Capella Sydney
The bathroom of the Liberty Suite at the Capella Sydney hotel. Timothy Kaye/Courtesy of Capella Bangkok
It took the Singapore-based Capella Hotel Group seven years to transform Sydney’s historic Department of Education building into a serene, 192-room hotel—its first outside of Asia—but the effort is paying dividends in WBA voters’ eyes. The ground-floor art collection introduces guests to Australia’s dynamic art scene, with works from such Indigenous artists as Judy Watson and Otis Hope Carey, but to give travelers an even deeper understanding of Sydney’s cultural might, the hotel curates an impressive array of experiences. Walking tours deliver unexpected insights into everything from the city’s coffee culture to its architecture and history, including its Aboriginal heritage. As one reader summarized, it “should not be missed!”
The Full List
1. Capella Sydney
Reader Score: 95.79
2. Park Hyatt Sydney
Reader Score: 94.93
3. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Reader Score: 91.20
4. Park Hyatt Auckland
Reader Score: 90.00
5. Hilton Auckland
Reader Score: 85.07
Source: https://kdvr.com/denver-guide/denvers-5-favorite-hotels-according-to-travel-and-leisure/