Many hotels are easy to forget immediately after visiting them. But some you will remember for the rest of your life. Either because the service there is terrible, or for the opposite reason.
To make your vacation as comfortable as possible, we have compiled a list of The 10 best hotels in the world in 2019... The ranking is based on readers' choices of the popular Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor and National Geographic Traveler. Prices are based on Booking.com data.
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10. Raffles Jakarta 5 *, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Price (for a double room per day) - 15 536 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 23 km from Sukarno-Khatta.
This friendly hotel is located in the first tower of the Ciputra Artpreneur Shopping Center, built in Jakarta's Golden Triangle. It is surrounded by Lotte Shopping Avenue, so you won't have any problems with shopping.
Even the marble lobby at Raffles Jakarta can surprise guests, as it was inspired by the work of Indonesian artist Hendra Gunawan. And the huge Swarovski chandeliers only emphasize that this place is the embodiment of elegance and luxury.
The hotel has free parking, rooms for people with disabilities, a swimming pool, jacuzzi and free WiFi in the hotel and in the room. Babysitting services are provided for children (for a fee) and there is a playground.
9. Mercer Hotel Barcelona 5 *, Barcelona, Spain
- Price - 22 091 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 12 km from Barcelona airport.
Rooms at one of Spain's finest five-star hotels are bright, spacious and impeccably designed. Some were even built into the original Roman defensive tower, which was transformed into walls of magnificent centuries-old brickwork.
The food here is excellent, and at the same time not monotonous, and for those who are not ready to part with the World Wide Web, even on vacation, free WiFi is provided. There is a separate business center for workaholics. There are Russian speakers among the polite and friendly staff.
Another advantage of the hotel is its location. It is located in the Gothic Quarter, in the heart of Barcelona, in a picturesque historic area, which has carefully preserved the old European style.
8. Archipelagos Luxury Hotel Mykonos 5 *, Mykonos, Greece
- Price - 16 828 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 6 km from Mykonos airport.
This luxury hotel is built near the golden sandy beach of Kalo Livadi, one of the longest on the island.
Here you can watch a beautiful sunset lying by the pool or, if you prefer, from the balcony of your room. The hotel staff is very hospitable to tourists and will do everything to make your stay at the hotel comfortable and carefree.
For breakfast buffet, guests of the hotel are offered fresh pastries, meats, various types of cheeses and fruits. And in order not to "work up fat" during the rest, there is a spa, a swimming pool and a gym at the guests' service.
The hotel is so good that rooms in it are snapping up like hotcakes for two or three months in advance.So don't yawn and book your rooms in advance.
7. The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai 5 *, Mumbai, India
- Price - 30,008 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 19 km from Mumbai airport.
Many famous people have stayed at this place, from George Bernard Shaw to Barack Obama. We can say that The Taj Mahal Palace is the same landmark of India as the real Taj Mahal, the luxurious tomb of the beloved wife of the Padishah Shah Jahan.
Both tourists and locals flock here, because the restaurants, bars and shops of the hotel are among the best in terms of service. However, parts of the hotel are off-limits to non-occupants, so you will quickly leave the hustle and bustle of the lobby behind.
6. Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto 5 *, Kyoto, Japan
- Price - 79 320 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 33 km from Itami airport.
In February of this year, it was reported that the Japanese authorities are planning to cancel short-term visas for Russians. This will increase the tourist flow to the Land of the Rising Sun and can bring it to Top 10 Travel Destinations 2019.
In the meantime, you can look for a suitable hotel, such as the Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel, located in the Arashiyama area, next to the bamboo grove.
The staff, dressed in traditional clothing, warmly greet guests while discreetly sending their luggage into the room and leaving visitors to enjoy a serene environment bathed in light and the soothing sounds of flowing water. Here, chaotic city life is only distant memories.
Beautiful grounds, impeccable quality and taste of food, helpful staff, well-decorated rooms and free WiFi - what else do you need to have a good vacation?
5. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand 5 *, Koh Samui, Thailand
- Price - 87,305 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 16 km from Samui airport.
The establishment, which is part of the best hotel chain in the world, is so large that it is exclusively driven by electric buggies. You can, of course, and on foot if you suddenly want to train in race walking.
Koh Samui Thailand is not in vain the most expensive option in the selection of the best hotels in the world in 2019. An individual approach to each guest is practiced here (because of this, the staff asks many questions to keep abreast of the desires and needs of the guests). Children receive a 50% discount on laundry, spa and breakfast services, and there is also a kid's club for them. Therefore, the hotel can be safely called an ideal choice for those traveling to Thailand with children.
The food is very tasty, and the menu is dominated by seafood, and massage is even better. Also, the reviews praise the local spa very much.
A quiet and clean beach, a huge pool, well-tended garden and very comfortable rooms with sea views will become true recreation centers for single travelers or couples.
4. Sertil Deluxe Hotel & Spa 4 *, Oludeniz, Turkey
- Price - 3 615 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 36 km from Dalaman airport.
The 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Winner is on one of the the best resorts in Turkey... Mostly couples rest in it, since the concept of the 16+ hotel and its entire quiet atmosphere are conducive to romance.
Varied and fresh food, beautiful sea and mountain views, large and clean rooms with a huge double bed, free WiFi, friendly staff - these are the main, but not the only advantages of Sertil Hotel. Another significant advantage is the affordable price per room, but by the summer it will probably rise.
3. Rixos Premium Seagate 5 *, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- Price - 30 359 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 26 km from Ophira airport.
Another Travelers' Choice winner and one of the best hotels for families with children in 2019. Rave reviews about it are associated with both clean, green and simply huge territory, as well as with the variety and quality of food with a lot of fruits and seafood. Some tourists even complain that they have gained excess weight, as they want to eat local dishes all day.
Also, hotel guests appreciate the unobtrusive and high-class service, bright and spacious rooms, a water park and a kids club with a swimming pool, a cafe and a playroom, so that your beloved child will not be bored waiting for their parents.
Every day, guests are entertained by animators, and in the evenings they organize dances and concerts with live music.
2. Art Estate "Veretyevo" 4 *, Moscow region, Russia
- Price - 2,400 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 81 km from Sheremetyevo.
In this good Russian country hotel, rest awaits not only for the body, but also for the soul of those who would like to plunge into the atmosphere of the Soviet past, but with the preservation of all modern amenities and level of service. The art estate, located a hundred kilometers from the capital along the Dmitrovskoe highway, was built on the site of a former pioneer camp.
And the owners of "Veretyevo" in every possible way emphasize this fact with the help of statues of pioneers in red ties, funny creative posters and cardboard images of characters from Soviet cartoons.
On the territory of the art-estate there is a sauna with a cheerful name "Spasalka", as well as several buildings with names like "House of Pioneers", "House of Leaders", etc. Each has free WiFi. Each of the rooms is individually decorated. And then there are taiga houses that are heated by a stove, while having all the necessary amenities - from TV and electricity to a toilet.
An interesting feature of Veretyevo is its own eco-farm, the products of which can be tasted and bought.
1. Trezzini Palace 5 *, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Price - 9 600 rubles.
- Distance from the airport - 15 km from Pulkovo.
One of the best hotels in Russia in terms of value for money. It has earned a five-star rating from TripAdvisor visitors, and it's not easy to please Russian tourists.
Guests are welcomed here not with bread and salt, but with handmade champagne and chocolate. The spacious rooms of the Trezzini Palace combine old-fashioned chic with all modern comforts. The windows offer a wonderful view of the harbor.
In the reviews, visitors praise the hotel's polite, tactful and helpful staff, excellent cuisine, and a convenient location even for walking. And all this at a lower cost than many European or Asian boutique hotels.