The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 announces the Extended 51–100 List; Two Rajasthan Hotels Included
With two weeks to go until The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 list is revealed, 50 Best unveils the hotels ranked from No.51 to No.100.
Global Snapshot
- Coverage: 23 territories, 40 cities.
- Independent Hotels: 10 featured, with Il San Pietro di Positano highest at No.58.
Regional Spread:
- Asia: 20 hotels (largest share), including 7 in Japan.
- Europe: 16 hotels, Italy leading with 9 entries.
- North America: 9 hotels, 5 in the US (3 in NYC).
- South America: 2 hotels.
- Oceania: 2 hotels.
- Africa: 1 hotel (La Mamounia, Marrakech).
Notable Entries
- Top of the Extended List: La Réserve Paris (No.51).
- Japan: Janu Tokyo (No.52), Park Hyatt Tokyo (No.53), Palace Hotel Tokyo (No.73), Hoshinoya Tokyo (No.85).
- India: The Johri, Jaipur (No.94) and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur (No.98).
- Italy: Splendido, Portofino (No.60); Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino (No.62); Forestis Dolomites, Brixen (No.68).
- North America: Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles (No.57); The Fifth Avenue Hotel, NYC (No.78); Aman New York (No.87).
- South America: Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco (No.54); Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls (No.77).
- Oceania: Huka Lodge, Taupō (No.82); The Calile, Brisbane (No.83).
Industry Perspective
Faye Huggett, Director of Community for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, noted:
> “The 51–100 list recognises 50 more exceptional hotels… broadening the spotlight to a remarkable community of properties and the passionate people who bring them to life.”
Next Milestone
The Top 50 list will be unveiled in Paris on 15 September 2026, streamed live on the 50 Best YouTube channel.
