2025 Top Tens: Our Most-Booked Hotels

10. Necker Island

Richard Branson’s famous island in the BVIs has become synonymous with exclusivity. This is a hotel where movie stars, rock stars and business powerhouses battle for a room. The on-land accommodations include six Bali houses, Temple House (Branson’s own), and the Love Temple, but guests can also opt to charter Necker Belle, the island’s gorgeous catamaran. Most of the time the island is reserved for private takeovers, but it’s open to outside guests during so-called Celebration Weeks.

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9. Claridge’s

Walk into the Art Deco lobby and you will see why the grand-dame is popular among kings, presidents, prime ministers, and movie stars. The stunning, sweeping staircase is incredibly grand, and the service is top-notch traditional. Rooms and suites vary is size and design, ranging from traditional English to Art Deco to the signature suites, some designed by Diane Von Furstenberg and David Linley. The hotel is also a great place to duck into for an afternoon tea (make sure to book far in advance) or to enjoy a glass of champagne while listening to the live piano and violin.

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8. Rosewood Mayakoba

Opened in 2008, Rosewood Mayakoba is set on a magical Mexican lagoon, where rooms are reached by bike or by boat (don’t forget to ask your butler about the seasonal speakeasy). It feels like a world unto itself, wherein every member of the family is catered to. Recognized for its eco-conscious practices, it has earned Rainforest Alliance Certification, and the spa and food and beverage offerings are also standouts.

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7. Chateau de la Messardiere

It isn't every day you get to stay in a hotel that dates back to the 17th century with ties to the grandfather of Charlemagne (save that for your postcard back home). A stay here comes complete with gasp-inducing views of both the sea and downtown Saint-Tropez, warm terracotta tiled floors, and gauzy-curtained light that makes a nap feel like an excellent way to spend an afternoon. Unwind with a book and a sun hat near the iconic terrace swimming pool or take in an eyeful of lush greenery in the impeccably-maintained botanical garden, a haven for local birds and fabulous flora.

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6. Jumby Bay Island, Oetker Collection

Named for the Antiguan word for “playful spirit,” Jumby Bay has perfected the art of living well - not that it's hard on a 300-acre private island, where sugar white beaches stretch for miles and steel drum melodies provide the soundtrack. Adjusting to island life is easy when your private villa is staffed with butlers and personal chefs who are on hand to customize the entirety of your stay. Want a private rum tasting on your terrace? Feel like circumnavigating the island? How about a movie night under the stars? With Jumby's all-inclusive pricing, enjoying your stay is as carefree as [having someone else pour] that second glass of Tattinger.

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5. Marbella Club Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa

First developed in the 1950s by German Prince Alfonso von Holenhode as a retreat for his family and friends, the Marbella Club has always been famous for its jet-setter crowd. Spread across lush gardens, the hotel is rich in amenities with everything from the usual swimming pools and beach club to the eye-catching equestrian center and aerial yoga center. The bars and restaurants can be counted on two hands, making Marbella Club the perfect one-stop shop for resort-style vacations.

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4. Cheval Blanc St-Barth

Set on ten acres, with gorgeous Flamands Beach on one side and a grove of palm trees on the other, Cheval Blanc is quintessential St. Barth’s. The property is dressed in white and blue fabrics in a Provençal style that makes it feel like a friend’s private home. The refined beach setting still offers plenty of action, like every Tuesday night when the hotel hosts a fashion show featuring local beauties and young guests decked out in the resort’s beach shop merchandise.

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3. Ritz Paris

Located in the heart of Paris near the Louvre and Opera Garnier, the Ritz remains a symbol of timeless Parisian elegance and sophistication. Renowned for its opulent Louis XVI decor, gilded accents, and refined ambiance, it has long attracted royalty, writers, and fashion icons. The hotel features 142 rooms and suites, including the famed Coco Chanel Suite. After a meticulous renovation in 2016, it now includes a Chanel Spa and updated amenities, while preserving its grand style.

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2. Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc

The legendary Hotel du Cap has defined elegance and style for generations. Located on twenty-two acres of private gardens on the southernmost tip of Cap-d’Antibes, the Hotel du Cap is comprised of 117 rooms located across three buildings: the original Villa, the Villa Fontaine, and the Eden Roc Pavilion by the sea. Carved into the rocks, you will find the hotel’s famous saltwater swimming pool and two restaurants. The spa and five-court tennis club are equally fabulous, and with many nearby villages and world renowned restaurants, guests can be as busy as they wish. And the standard of service might be the most outstanding aspect, which is what draws families to return for generations.

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1. Castello di Reschio

A family owned estate with 10 stone farmhouses and a thousand-year old castle-turned-hotel, Castello di Reschio is a pastoral paradise, where the art of living well is perfected in every imaginable detail. Set along 1,500 hectares of Umbrian hillside, the property is surrounded by pristine natural beauty. Here, foggy mornings give way to golden afternoons, where picnicking in the olive groves, wine tasting in the vineyards, and boating on the gin-clear lake are signs of a day well spent. Exposed stone work, terracotta floors, antique oil paintings, and colorful Italian fabrics give each hotel room and villa a whimsical, hand-picked feel with its own unique sense of place.