According to Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Hotels in the world, out of 8 million listings, with the highest level of excellence in travel over a 12-month period the following made it to top ten:

1) G.H. UNIVERSAL HOTEL, BANDUNG, INDONESIA with its unique architecture with comfortable mattresess and scenic views, pet and children friendly hotel for family-friendly fun and first-class friendly service.

2) HOTEL COLLINE de FRANCE, GRAMADO, BRAZIL, with luxurious rooms with large beds and L’Occitane amenities, heated pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna and steam room. Live piano music during breakfast with complimentary sparkling wine making it a cosy getaway.

3) HOTEL SPORTING FAMILY HOSPITALITY, LIVINGO, ITALY, with modern interiors and comfortable beds, spacious layouts, with a fantastic water park, ski-in/ski-out access, outstanding service, with high quality food.

4) ROYAL LANCASTER, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM,  with professional staff who provide exceptional service, including knowledgeable and helpful concierge, prompt room service, dog-friendly hotel.

5) FIVEPINE LODGE AND SPA, SISTERS, CENTRAL OREGON, OREGON, with peaceful forest retreat offering multiple rustic cabins with free breakfast every morning, free bike rentals to get to the nearby town. Hotel includes a spa, outdoor pool, film theatre, fitness centre and microbrewery.

6) LA SIESTA HOI AN RESORT & SPA, HOI AN, VIETNAM, with its colonial charm and leafy garden setting with boutique charm, boasting 4 pools, gym, spa, clean spaciously designed rooms, with complimentary airport transfer, dinner, daily breakfast,  a 60-minute massage for two, and a half-day tour for two.

7) ABIGAIL’S HOTEL, VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA, close to Victoria’s Inner Habour, an adult-only intimate 30-room property housed in a 1930’s Tudor mansion, blending romance of the past with modern comforts. Complimetary gourmet breakfasts, exceptional customer sercice with library featuring a fireplace, rooms with rainhead showers and jetted soaker baths for a relaxing escape.

8) BUCUTI & TARA BEACH RESORT ARUBA, PALM-EAGEL BEACH, ARUBA, adults only large rooms with sunset views, beach access for sunbathers and snorkelers. Fitness centre and spa making it a rejuvenating getaway.

9) HOTEL MOMENTS, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, with cool architecture, rooms with great showers, strong Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, bicycle tours to explore the city. Great cocktails with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

10) LA SINFONIA DEL REY HOTEL &SPA, HANOI, VIETNAM, with cosy accommodations, including family rooms, facilities for disabled guests, spa, sauna, stream room, and rooftop terrace, roof top bar, a night club with a DJ.