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Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
“Open since 1876 on the Chao Phraya River. Author's Lounge has hosted Conrad, Maugham, Coward. Eight restaurants under the property, two with Michelin stars. The legendary Asian hotel.”
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Tokyo
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo
“Bulgari's 2023 Tokyo opening — Antonio Citterio interiors on floors 40-45 of the Yaesu Tower. Niwa restaurant has one Michelin star. The Italian-Japanese fusion executed without compromise.”
3
Tokyo
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
“On the top 9 floors of the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower — 178 rooms, three Michelin-starred restaurants under one roof, and the most decorated dining hotel in Tokyo.”
4
Singapore
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
“In Orchard — 254 rooms in a traditional Four Seasons setting, with two pools, one Michelin-starred Jiang-Nan Chun, and the brand's residential standard.”
5
Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
“On Victoria Harbour — 399 rooms, three Michelin-starred Lung King Heen (the world's first three-star Chinese restaurant), and another three-star at Caprice.”
6
Maldives
Cheval Blanc Randheli
“LVMH's Maldives flagship — 45 villas across five private islands in Noonu Atoll, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy. The most refined Maldivian luxury under the Cheval Blanc standard.”
7
Langkawi
The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort
“178 rooms with coral nursery on Datai Bay — Langkawi's family-luxury beach choice.”
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Beijing
Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing
“Beside the imperial Summer Palace gates — 51 rooms in restored century-old buildings, the most cultural Beijing luxury.”
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Shanghai
Amanyangyun
“On 30 hectares — 24 villas and 26 antique houses preserved from Jiangxi Province, Aman's most ambitious China project.”
12
Kyoto
Aman Kyoto
“Twenty-six suites and two villas across 32 acres of secret garden at the foot of Hidari Daimonji. The most secluded city Aman in the world — discovered through unmarked gates.”
13
Bhutan
Amankora
“Five lodges across Bhutan's western and central valleys — Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang. The most refined journey across the Himalayan kingdom.”
14
Phuket
Amanpuri
“Aman's first property — opened 1988 on Pansea Beach with 40 pavilions and 30 villas. The brand's first hotel, the original luxury Asia, and still arguably the most refined.”
15
Luang Prabang
Amantaka
“24 suites in a former French hospital — the Aman that defines Luang Prabang luxury.”
16
Shanghai
Aman Yangun, Shanghai
“Aman's Shanghai property — 52 rooms in restored Ming Dynasty buildings near Sheshan, the most secluded Shanghai-area luxury.”
17
Sri Lanka
Amangalla
“Aman's Galle Fort property — 28 suites in the restored 17th-century New Oriental Hotel within the UNESCO Galle Fort. Colonial-era refinement at the most refined Aman standard.”
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Tokyo
Aman Tokyo
“Kerry Hill's Tokyo flagship — 33rd-floor lobby with panoramic views, 84 suite-only rooms, and a six-storey atrium that has reset the standard for urban Aman properties.”
20
Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
“The world's highest hotel — floors 102–118 of the ICC tower, with Tosca and Tin Lung Heen restaurants both holding Michelin stars.”
21
Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
“On the Kamogawa river facing the Higashiyama mountains — 134 rooms, the Mizuki kaiseki restaurant with one Michelin star, and the only urban Ritz-Carlton with onsen tradition.”
22
Dubai
The Lana, Dorchester Collection
“Dubai built honeymoon as a category. Twenty hotels ranked across five operating clusters — Jumeirah Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown-DIFC, JBR-Marina, and the Jumeira Bay private island.”
23
Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
“Mandarin Oriental's flagship since 1963 — Pierre Gagnaire's two-Michelin-star Pierre, the Krug Room, the Captain's Bar. The most decorated dining hotel in Asia.”
24
Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
“In Pacific Place — 565 rooms with Hong Kong's longest landscape painting (16 stories tall) in the atrium. Petrus restaurant has one Michelin star.”
25
Hoi An
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
“100 villas, every one with a private pool — the most beautiful resort architecture in Vietnam.”
26
Shanghai
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
“In Suzhou Creek tower — 82 rooms by Antonio Citterio with full Bund views.”
27
Beijing
Bulgari Hotel Beijing
“Antonio Citterio interiors — 119 rooms in Embassy Quarter, Bulgari's Chinese flagship.”
28
Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental
“The UAE government-built grand palace — 394 rooms across 1.3km of private beach. Mandarin Oriental took over management in 2020 and refined the proposition.”
29
Doha
Mandarin Oriental, Doha
“In Msheireb Downtown — 249 rooms with full Mandarin Oriental service, four restaurants, and the most refined modern luxury in Doha.”
30
Bangkok
Capella Bangkok
“Opened 2020 on the Chao Phraya — 101 all-suite rooms, three Michelin-aspirational restaurants, the most refined modern luxury arrival in Asia.”
31
Beirut
Four Seasons Hotel Beirut
“230 rooms with rooftop infinity pool — the polished Beirut Mediterranean choice.”
32
Tokyo
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
“Just 57 rooms beside Tokyo Station — the smallest Four Seasons in Asia. Boutique scale, Four Seasons standard, and the most personal service in Tokyo's luxury cluster.”
33
Dubai
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
“On Jumeira 1 — 256 rooms with full Mandarin Oriental service, four restaurants, and the brand's signature spa.”
34
Hong Kong
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
“Sister to Mandarin Oriental — 113 oversized rooms above Landmark luxury shopping. The smaller, quieter, more residential Mandarin Oriental.”
35
Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah
“On a 109-hectare private island in North Malé — 130 villas (the largest in the Maldives), 12 beaches, three pools, and the most complete family infrastructure in any Maldives resort.”
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Singapore
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
“At Marina Bay — 527 rooms in the fan-shaped Mandarin Oriental tower, with full views of Marina Bay Sands and the financial district.”
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Abu Dhabi
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
“On Al Maryah Island — 200 rooms with full city views, direct connection to The Galleria mall, and the most polished business-luxury experience in the capital.”
38
Maldives
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
“In Baa Atoll's UNESCO biosphere reserve — 103 villas, the only marine biology centre in the Maldives, and direct access to Hanifaru Bay manta ray aggregation.”
39
Doha
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
“In West Bay with private beach access — 232 rooms, the most polished Four Seasons family-luxury option in the Gulf.”
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Langkawi
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
“91 villas and pavilions on Tanjung Rhu — Langkawi's most polished resort.”
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Chiang Mai
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
“In Mae Rim valley — 99 pavilions across rice paddies, Four Seasons' Chiang Mai flagship.”
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Bangkok
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
“On the Chao Phraya river — 299 rooms in twin riverside towers, opened 2020 by Four Seasons after they exited the Wireless Road property.”
43
Macau
Mandarin Oriental, Macau
“213 rooms — Macau's only non-gaming Mandarin Oriental, the discreet luxury choice.”
44
Hong Kong
The Peninsula Hong Kong
“The Grande Dame of the Far East — open since 1928, the iconic colonnade lobby, helicopters from the roof, and Felix on the 28th floor by Philippe Starck.”
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Shanghai
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong
“In Pudong — 187 rooms with full Four Seasons standard.”
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Koh Samui
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
“On Laem Yai Beach — 60 villas with full beach access, Four Seasons' polished Samui property.”
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Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
“In Gwanghwamun near Gyeongbokgung Palace — 317 rooms with full Four Seasons standard.”
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Dubai
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
“On Jumeirah Beach with full views of Burj Al Arab — 237 rooms, four pools, and the most polished family-luxury option in Dubai.”
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Osaka
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
“Opened 2024 — 175 rooms with Gensui restaurant, Four Seasons' newest Japan property.”