Rosewood Hong Kong Named World’s Best Hotel in 2025 Rankings
London — In just six years since its grand opening, Rosewood Hong Kong has emerged as a standout on the city’s skyline and a major player in the global luxury hospitality scene. This year, the 65-story hotel has claimed the top spot on the prestigious World’s 50 Best Hotels list, after previously ranking in the top three.
Designed by acclaimed Taiwanese designer Tony Chi, the 413-room hotel edged out last year’s winner, Capella Bangkok, to take first place in the rankings announced at a ceremony in London. The list is curated by the global hospitality authority, 50 Best.
Angus Pitkethley, Rosewood Hong Kong’s complex director of sales and marketing, accepted the award at the event held at Old Billingsgate, calling the win “a real surprise and a real honor.”
Exceptional Service and Passion
“What an emotional night here in London,” Pitkethley said. “We’re filled with pride and gratitude to be recognized with this award.” He credited the hotel’s success to its dedicated staff, describing them as not only passionate about hospitality but also deeply connected to Hong Kong itself.
Emma Sleight, head of content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, praised the hotel for offering “world-class service and sensational guest experiences” in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. She added that Rosewood Hong Kong’s top ranking further solidifies Asia’s status as a premier destination for luxury travel.
Asia’s Dominance in the Rankings
The 2025 list reflects a strong showing for Asia, with Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Capella Bangkok taking second and third place, respectively. Italy’s Passalacqua, a boutique hotel on Lake Como, was the only non-Asian property in the top five, earning fourth place and the title of Best Boutique Hotel. Raffles Singapore, known as the birthplace of the Singapore Sling, rounded out the top five.
Other notable Asian entries include:
– Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (No. 7)
– Upper House Hong Kong (No. 10)
– Bulgari Tokyo (No. 15)
– Aman Tokyo (No. 25)
– Janu Tokyo (No. 37)
– Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (No. 41)
– The Tokyo Edition Toranomon (No. 45)
Top Hotels Around the World
North America’s highest-ranked hotel was Chablé Yucatán in Mexico (No. 8), a restored 19th-century hacienda nestled in the Mayan jungle. The Mark in New York debuted at No. 43, while Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles came in at No. 42.
In South America, Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro (No. 11) and Rosewood São Paulo (No. 24) were the only entries. Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal (No. 6) led the Middle East, and Capella Sydney (No. 12) topped the Oceania region. Africa’s highest-ranked hotel was Royal Mansour in Marrakech (No. 13).
The World’s 50 Best Hotel list is compiled by the World’s 50 Best Hotel Academy, comprising 800 industry experts, including hoteliers and travel journalists from 13 global regions.
Top 5 Hotels in the World for 2025
1. Rosewood Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
2. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River (Thailand)
3. Capella Bangkok (Thailand)
4. Passalacqua (Lake Como, Italy)
5. Raffles Singapore (Singapore)
For the full list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, visit the official website.
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