Top Five City Hotels in the World
The top five city hotels in the world have several qualities in common, including exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, gorgeous facilities and locations that are hard to beat.
The best city hotels in the world, nominated by Luxist's readers are:
Claridge's, London: Considered to be the most glamorous in all of London, Claridge's has been the destination of choice by Kings and Queens alike, not to mention a smattering of Hollywood stars.
Four Seasons, New York: Designed by world-renowned architect, I.M. Pei, the Four Seasons, New York rises high above Manhattan and offers stunning views.
Four Seasons George V, Paris: A historic hotel, the Four Seasons George V, Paris is only a few short steps away from the Champs-Elysées.
Hotel Cipriani, Venice: A tranquil, lush getaway amid gorgeous manicured gardens in Venice, the Hotel Cipriani is accessible only by boat.
Hôtel de Crillon, Paris: A breathtakingly beautiful property, the Hôtel de Crillon was originally a palace commissioned by Louis XV.
Vote now for the city hotel that you believe is the best in the world. The Luxist Awards' Readers' Choice winners for the Best in Winter Travel will be announced on January 31st.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Winston C Jan 20th 2010 8:54AM
I do love Claridge's, and it is most definitely in one of the best locations in London. However, the others, though amazing places (only one of which I have stayed in, the rest I had a nosy poke around after dinner/drinks) aren't, in my opinion, in the 'best' locations. Le Meurice and the Ritz in Paris are better located than the George V which, in my opinion, is marooned all the way at the top of the Champs Elysees. Crillon I can accept as it is on the Place de la Concorde and has views of L'Invalides and the Eiffel Tour.
The Four Seasons in New York isn't as well located as the Pierre, the Carlyle or the Ritz Carlton either. Location wise, the Plaza is still the best.
In Venice it's tricky as location can be about the view FROM where you are staying instead of the locale in which you walk around. The Cipriani has a lovely pool and view but it's a retreat and not a hotel from which to see and explore Venice. Millionaire or not, you'll gripe at having to constantly pay for the hotel boat or water taxi just to get to the main sights of Venice.
I think the Gritti Palace and Europa & Regina are far better located hotels, although their facilities are more limited, from which you can actually stumble into St Marks Square.
deb Jan 27th 2010 4:15PM
I agree with you if all you are talking about is location .. however I do prefer Gritti and I love the Plaza just because it has always had a warm place in my heart.
George V is not my favorite but I do like the Ritz a lot.
But location isn't everything.