2025 Readers' Choice Awards: Best hotel
The iconic Marina Bay Sands has been voted best hotel in the world. (Image: Stephen Chin Siong Liung)
Winner: Marina Bay Sands
Why you love it…
A visionary architectural feat that has redefined Singapore’s skyline, Marina Bay Sands perfectly captures the city’s bold yet sophisticated energy. Its 57-storey-high rooftop infinity pool – arguably the most Instagrammed on the planet – floats above the dazzling cityscape, offering cinematic views stretching to the South China Sea. Add to that an unmatched location near Gardens by the Bay, the ArtScience Museum and the beloved Maxwell Food Centre, and it’s easy to see why this landmark reigns supreme.
Hot tip…
Schedule in a sunrise swim before the crowds roll in, then linger over a hotel breakfast that feels like a dream sequence.
Runners-up
Raffles Singapore
A timeless temple of stylish design, Raffles Singapore is loved for its legendary butler service, heritage stories, culinary prowess and colonial-era architecture amid lush grounds.
Capella Bangkok
This glamourous address is a study in serenity, where guests can unwind in privacy after scouring the city’s hidden attractions and foodie finds with the aid of Capella Culturists’ insider knowledge.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Pitched on the brilliant turquoise shores of Lake Louise, this luxe Canadian fairy tale makes ‘room with a view’ feel like an understatement.
Ritz Paris
The Ritz Paris struts the line between past and present with effortless elegance, its sumptuous neoclassical interiors and intimate Bar Hemingway among the highlights.
For all the winners and runners-up, visit our 2025 Readers’ Choice hub.
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