U.S. News & World Report has revealed its 14th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2024 rankings highlight more than 37,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.
For the second year in a row, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, takes the No. 1 spot in the Best Hotels in the USA ranking, setting itself apart with its oceanfront pools, memorable dining and Mediterranean-inspired decor. The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, FL, ranks No. 2, while The Langham, Chicago is No. 3.
For the first time, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps in St. Moritz, secures No. 1 in the Best Hotels in Europe category. At No. 2 is London’s Claridge’s, while Shangri-La The Shard, London earned No. 3.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is No. 1 on the Best Hotels in Mexico ranking. Earning the No. 1 spot on the Best Hotels in Canada list for the second consecutive year is Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. A standout in the Best Hotels in the Caribbean ranking, Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia is No. 1. Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club is No. 1 on the Best Hotels in Bermuda list.
“As the travel landscape evolves, there is a shift toward meeting the needs of modern travelers,” said Zach Watson, senior travel editor, U.S. News. “The hotel industry is striving to offer culturally authentic experiences and high levels of customer service, recognizing that today’s explorers seek connections with their destinations. The 2024 Best Hotels rankings offer travelers dependable options to stay for every type of trip, balancing location, amenities and quality service to ensure an enjoyable experience.”
Best Hotels in the U.S.
- Acqualina Resort & Residences (Sunny Isles Beach, FL)
2. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, FL
3. The Langham, Chicago
4. The Peninsula Chicago
5. Montage Laguna Beach (California)
Best Hotels in Canada
- Rosewood Hotel Georgia (Vancouver)
2. Fairmont Pacific Rim (Vancouver)
3. The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
4. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
5. Four Seasons Montreal
Best Hotels in Europe
- Badrutt’s Palace Hotel (St. Moritz, Switzerland)
2. Claridge’s (London)
3. Shangri-La The Shard, London
4. Ashford Castle (Mayo, Ireland)
5. Le Bristol Paris
Best Hotels in Mexico
- Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas)
- Grand Velas Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas)
- Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection (Cabo San Lucas)
- Rosewood Mayakoba (Playa del Carmen)
- Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort (San José del Cabo)
Best Hotels in the Caribbean
- Jade Mountain Resort (St. Lucia)
2. Round Hill Hotel and Villas (Jamaica)
3. Eden Roc Cap Cana (Dominican Republic)
4. Eden Rock – St. Barths
5. Caribbean Club (Cayman Islands)
Best Hotels in Bermuda
- Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club
2. Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
3. Rosewood Bermuda
4. The Loren at Pink Beach
5. The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
Best Resorts in Canada
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
2. Manoir Hovey (Quebec)
3. Pan Pacific Vancouver
4. Fairmont Banff Springs
5. Fogo Island Inn (Newfoundland)
Best Resorts in the U.S.
- Acqualina Resort & Residences (Sunny Isles Beach, Florida)
2. Montage Laguna Beach (California)
3. Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection (Waimea, Hawaii)
4. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort (Florida)
5. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
- Grand Velas Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas)
2. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Puerto Vallarta)
3. Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)
4. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
5. Hotel Xcaret Mexico (Playa del Carmen)
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
- Jade Mountain Resort (St. Lucia)
2. Round Hill Hotel and Villas (Jamaica)
3. Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel (Grenada)
4. Baoase Luxury Resort (Curaçao)
5. Jamaica Inn (Jamaica)