U.S. News reveals the 2026 best hotels

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 16th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2026 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.

For the second year in a row, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island took the No. 1 spot in the Best Hotels in the USA ranking. The Four Seasons brand extends its dominance with Four Seasons Resort Lanai claiming the No. 2 spot. The Langham Chicago came in at No. 3, scoring big with recent travelers.

Ireland’s Adare Manor held onto its No. 1 position in the Best Hotels in Europe category. The property is situated just outside Limerick, Ireland. Moving up one spot to No. 2, Italy’s Four Seasons Hotel Firenze blends the casual, relaxed feel of home with elegant Tuscan decor and lavish lodging options. At No. 3 is Le Bristol Paris, a historic palace hotel that has been a staple in Paris since its opening in 1925.

Maintaining the No. 1 spot on the Best Hotels in Canada list was Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Esperanza, Auberge Collection in Cabo San Lucas emerged as No. 1 on the Best Hotels in Mexico, while holding on to the No. 1 rank for Best Hotels in the Caribbean is St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain. Finally, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – A Fairmont Managed Hotel,  ascended from No. 3 to capture the No. 1 spot on the Best Hotels in Bermuda list.

“The hotels highlighted in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Hotels rankings set the standard for top-tier customer service, stellar amenities and truly memorable guest experiences,” said Zach Watson, senior data editor, travel, U.S. News. “Recognition in this year’s rankings sets hotels and resorts apart as the industry’s best, and each list provides a central starting point for travelers seeking the best options for them.”

2026 Best Hotels Rankings

Best hotels in the U.S

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Big Island, HI)
2. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Lanai City, HI)
3. The Langham Chicago
4. Mandarin Oriental, New York
5. Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Best hotels in Canada

1. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
2. Fairmont Pacific Rim (Vancouver)
3. Four Seasons Resort Whistler
4. The Hazelton Hotel (Toronto)
5. Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Best hotels in Europe

1. Adare Manor (Ireland)
2. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Florence, Italy)
3. Le Bristol Paris
4. The Connaught (London)
5. Claridge’s (London)

Best hotels in Mexico

1. Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Cabo San Lucas)
2. Casa de Sierra Nevada (Guanajuato)
3. Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection (Cabo San Lucas)
4. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas)
5. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort (San José del Cabo)

Best hotels in the Caribbean

1. Jade Mountain (St. Lucia)
2. Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla
3. Cheval Blanc St-Barth
4. Calabash Hotel (Grenada)
5. Baoase Luxury Resort (Curaçao)

Best hotels in Bermuda

1. Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – A Fairmont Managed Hotel
2. Rosewood Bermuda
3. The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
4. The Loren at Pink Beach
5. Azura Bermuda

Best resorts in the U.S.

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
2. Four Seasons Resort Lanai
3. Auberge du Soleil (Rutherford, CA)
4. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa (Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
5. Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, SC)

Best resorts in Canada

1. Four Seasons Resort Whistler
2. Fogo Island Inn (Joe Batt’s Arm, Newfoundland)
3. Manoir Hovey (North Hatley, Quebec)
4. Fairmont Château Whistler
5. Hotel X Toronto

Best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico

1. Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya
2. Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos
3. La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
4. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
5. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean

1. Jade Mountain (St. Lucia)
2. Calabash Hotel (Grenada)
3. Baoase Luxury Resort (Curaçao)
4. Ladera Resort (St. Lucia)
5. Jumby Bay Island (Antigua)