The World's Top 15 Luxury Hotel Brands of 2024

The highly anticipated World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands report has arrived, delivering an insider's look into the leading names in the travel industry. Compiled by LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence, this list isn’t just another ranking but a result of a detailed, year-long analysis that identifies the brands setting new benchmarks for luxury travel.

Using a complex algorithm with 130 tailored metrics, LTI evaluates each brand on elements like management quality, investment in new properties, and commitment to excellence.

The result is a definitive ranking of brands that have demonstrated unwavering dedication to delivering a superlative guest experience.

This year, the list has been expanded to 15 brands, reflecting the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of luxury hospitality.

Here’s a look at the brands that continue to redefine luxury in 2024.

The Top 15 Luxury Hotel Brands of 2024

1. Mandarin Oriental – 81.6% (1)

2. Bulgari – 81.3% (New Entry)

3. Oetker Collection – 80.7% (2)

4. Six Senses – 80.2% (4)

5. Aman – 78.1% (5)

6. One&Only – 77.4% (8)

7. Rocco Forte – 76.8% (9)

8. Rosewood – 75.1% (10)

9. Belmond – 73.9% (6)

10. Auberge – 72.1% (3)

11. Dorchester Collection – 71.8% (New Entry)

12. Four Seasons – 71.5% (7)

13. Peninsula – 70.1% (11)

14. COMO – 69.7% (New Entry)

15. Raffles – 69.4% (12)

    
    

Mandarin Oriental once again leads as the premier luxury hotel brand, celebrated for its consistent growth and dedication to luxury.

New entries this year include Bulgari, debuting in second place with a remarkable score, Dorchester Collection, and COMO, making a comeback after last appearing in 2022.

According to Michael Crompton, Founder of LTI, “This year’s expansion to 15 brands, along with the revised qualification requirements, has made for an intriguing lineup. The inclusion of Bulgari is particularly notable, as they continue to offer ultra-luxury experiences across their properties, supported by highly focused management.”

To celebrate this year’s findings, The Life of Luxury invites readers to explore The Life of Luxury Awards - nominate your brand, hotel or product now!