The ranking site The World’s 50 published the list of The 50 best hotels in the world in 2025 and the first is one of Hong Kong. The only two representatives of South America are in Brazil: they are the Copacabana Palacefrom Rio de Janeiro, and the Rosewood Sao Pauloin Sao Paulo.
The top leader is Rosewood Hong Kongdescribed as a “luxury retreat facing the imposing sea”. It has 413 rooms and its initial rate is $650.
The Rosewood Hong Kong rises 270 meters above the city facing Victoria Harbour. Inside “there is a world apart,” the page points out: 11 restaurants and bars, extensive wellness facilities, works of art and elegant rooms and suites that are usually inhabited by “influential personalities”.
The restaurants Chaat y The Legacy Housewhich are located inside the hotel, have a Michelin star. The bar Darkside It is listed as one of the 50 best in Asia.
The hotel was designed by New Yorker Tony Chiwho “created a fusion of East and West.” “Guests are immersed in a sea of color and texture upon entering: from patterned tiles to paintings and sculptures by artists such as Damien Hirst, Lynn Chadwick and Wang Keping.”
Additionally, “the elevator lobbies on each floor resemble living rooms filled with books and art objects to enhance the feeling of being at home.”
Rosewood’s post after being chosen top 1. Photo: Instagram @rosewoodhongkongEach standard room is 53 square meters and its design combines checked wool wallpaper, sofas of tweed and wooden trellises, marble bathrooms with double showers and separate bathtubs, plus butler service and access to the Manor Club lounge.
The hotel’s spa is associated with the Guerlain brand and the famous stylist Rossano Ferretti. There are also daily fitness and wellness classes (from yoga and sound healing to stretching and aerobics).
This is how the top 10 is completed
Positions 2 and 3 are from hotels in Bangkok, Thailand: the Four Seasons Bangkok y Capella Bangkok. 4 is the Passalacquain Lake Como, the best in Europe. In fifth place appears Raffles Singaporein that country.
An external view of the hotel. Photo: Instagram @rosewoodhongkongThe 6: Atlantis The Royalin Dubai; on the 7th, again in Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.
In eighth place appears the first in America: Chable Yucatanin Chocholá, Mexico. The ninth takes us back to Italy, although this time to Florence, and it is the Four Seasons Florencia. The tenth is another from Hong Kong, the Upper House HK.
Who votes on the list?
As specified by the site The World’s 50the list of the 50 best hotels in the world “It is an annual compilation of the opinions and experiences of more than 800 industry experts worldwide”.
The hotel was designed by New Yorker Tony Chi. Photo: Instagram @rosewoodhongkongFollow the voting system of other top 50 lists, such as restaurants or bars.
The definition of «best» is at the discretion of these industry experts, recognized for their experience and track record. The list is drawn up by a simple vote count.
While there are no pre-established criteria for voters, there are strict voting rules. This guarantees the credibility and integrity of the list as a global reference resource for demanding travelers,” describes the medium.
The Rosewood has 413 rooms. Photo: Instagram @rosewoodhongkong
