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The Extended List of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026

On September 1, 2026, 50 Best revealed its expanded list of hotels ranked from 51 to 100, further emphasizing its commitment to celebrating extraordinary hotel experiences worldwide. This year, the ranking features hotels from 23 different territories and 40 cities, including 10 independent hotels, illustrating the growing variety within the hospitality sector.

Overview of Rankings

The extended list serves as a precursor to the prestigious The World's 50 Best Hotels awards ceremony, set to take place in Paris on September 15. The complete rankings highlight key hotels from various regions, with Asia taking the lead, boasting 20 hotels on the list. Notably, Japan stands out with seven hotels, including standout mentions:

• - Park Hyatt Tokyo (ranked No. 53)
• - Hotel The Mitsui in Kyoto (No. 79)
• - Waldorf Astoria Osaka (No. 89)

Moreover, two hotels from mainland China made the cut:

• - Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen (No. 90)
• - The Peninsula Shanghai (No. 99)

European Highlights

The leader of the extended list is La Réserve Paris, securing the 51st spot, while Europe collectively houses 16 ranked hotels. Among these, France contributes three, with notable entries such as:

• - Ritz Paris (No. 72)
• - Carlton Cannes (No. 80)

Not far behind, Italy leads the European count with nine hotels, featuring illustrious properties like:

• - Il San Pietro di Positano (No. 58)
• - Castiglion del Bosco (No. 62)
• - Orient Express La Minerva in Rome (No. 66)
• - Forestis Dolomites (No. 68)

Additionally, the United Kingdom includes two hotels, while Turkey contributes one.

North and South America

In North America, New York shines with three hotels, including the award-winning The Fifth Avenue Hotel (No. 78), which also clinched the American Express Travel One To Watch Award for this year. The other two notable mentions are:

• - Aman New York (No. 87)
• - The Greenwich Hotel (No. 92)

Mexico also made a substantial mark with three selections:

• - Hotel Esencia (No. 64)
• - Montage Los Cabos (No. 67)
• - Four Seasons Tamarindo (No. 74)

In South America, two fabulous properties made the grade — Palacio Nazarenas (No. 54) in Cuzco, Peru, and Hotel das Cataratas at Iguazu Falls, Brazil (No. 77).

Representing Other Regions

Oceania witnessed two hotels being featured:

• - Huka Lodge (No. 82) in New Zealand
• - The Calile (No. 83) in Brisbane, Australia

Interestingly, La Mamounia (No. 75) in Morocco proudly represents Africa on the list.

Conclusion

Faye Huggett, the Community Director of The World's 50 Best Hotels, expressed, "This extended list acknowledges an extraordinary community of establishments and the passionate individuals behind them; each one redefines what great hospitality means today." The much-anticipated gala will be streamed live on September 15 at 8 PM Paris time via the 50 Best YouTube channel.

For additional information, the complete list and updates can be found on the official website: The World's 50 Best Hotels