The best places to stay… in the WORLD: Four UK B&Bs feature in the top 10 globally in the 2024 Tripadvisor Awards, the No. 1 overall hotel is in Brazil and the Santa Monica property is declared the best in america

Tripadvisor has named the best places to stay in the world for 2024, and the UK has become the best place for B&B, with four properties in the global top 10 list. Travelers’ Choice Awards for best of the best hotels.

The number 1 spot goes to Voile Bleue in Mauritius, but The Toulson Court in Scarborough, last year’s winner, takes the silver medal, Highcliffe House in Exmoor National Park is sixth, Gloucester House in Weymouth is seventh and The Berburry Hotel in Torquay. 10th

The world’s number one hotel for 2024 is Brazil’s Hotel Colline de France, a boutique hotel in the middle of the mountain town of Gramado, famous, according to Tripadvisor, for its personalized service and French elegance.

The travel site notes that for three years running, the 34-suite hotel has been ranked in the top five, with more than 4,000 five-star bubble reviews.

The number one hotel in the US for 2024 has been named Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, California, while the top property in Australia for this year is The Reef House Adults Retreat Palm Cove in North Queensland.

The rest of general ranking of the best hotels comprises La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa, Vietnam (third); Adiwana Suweta, Indonesia (fourth); Iberostar Grand Packard, Cuba (fifth); Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives (6th); La Siesta Classic Ma May, Vietnam (7th); Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, Mexico (eighth); Padma Resort Ubud, Indonesia (9th); and Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, Mexico (10th).

Number 1 luxury hotel globally it has been named as Oblu Select Lobigili in Male, Maldives; the UK’s gold medal-winning luxury hotel is Fingal in Edinburgh; and the most important luxury property in the United States is the Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas.

UK World Winners

Tripadvisor also highlights Fingal’s success in the ‘small and boutique hotels‘ categories, with the property ranking 11th on the global list and second on the European list.

The “quiet” Welsh boutique hotel, Grove of Narberth, nestled in the Pembrokeshire hills, is ranked 13th in the list of “the best small and boutique hotels in the world.”

For travelers looking to relax and unwind, the Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa tops the inaugural list of the ‘best wellness hotels‘ in the world.

Tripadvisor says, “This all-inclusive sanctuary, called an “oasis of bliss” by one Tripadvisor reviewer, offers a full spa, fitness center and fitness center, dive center, aquatic center and more.”

New for 2024 categories

This year, Tripadvisor has launched a global list of ‘best sustainable hotels‘.

First up is the luxury jungle resort Buahan a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali, “with its ‘no walls, no doors’ design, stunning views, sustainably grown food and exceptional service.”

London’s Hari is ranked number 7 on the world list. The luxury Belgravia hotel is ‘silver certified’ by EarthCheck, with several Tripadvisor reviewers praising the hotel for its ‘environmentally conscious’ efforts.

Dan Mitchell, vice president and general manager of hotels at Tripadvisor, said: “Our best hotels are marvels, acclaimed by thousands of travelers for their extraordinary service, impressive design and wealth of amenities that redefine what it means to have an exceptional stay.” hotel experience. According to our Tripadvisor reviewers, each of the world’s best hotels caters to the traveler seeking affordable luxury and unique, personalized experiences.”

The rankings are compiled from an analysis of 12 months of review data from more than 1.6 million hotels.

There are nine categories in total: premium hotels, all-inclusive, B&B and inns, family, luxury, small and boutique, pet-friendly, sustainable and wellness, with the last three being new for 2024.