Rosewood Hong Kong has been named The World’s Best Hotel 2025, securing the No.1 position on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, announced at a live awards ceremony in London. The global ranking celebrates exceptional hospitality across 22 destinations and six continents, along with several special award recognitions.

Opened in 2019, the 65-storey Rosewood Hong Kong towers over Victoria Harbour on the Kowloon waterfront, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline. Designed by acclaimed Taiwanese designer Tony Chi, the 413-room luxury property features eleven restaurants and bars, a stunning harbour-view infinity pool, and the renowned multi-level Asaya wellness facility.

The hotel climbed two spots from its previous No.3 position in 2024, also earning the title of The Best Hotel in Asia.

Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, said, “We are delighted to celebrate Rosewood Hong Kong’s No.1 spot – a property that has consistently featured in the top three since the inception of the awards in 2023. This exceptional hotel offers world-class service and experiences in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations.”

The second and third positions were claimed by Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Capella Bangkok, respectively, reaffirming Asia’s dominance in the luxury hospitality segment. In total, 20 hotels from Asia featured on the list, followed by Europe with 17, North America with 6, Africa with 3, Oceania with 2, and South America with 2.

Among the special awards announced were:

• Best Boutique Hotel Award: Passalacqua, Lake Como (No.4)
  

• Eco Hotel Award: Desa Potato Head, Bali (No.18)
  

• Best New Hotel Award: Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing (No.14)
  

• Icon Award: Ian Schrager
  

• Art of Design Award: Singita – Kruger National Park (No.40)
  

• Most Admired Hotel Group: Four Seasons
  

• Highest Climber Award: Royal Mansour, Marrakech (No.13)
  

• Highest New Entry Award: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro (No.11)
  

• Best Beach Hotel Award: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai (No.6)
  

This year’s ranking highlights Asia’s continued leadership in the global hospitality landscape, with standout performances from India, Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai (No.38) marked India’s presence on the global list, while properties from Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas showcased diverse excellence in design, innovation, and service.

Now in its third year, The World’s 50 Best Hotels awards have become a defining benchmark for global hospitality excellence, recognising hotels that set new standards in guest experience, sustainability, and creativity.