Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today unveiled its 15th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2025 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.
Located just northeast of Kekaha Kai State Park on Hawaii’s Big Island, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai newly takes the No. 1 spot in the Best Hotels in the USA ranking. The resort impresses its guests with its Hualalai Spa, which features treatments with island twists, as well as eight unique swimming spots. Landing at No. 2, the Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is notable for its Mediterranean-inspired decor, four in-house eateries and oceanfront pools. Upholding rich Hawaiian traditions and boasting vibrant natural beauty and Pacific Rim-to-table culinary experiences, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort – located on Hawaii’s Big Island – is No. 3.
Praised by travelers for its exquisite attention to detail, Ireland’s Adare Manor is No. 1 in the Best Hotels in Europe category. The property offers plenty of amenities, including a Michelin-starred restaurant, a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, on-site historical tours and a cinema. Moving up three spots to No. 2, Le Bristol Paris welcomes guests with its elegant 18th-century style, spacious accommodations and top-notch cuisine. At No. 3, Italy’s Four Seasons Hotel Firenze provides plenty of on-site perks – from a year-round whirlpool to acres of lush garden space – in accommodations that offer bright, luxurious Tuscan decor and a relaxing atmosphere.
Taking the top spot on the Best Hotels in Canada list, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto gives visitors access to the charming Yorkville neighborhood’s shops and cafes while also allowing travelers to kick back in the spacious, sleek spa or enjoy a French-inspired meal on the premises. For the second year in a row, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is No. 1 on the Best Hotels in Mexico ranking, with standout amenities like a personal concierge and a signature floating breakfast delivered to guests’ private pools. Holding on to the No. 1 rank for Best Hotels in the Caribbean is St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain. The hotel’s open-air rooms and private infinity pools allow ample opportunities for taking in the gorgeous views. Finally, Rosewood Bermuda – climbing from No. 3 to capture No. 1 for Best Hotels in Bermuda – is lauded for its sophisticated atmosphere, stunning pink sand beaches and picturesque golf course.
Travelers are seeking unique and memorable experiences, cultural authenticity, savory cuisine, comfortable yet lavish accommodations, excellent amenities – and so much more. With many hotel options to choose from – and numerous components factoring in to determine which hotels are exceptional – the U.S. News Best Hotels rankings consider hotel star ratings combined with the collective opinion of travel experts and customers to provide travelers with a solid starting point for planning their next trip. Zach Watson, senior travel editor at U.S. News
U.S. News ranks hotels across several countries, regions and destinations: Best Hotels in the USA, Best Resorts in the USA, Best Hotels in Canada, Best Resorts in Canada, Best Hotels in the Caribbean, Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, Best Hotels in Mexico, Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico, Best Hotels in Bermuda and Best Hotels in Europe. The rankings follow a comprehensive, transparent methodology that factors in each hotel’s star rating, the aggregate opinion of published travel experts and the overall customer satisfaction expressed in online guest reviews of luxury hotels and resorts.
2025 Best Hotels Rankings
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Best Hotels in the USA
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Big Island, Hawaii)
Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach (Sunny Isles Beach, Florida)
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort (Big Island, Hawaii)
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
The Little Nell (Aspen)
Best Hotels in Canada
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Fairmont Pacific Rim (Vancouver)
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Best Hotels in Europe
Adare Manor (Ireland)
Le Bristol Paris
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Florence, Italy)
Hotel 41 (London)
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Best Hotels in Mexico
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas)
Esperanza (Cabo San Lucas)
Rosewood Mayakoba (Playa del Carmen)
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort (San José del Cabo)
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret (Playa del Carmen)
Best Hotels in the Caribbean
Jade Mountain (St. Lucia)
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Puerto Rico)
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Curtain Bluff (Antigua)
Rosewood Little Dix Bay (British Virgin Islands)
Best Hotels in Bermuda
Rosewood Bermuda
The Loren at Pink Beach
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – A Fairmont Managed Hotel
The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
Best Resorts in Canada
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Manoir Hovey (North Hatley, Quebec)
Fogo Island Inn (Joe Batt’s Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador)
White Oaks Resort & Spa (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario)
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Best Resorts in the USA
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Big Island, Hawaii)
Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach (Sunny Isles Beach, Florida)
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort (Big Island, Hawaii)
The Little Nell (Aspen)
Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Hawaii)
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret (Playa del Carmen)
Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun (Playa del Carmen)
Grand Velas Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas)
Hotel Xcaret Arte (Playa del Carmen)
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
Jade Mountain (St. Lucia)
Curtain Bluff (Antigua)
Jumby Bay Island (Antigua)
Half Moon (Jamaica)
Calabash Hotel (Grenada)
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