The 10 best luxury hotels in the world, according to travellers

Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, the upscale Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is 7 km from the Grand Palace and features balconies with city or river views. (Instagram)

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Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, the upscale Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is 7 km from the Grand Palace and features balconies with city or river views. (Instagram)

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While Hotel Sofitel in New York is singled out for their SoBeds which are so popular among guests that they’re sold at the Sofitel boutique, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando also received high marks for spoiling guests with luxurious in-room amenities from Salvatore Ferragamo that go above and beyond soap and shampoo to include face masks, lip balms, and hand and eye creams. (Instagram)

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If getting a good night’s sleep in a new city is important to you, consider booking a room at the Hotel Sofitel New York, which was ranked one of the top 10 luxury hotels by users of Hotels.com. (Instagram)

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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia overlooking Sydney Harbour is another top-ranked luxury hotel according to Hotels.com. This upscale hotel is a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay ferry terminal and 1.4 km from Sydney Opera House. (Instagram)

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In the travel site’s Loved by Guests Awards, the top 10 hotels achieved near-perfect scores from guests for offering luxurious hotel experiences that include designer toiletries and deep sleep for the weary. Topping the list is the W Taipei in Taiwan, which draws repeat guests for its central location and contemporary decor and is particularly popular among younger travelers. “We had a great time staying at the W,” reads one review. (Instagram)

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Mondrian London, UK: Inspired by the glamour of 1920s cruise ships, this ultra-contemporary hotel adjacent to the Thames is a 9-minute walk from the Tate Modern and a 5-minute drive from London Waterloo’s trains. (Instagram)

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Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, US: Set on the Las Vegas Strip, this lavish, Italian-themed, all-suite casino hotel is 1.5 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center. (Instagram)

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Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: With direct access to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, this upmarket, high-rise hotel is 1 km from Petronas Twin Towers and 4 km from Merdeka Square. (Instagram)

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Dolce CampoReal Lisbon, Portugal: This luxury resort is 12 km from the Tapada Nacional de Mafra park, and 12 km from Castelo de Torres Vedras. (Instagram)

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Playford Adelaide MGallery by Sofitel, Australia: Within 4 minutes’ walk of both Adelaide railway station and Adelaide Casino, this upscale hotel is also 8 minutes’ walk from Rundle Mall. The elegant rooms and suites have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus sofas and 24-hour room service. (Instagram)