With a year’s worth of pent-up travel demand on the brink of bursting as summer approaches, Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its annual Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Awards for Hotels, giving people the inspiration they need to finally turn their daydreams into real trips.
Nearly half (45%) of Americans in a recent Tripadvisor survey are planning to travel internationally this year, and 64% are planning to stay in a hotel this year*.
Every year, Tripadvisor combs through the millions of reviews from its global community of travelers to surface the hotels that people raved about most, and this year is no different. Even during the pandemic, travelers continued to discover, book, and give feedback on places to stay, both near and far. Despite significant disruption to the hospitality industry in 2020, hotels around the world found new ways to dazzle guests and deliver top-of-the-line service.
To see all Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel winners for 2021, across all categories, visit: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels.
“As the world gears up for a busier summer travel season, Tripadvisor’s highly coveted Best of the Best Awards are here to help people discover spectacular places to stay as they start planning their long-awaited next trip,” said Lindsay Nelson, chief experience and brand officer at Tripadvisor. “From tropical bungalows in the Caribbean to scenic safari lodges in Africa, this year’s winners span six continents and 83 countries — plenty of options to cover any type of trip travelers are craving.”
New year, new categories
In addition to the much-loved categories of hotels and B&Bs that Tripadvisor typically awards, an exciting change for 2021 includes the introduction of four brand-new categories, taking the total to 10. New this year are the Hottest New Hotels (properties that opened in July 2019 or later), Top Rooftop Hotels, Safari Stays and Picture-Perfect Hotels (properties with gorgeous photos on Tripadvisor).
The No. 1 hotel in the United States for 2021 is Mint House at 70 Pine in New York City. Located inside one of Lower Manhattan’s art deco masterpieces, the hotel offers apartment-style living with suites that it boasts are “three times the space of traditional New York hotel rooms.” As its visitors say, “Whether you are local or a tourist, you will love staying here.” Globally, the No. 1 hotel in the world for 2021 is Hotel Colline de France in Gramado, Brazil, known for its personalized service inspired by French elegance.
Top 10 Hotels in the U.S. for 2021:
1. Mint House at 70 Pine – New York City, N.Y.
Travelers rave: “Relaxed, chic hotel with AMAZING customer service.”
2.Trump International Hotel Washington D.C. – Washington, D.C.
Travelers rave: “If you want to be pampered…then this is the place for you! I can’t imagine a more beautiful hotel room.”
3. The Nantucket Hotel & Resort – Nantucket, Mass.
Travelers rave: “The entire team, from GM to front desk and staff in the restaurant, made our stay personal and special.”
4. French Quarter Inn – Charleston, S.C.
Travelers rave: “I’d say it felt like a home away from home. But it’s nicer than that!”
5. Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach – Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.
Travelers rave: “I wouldn’t be able to write enough great things about this resort. From valet to check in and of course, pool and beach, the staff was phenomenal.”
6. Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel – Savannah, Ga.
Travelers rave: “Beautiful, comfortable hotel with incredible amenities.”
7. The Ivey’s Hotel – Charlotte, N.C.
Travelers rave: “Our room was spectacular! They thought of everything! It was comfy, yet hip and luxurious.”
8. Mandarin Oriental, Boston – Boston, Mass.
Travelers rave: “From arrival to departure, everything was taken care of for us.”
9. The Lancaster Hotel – Houston, Texas
Travelers rave: “Run, don’t walk, to this perfect, luxurious boutique hotel in Houston!”
10. The Rittenhouse Hotel – Philadelphia, Pa.
Travelers rave: “The hotel is completely spotless, and offers amazing views of the park below.”
2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels by Category
Category
U.S. #1
World #1
Top Hotel
Best hotels overall
Mint House at 70 Pine – New York City, N.Y
Hotel Colline de France – Gramado, Brazil
NEW! Hottest New Hotel
Opened July 2019 or later
No U.S. list – world only
(Highest ranking U.S. hotel: Charleston’s Emeline at #7)
Arinna Cappadocia – Göreme, Turkey
NEW! Best Safari Stay
Properties with safari features
No U.S. list – world only
Patagonia Camp – Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
NEW! Top Rooftop Hotel
Hotels with the best rooftops
No U.S. list – world only
(Highest ranking U.S. hotel: Savannah’s Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel at #19)
Hanoi La Siesta Diamond Hotel & Spa – Hanoi, Vietnam
NEW! Picture-Perfect Hotel
Hotels with gorgeous photos
No U.S. list – world only
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa – Fasmendhoo, Maldives
Best Small Hotel
Fewer than 30 rooms
The Kehoe House – A Boutique Inn – Savannah, Ga.
Luxury Villa Excelsior Parco – Capri, Italy
Best Romance Hotel
Majority of reviews from couples
The Kehoe House – A Boutique Inn – Savannah, Ga.
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat – Montville, Australia
Best B&B/Inn
Limited to B&Bs/Inns
Bayfront Westcott House Bed & Breakfast – St. Augustine, Fla.
The Toulson Court – Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best All Inclusive
Limited to All-Inclusive properties
No U.S. list – world & regional only
Ikos Olivia – Gerakini, Greece
Most Saved Hotel
Highest volume of “saves” on Tripadvisor
Havana Cabana at Key West – Key West, Fla.
Havana Cabana at Key West – Key West, Fla.