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Observations from HospitalityEducators.com on the "Best Hotel in the World"
publication date: Nov 16, 2011
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author/source: Dr. John Hogan CHA CHE CMHS
Observations from HospitalityEducators.com on the "Best Hotel in the World"We all have preconceived notions of the word "best". When defining the "best hotel in the world", that definition will likely have different connotations for most of us. Does the "best" have to be part of a brand? Does it need to be in a major city? Must it have all of the latest in high tech amenities, or does high touch play more of a role? In these days of instant communication of information, traveler reviews, 3rd party quality assessments and more, identifying the "best" may be a challenge. Or perhaps not. Image: Singita Game Reserves Travel + Leisure just declared Singita Grumeti Reserves in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park to be the best hotel in the world. It received a score of 98.44 out of 100 on a list based on reader surveys. It
is located on the migratory route traversed annually by more than a
million wildebeest, providing guests with incredible photo opportunities
from their bedroom windows. Rooms in the tents and villas start at around $1,095(54000RS) per person per night; rates include daily game drives, food, and drink. The top 25 hotels in the world are listed at the end of the article following the photos - enjoyGallery
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| Rank | '10 | Name | Score | ||
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| 1 | - | Singita Grumeti Reserves (Sasakwa Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp, Faru Faru Lodge), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania | 98.44 | ||
| 2 | - | Singita Sabi Sand (Ebony Lodge, Boulders Lodge, Castleton Camp), Sabi Sand Wildtuin, South Africa | 97.95 | ||
| 3 | - | Royal Malewane, Kruger Area, South Africa | 97.88 | ||
| 4 | - | ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya Game Parks | 97.71 |  | |
| 5 | - | Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India | 97.70 | ||
| 6 | - | Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana | 97.10 | ||
| 7 | - | Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand | 97.00 | ||
| 8 | - | Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India | 96.92 | ||
| 9 | - | Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania | 96.71 | ||
| 10 | - | Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania | 96.50 | ||
| 11 | - | The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, North Island, New Zealand | 96.25 | ||
| 12 | - | Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki, Kenya | 95.64 | ||
| 13 | - | Posada de Mike Rapu, Explora Rapa Nui, Easter Island | 95.47 | | |
| 14 | - | Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India | 95.33 | ||
| 15 | - | Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis | 95.24 | ||
| 16 | - | La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, Laos | 95.20 | ||
| 16 | - | Four Seasons Resort, Carmelo, Uruguay | 95.20 | $ | |
| 18 | - | Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania | 95.14 | ||
| 19 | - | Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt, Buenos Aires | 94.97 | ||
| 20 | - | Mombo Camp and Little Mombo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana | 94.82 | ||
| 21 | - | Hotel Caruso, Ravello, Italy | 94.75 | ||
| 22 | - | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch Key, Florida | 94.56 | ||
| 23 | - | Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok | 94.49 | ||
| 24 | - | Stafford London by Kempinski , London | 94.40 | ||
| 24 | - | Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee | 94.40 |