Welcome to Cathay Pacific’s Cathay Members’ Choice Awards. Our annual awards celebrate the very best in travel, dining and lifestyle – as voted for by you, our global community of members.
After receiving tens of thousands of votes, we’re thrilled to share which incredible property you voted to be the World’s best luxury hotel, as well as the four nominees that made it to the shortlist.
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Opulence abounds at Atlantis The Royal , where Dubai’s jet set come to see and be seen. Set on the edge of Palm Jumeirah, this ultra-luxury coastal retreat features lavish suites and private pools, sweeping Gulf views, dining by Nobu and Heston Blumenthal, sky-high clubs and designer shopping – a miscellany of the finest things in life.
Like a castle inside a snow globe, Badrutt’s Palace enchants year-round. Perched above a glacial lake, this alpine property offers ski and après-ski glamour in winter, complemented by al fresco dining, golf, and fresh mountain air in summer. Whatever the season, unwind at the world-class spa, where Swiss treatments by Biologique Recherche and Dr. Burgener await.
London’s first all-suite hotel is also one of its most discreet, with guests arriving via an unmarked entrance and enjoying dedicated concierge service. Tucked away in historic Belgravia, The Emory pairs industrial-chic design and Damien Hirst artwork with access to Surrenne, a private members’ spa that houses fitness guru Tracy Anderson’s only UK fitness studio.
For a taste of true Manhattan glamour, head to this historic hotel overlooking Central Park. Since 1907, The Plaza has welcomed kings, presidents and stars, all drawn to its lavish Beaux-Arts-inspired suites and iconic venues like the Palm Court – renowned for its elegant afternoon tea served beneath its stunning stained-glass dome.
Credit: The Plaza A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Belle Époque beauty meets legendary hospitality at The Ritz Paris . This renowned address exudes Versailles-worthy opulence – think Louis XV furnishings, plush carpets and marble fireplaces. The French art de vivre continues in its restaurants, from the charming Bar Vendôme brasserie to the one-Michelin-starred Espadon, a temple of haute cuisine.