Nihi Sumba Island named #1 hotel in the world — Photo by LHW

NEW YORK, NY -- The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd is pleased to announce that more than 35 of the collection's uncommon luxury hotels have been recognized in Travel + Leisure's 2017 World's Best Awards. Selected byTravel + Leisure's globalreadership of avid travelers, the awards honor the world's greatest hotels and places.

Securing the coveted #1 spot on the "Top 100 Hotels in the World" list was Leading Hotels' Nihi Sumba Island, who was named the top hotel in the world for the second consecutive year. The property was also named the #1 hotel resort in Indonesia and Asia.

Premiere accolades in destination-specific categories for Leading Hotels' members included Le Bristol, "Top Hotel in Paris," Portrait Firenze, "Top Hotel in Florence," and Katikies in Santorini, "Best Resort Hotel in Greece." Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway, a resort tucked deep in the calm of the Bavarian Alps, was also awarded the title of "Top International Destination Spa."

"We are honored to have so many of our uncommon, individually branded hotels recognized in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards, a celebrated tradition within our collection," said Ted Teng, president and chief executive officer of The Leading Hotels of the World. "For nearly nine-decades our hoteliers have served as creators and visionaries within the hospitality industry. The inclusion of our many members in these awards continues the legacy of Leading Hotels and acknowledges our commitment to providing remarkable and authentic travel experiences for our guests."

The Leading Hotels members named to the 2017 World's Best Awards include:

Europe, Middle East, Africa

  • Milestone Hotel, London, England*
  • La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa, Paris, France
  • Le Bristol Paris, Paris, France
  • Ritz Paris, Paris, France
  • Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway, Elmau, Germany
  • Katikies, Santorini, Greece *
  • Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland*
  • Portrait Firenze, Florence, Italy*
  • Villa Cora, Florence, Italy
  • Le Sirenuse, Positano, Italy
  • Hassler Roma, Rome, Italy
  • J.K. Place Roma, Rome, Italy
  • Fonteverde, Toscana, Italy
  • Baglioni Hotel Luna, Venice, Italy
  • San Clemente Palace Kempinski, Venice, Italy
  • Royal Mansour Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Marbella, Spain
  • 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Cape Grace, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland*
  • Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt, Switzerland*
  • The Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland
  • One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, UAE
  • One&Only The Palm, Dubai, UAE

Asia/Pacific

  • Nihi Sumba Island, Sumba Island, Indonesia*Palace Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

The Americas and Caribbean

  • Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel, Puerto Natales, Chile*
  • Hotel Casa San Agustin, Cartagena, Colombia
  • The Royal Hideaway Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
  • San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
  • Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, United States*
  • The Biltmore Miami Coral Gables, Coral Gables, FL, United States
  • Halekulani, Honolulu, HI, United States
  • The Greenwich Hotel, New York, NY, United States
  • The Lowell, New York, NY, United States
  • The Hay-Adams, Washington DC, United States

The World's Best is a travel awards program run by Travel + Leisure and based on an annual reader survey. The 2017 survey was open at tlworldsbest.com from November 7, 2016 to March 6, 2017. Explore all The Leading Hotels of the World's 2017 World's Best winners at LHW.com.

*Included in "The Top 100 Hotels in the World" list

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)

In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW which now comprises more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, making it the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. Since its inception, the Company has carefully curated a selection of distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps, from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is made of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every travel experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose expertise, commitment to excellence and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. It is these authentic, individualized moments, combined with the warm high-touch service these hoteliers and their team provide, that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again. LHW's collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and unique experiences, enhanced by LHW's tiered guest loyalty program, Leaders Club. From converted former palaces and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond – travelers are invited to explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments.  For more information visit: www.lhw.com, Facebook at @LeadingHotels, Twitter at @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworldRETURN TO PRESS CENTER