U.S. News reveals its 2025 best hotels report

 U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 15th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2025 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island tops the Best Hotels in the USA ranking, praised for its spa and unique swimming spots. Acqualina Resort in Florida takes No. 2 for its Mediterranean decor and oceanfront pools, while Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort secures No. 3 with its rich Hawaiian traditions and Pacific Rim cuisine.

In Europe, Ireland’s Adare Manor ranks No. 1, offering a Michelin-starred restaurant and a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Le Bristol Paris claims No. 2 for its 18th-century elegance, while Four Seasons Hotel Firenze in Italy ranks No. 3, featuring lush gardens and Tuscan decor.

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto leads Canada’s rankings with access to Yorkville’s shops and a sleek spa. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal retains its No. 1 spot in Mexico, known for its personal concierge and floating breakfast. In the Caribbean, Jade Mountain in St. Lucia reigns supreme with open-air rooms and private infinity pools, while Rosewood Bermuda rises to No. 1 for its pink sand beaches and scenic golf course.

U.S. News evaluates hotels across various regions, considering expert reviews, guest satisfaction, and star ratings to guide travelers in finding top-tier accommodations.

2025 Best Hotels Rankings
See the full rankings here.

Best Hotels in the USA          

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Big Island, Hawaii)
2. Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach (Sunny Isles Beach, Florida)
3. Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort (Big Island, Hawaii)
4. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
5. The Little Nell (Aspen)

Best Hotels in Canada

1. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
2. Fairmont Pacific Rim (Vancouver)
3. Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
5. Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Best Hotels in Europe

1. Adare Manor (Ireland)
2. Le Bristol Paris
3. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Florence, Italy)
4. Hotel 41 (London)
5. Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

Best Hotels in Mexico

1. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas)
2. Esperanza (Cabo San Lucas)
3. Rosewood Mayakoba (Playa del Carmen)
4. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort (San José del Cabo)
5. La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret (Playa del Carmen)

Best Hotels in the Caribbean

1. Jade Mountain (St. Lucia)
2. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Puerto Rico)
3. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
4. Curtain Bluff (Antigua)
5. Rosewood Little Dix Bay (British Virgin Islands)

Best Hotels in Bermuda

1. Rosewood Bermuda
2. The Loren at Pink Beach
3. Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – A Fairmont Managed Hotel
4. The St. Regis Bermuda Resort
5. Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa

Best Resorts in Canada 

1. Four Seasons Resort Whistler
2. Manoir Hovey (North Hatley, Quebec)
3. Fogo Island Inn (Joe Batt’s Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador)
4. White Oaks Resort & Spa (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario)
5. Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Best Resorts in the USA 

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Big Island, Hawaii)
2. Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach (Sunny Isles Beach, Florida)
3. Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort (Big Island, Hawaii)
4. The Little Nell (Aspen)
5. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Hawaii)

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

1. La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret (Playa del Carmen)
2. Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)
3. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun (Playa del Carmen)
4. Grand Velas Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas)
5. Hotel Xcaret Arte (Playa del Carmen)

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean

1. Jade Mountain (St. Lucia)
2. Curtain Bluff (Antigua)
3. Jumby Bay Island (Antigua)
4. Half Moon (Jamaica)
5. Calabash Hotel (Grenada)

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