Top City Hotels in Asia

Asia’s biggest capitals are major destinations for both business and leisure travelers. Often, these travelers are one and the same; a huge number of business travelers in Asia tack on a weekend of sightseeing after a week in a conference room. This is just one of the reasons why Asia has some of the best city hotels in the world. In cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Beijing, which are saturated with visitors, the standout hotels offer convenient locations, up-to-the-moment design, and impeccable service.

Every year, for the World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—sharing their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated hotels based on rooms and facilities, location, service, food and drink, and overall value. Properties were categorized as city or resort based on their locations.

This year’s winners for best city hotels in Asia are located in some of the continent’s busiest hubs. Large brands known to discerning travelers around the globe dominated the list—especially those based in Asia. These hotels, including the Peninsula, Swire Hotels, The Leela, Oberoi, and Mandarin Oriental, are renowned for their five-star service, often with staff who can predict their guests’ needs before a request is made. One reader remarked about the Leela Palace New Delhi, which ranked third in the category: “A grand hotel with impeccable service in all areas. The staff saw to our every need with a greeting and a smile.”

No. 10: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Score: 93.35

No. 9: Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, Hangzhou, China

Score: 93.39

No. 8: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand

Score: 93.68

No. 7: The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street

Score: 93.90

No. 6: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Score: 94.11

No. 5: Shinta Mani Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Score: 94.12

No. 4: The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi, India

Score: 94.42

No. 3: The Leela Palace New Delhi, India

Score: 95.06

No. 2: The Opposite House, Beijing

Score: 96.76

No. 1: The Peninsula Shanghai

Score: 97.01

The Peninsula Shanghai tops the category for the second year in a row for good reason. You can see the Peninsula Shanghai’s incredible service from the moment you step out of the airport, where a fleet of Wi-Fi-equipped Rolls-Royce Phantoms picks up guests of Deluxe Garden Suite or higher. The rooms are beautifully appointed and designed for convenience. “The closets are the largest I have ever seen,” marveled one respondent. The much-loved hotel breakfast (with dim sum and Western options) is served in the lobby, which is spacious for families but also features quiet nooks for conducting a bit of business.