The World’s 50 Best Hotels (2024) — Ranked by Price
Each year, The World’s 50 Best Hotels reveals the most outstanding hotels across the globe, from historic city landmarks to private island escapes. These hotels are recognized for their service, design, and unforgettable guest experiences.
But luxury doesn’t always mean unattainable. Some of the world’s best hotels start at just $300 per night, while others reach $4,500 per night for an entry-level room. This guide ranks all 50 winners from the 2024 list by their average starting nightly price (USD), helping travelers see which properties are surprisingly affordable and which are reserved for the ultra-wealthy.
If you’ve ever wondered “What does it cost to stay at the best hotels in the world?” or searched for the cheapest luxury hotels on the world’s top list, this breakdown gives you a clear view.
From Price (USD) Hotel Location Original Rank
$300 The Calile Brisbane 25
$300 The Tasman Hobart 49
$350 Desa Potato Head Bali 21
$400 Mount Nelson Cape Town 28
$400 Hotel Esencia Tulum 48
$500 Rosewood São Paulo São Paulo 24
$500 The Siam Bangkok 26
$550 Mandarin Oriental Bangkok 12
$600 Capella Bangkok 1
$600 Gleneagles Auchterarder 41
$650 Amangalla Galle 39
$700 Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya Bangkok 14
$800 The Upper House Hong Kong 5
$800 Chablé Yucatán Chocholá 16
$800 The Lana Dubai 23
$800 La Mamounia Marrakech 31
$800 Capella Singapore 33
$900 Rosewood Hong Kong 3
$900 Atlantis The Royal Dubai 9
$900 Park Hyatt Kyoto 27
$900 Four Seasons Madrid 32
$1,000 Maroma Riviera Maya 18
$1,000 Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles 35
$1,000 The Connaught London 46
$1,100 Claridge’s London 11
$1,100 The Carlyle New York 30
$1,200 Raffles Singapore 6
$1,200 Aman Tokyo 7
$1,200 Four Seasons at The Surf Club Surfside 34
$1,200 Suján Jawai Rajasthan 43
$1,200 Six Senses Zighy Bay Oman 45
$1,300 Nihi Sumba Sumba Island 10
$1,400 Borgo Santandrea Amalfi 20
$1,500 Hôtel de Crillon Paris 15
$1,500 Four Seasons Firenze Florence 19
$1,500 Bulgari Tokyo 22
$1,500 Le Bristol Paris 40
$1,500 Castello di Reschio Lisciano Niccone 42
$1,600 Royal Mansour Marrakech 38
$1,800 Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Antibes 17
$1,800 One&Only Mandarina Riviera Nayarit 29
$1,900 Soneva Fushi Maldives 8
$2,000 Passalacqua Lake Como 2
$2,200 Eden Rock St. Barths 36
$2,500 Kokomo Private Island Fiji 50
$2,500 Raffles London at The OWO London 13
$2,500 Singita (Kruger National Park) South Africa 44
$3,000 Cheval Blanc Paris 4
$3,500 Aman New York 37
$4,500 The Brando Tetiaroa 47
Key Insights
Most affordable luxury: The Calile in Brisbane and The Tasman in Hobart start from just $300 per night.
Best value in the top 10: Capella Bangkok, ranked the #1 hotel in the world, begins at around $600 per night.
Mid-range icons: Legendary names like Claridge’s London, The Carlyle New York, and Raffles Singapore fall in the $1,000–$1,200 range.
Ultra-luxury escapes: The Brando in French Polynesia tops the list at $4,500 per night, while Cheval Blanc Paris comes in at $3,000.
London and Paris dominate: Both cities feature multiple properties across a wide price spectrum, from $1,000 classics to $2,500+ ultra-luxury hotels.