World's Best Hotels 2014: Travel + Leisure magazine has asked readers to vote for their favorite hotels and resorts for 19 years and counting. According to CNN, categories such as value, food, service, rooms and location are included. More than just a list of the best properties, the World's Best Awards results also highlight bigger travel trends including where travellers, as a community, are going. This year, Triple Creek Ranch, in Darby, Montana, topped the list.
Here are the 5 best hotels according to Travel + Leisure Magazine as reported by CNN:
No. 1 Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana
Score: 97.44
A luxurious mountain retreat, Triple Creek Ranch knows how to pamper its guests (adults only). Itineraries are tailored to fit your preference of activities, among them, scenic hikes, wildlife spotting, wine tastings, cattle drives and helicopter tours above
Glacier or Yellowstone National Parks.
No. 2 Nayara Springs, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Score: 97.00
At Nayara Springs, each of the 16 villas comes with its own plunge pool, drawing on mineral-rich spring waters from Arenal Volcano next door. Venetian mirrors, hand-loomed rugs and hammocks add to the easy-breezy vibe at this secluded jungle retreat, complete with a spa and yoga or Pilates offered daily.
No. 3 Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Score: 96.91
Once an apartment complex during Hungarian Communist rule, this 179-room hotel is now one of the Four Seasons' grandest properties. The luxury brand gave new life to the 1906 Art Nouveau structure with a $125 million restoration, and ever since, the hotel lobby has wowed visitors with its stained-glass windows, mosaic tiles and custom-made crystal chandelier. Opt for a Danube-facing room, and plan your visit during summer to check out the nearby Festival of Folk Arts at Buda Castle.
No. 4 Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Score: 96.27
At Southern Ocean Lodge, each of the 21 suites is outfitted with limestone floors, works by local artists and an outdoor terrace. Don't look for an AC switch -- it's unnecessary here: The lodge was built to take advantage of natural weather patterns on Kangaroo Island.
Book the glass-walled Osprey Pavilion suite for a private plunge pool and hand-carved granite bath, or try your luck fishing Hanson Bay. Chef Tim Bourke will incorporate your catch into a dish along with local produce.
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No. 5 Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Score: 96.20
A Victorian oceanfront hotel renovated to the tune of $146 million, this 1868 property is as grand as ever. Croquet lawns nod to old-world glamour, while 49 light-filled guest rooms and 22 private villas feature modern bathrooms and custom-made furnishings.
Consider visiting in the off season -- moody skies, long walks on the private beach and cozy treatments at the hotel spa make for a romantic stay. We recommend requesting the Grand Deluxe Room 301 for its ocean views, freestanding tub and blue-tiled fireplace.
