The annual Luxe List showcases our picks of the best new hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more about it—and see lists from other years—here.
This year the list is larger than ever, featuring 41 properties in more than a dozen countries, all vetted by our roving band of discerning contributors. From a walled desert retreat in Abu Dhabi to a riverfront ryokan in Kyoto, read on to discover a remarkable range of places that truly rise above the rest in terms of look, locations, service, and value. Email us at editors@destinasian.com with any questions or feedback. Happy travels!
Australia
China
- Amanfayun, Hangzhou
- Fairmont Beijing, Beijing
- Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai
- Hullett House, Hong Kong
- Peninsula Shanghai, Shanghai
- Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
- The Upper House, Hong Kong
- Yi House Art Hotel 798, Beijing
Fiji
India
- Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda Beach
- Leela Palace Kempinski, Udaipur
- Park Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- Raas, Jodhpur
Indonesia
Japan
Laos
Lebanon
Malaysia
- Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh
- Clove Hall, Penang
- Straits Collection, Penang
Maldives
New Zealand
Singapore
South Korea
Srilanka
Thailand
- Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui
- Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach, Koh Samui
- Paresa, Phuket
- Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi
- Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok
- Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood
