What makes a good hotel? The ambience that gives you the wonderful feeling of being at home? The unique service that fulfils your every wish? Or the excellent location, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the world around you and, if necessary, to discover it on foot? The Falstaff Hotel Guide consists of an exclusive selection of first-class hotels, which have been rated in six different categories by our experts with a total of 100 points. In addition to our readers, these are mainly the members of the Falstaff Travel Club, supplemented by a selected jury of experts. From these evaluations, a democratic overall ranking was created, which guarantees a unique selection of top hotels in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and South Tyrol as well as international insider tips.

These are the Top 10 Hotels International!

1st Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro 100/100

22420-002 Rio de Janeiro
Located on the legendary Ipanema Beach, the hotel designed by star designer Philippe Starck, pays homage to the Golden Age of Bossa Nova. 
fasano.com.br

2. the Peninsula Hong Kong 100/100

Hong Kong
Elegance and luxury meet at a prime location overlooking Victoria Harbour. 
peninsula.com.

3. hotel d'Angleterre 100/100

1050 Copenhagen
A flagship of Copenhagen and also of the Danish hotel industry in highest imaginable luxury. 
dangleterre.com

4th Hôtel Plaza Athénée 100/100

75008 Paris
Legendary hotel at Avenue Montaigne with a chic spa. 
dorchestercollection.com

5th Cheval Blanc St. Tropez 100/100

83990 St. Tropez
Traditional house opened in 1936 with legendary cuisine and magnificent sea views: Modern minimalism meets classic Riviera esprit.
chevalblanc.com

6 Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens 100/100

166 71 Athens
Right at Athens Riviera, a relaxed luxury hotel can be expected. 
fourseasons.com

7. the Connaught 100/100

W1k 2AL London
Venerable luxury hotel, finely tuned blend of elegance and lightness.
the-connaught.co.uk

8th Mandarin Oriental, Milan 100/100

20121 Milan
Elegant luxury hotel with modern chic and oriental accents.
mandarinoriental.com

9 The Gritti Palace, Venice, a Luxury Collection Hotel 100/100

30124 Venice
Splendid luxury right at the Canale Grande within historic walls and in Venetian style.
thegrittipalace.com

10. AMAN Tokyo 100/100

100-0004 Tokyo
Elegance in the heart of the financial district. Excellent cuisine in the restaurants. 
aman.com

These are the international winners in the sustainability category!

Soneva Jani 98/100

Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Spacious water villas with fresh water pools and plenty of space for families. 
soneva.com

Soneva Fushi 98/100

Baa Atoll, Maldives
Luxury on a pristine island. You choose between villas on the sunset and sunrise side of the island.
soneva.com

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