Forbes Travel Guide has created its first two listings with “the best” of 2018, highlighting the world ‘s most luxurious hotels and luxury Spas of the World. Fifty-eight hotels and 30 spas around the world have received this prestigious award.

Verified Listings were made from data provided by incognito inspectors from the company who stayed in various establishments and evaluated for 900 standards used to determine the annual scores for the awards star ratings guide that they announced in February.

“We are pleased to highlight the hotels and luxury Spas 2018 in nue stros Verified Listings first , “said Amanda Frasier, Executive Vice President of Standards and Classifications of Forbes Travel Guide.

“Today, when so many claim to be luxury properties, the expression has become omnipresent. Verified
Listings of Forbes Travel Guide offer travelers a source of objective and based on facts so they can make informed decisions , “said Frasier. “These illustrious properties have been extensively tested and verified to ensure they offer luxury in all its services. We are proud to this opportunity to congratulate all those who are linked to prestigious properties in our Verified Listings “.

The list of hotels most luxurious of the 2018 World Travel Guide Forbes includes 58 hotels in 17 countries, of which 52 are five – star hotels, and 6 of Four Stars. The main countries are the United States with 25 hotels, with 8 hotels China, and Indonesia, Italy, and Mexico with 3 hotels each, all considered luxury.

The main destinations are Macau 4 hotels, Las Vegas, New York and Bali hotels with 3 each, and Los Angeles / Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Manila 2 featured in each city.
Brands with leading hotels include the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 7 hotels, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company 5, Melco Resorts 3, and MGM Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Park Hyatt, Rocco Porte Hotels, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Trump Hotel Collection and Wynn Resorts with 2 hotels featured each brand.

The list highlights the best results in the “luxury items” in inspections of Forbes Travel Guide 2018 – 6% of the highest scores of all Star Rating hotels in the world.
Luxury Elements reflected from the level of attention to the level of comfort, plus options and luxurious amenities that are available for guests. They include among others:
– Around the hotel they are unique and provide a suitable environment, with a special focus on interior design and landscaping.

– The hotel provides special touches to enhance the guest experience, like fresh flowers in the rooms, some element or focus on turndown service, wet towels and fresh fruit in the gym, etc.

– The rooms are highly comfortable with sheets and pillows of the highest quality, luxury toiletries and bathrobes, towels and slippers of high quality.

– Belongings of guests are treated with care and consideration.

– There is a wide range and fair presentation of drinks and food in the bar, restaurant and room service. Tableware, napkins and coasters are of exceptional quality.

The List of luxury Spas 2018 World Travel Guide Forbes includes 30 spas in 6 countries, of which 21 are five – star spas, and 9 Four Stars. The main countries are the United States with 12 spas and 2 additional spas in Puerto Rico, and China 9 spas.
The main destinations are Macau 5 spas, Hong Kong with 3 spas, and Riviera Maya and Puerto Rico with two spas.

Brands with leading spas include Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group with 4 spas, luxury brands Marriott with 6 spas (five of which are Ritz-Carlton) and Melco Velas Resorts and spas Resorts with 2 highlights of each brand.

The list highlights the best results in environmental standards and facilities inspections Forbes Travel Guide 2018 – 11% of the highest scores of all Star Rating spas in the world.

Environment standards and facilities reflect from the level of attention to the level of comfort, plus options and luxurious amenities that are available for guests. They include among others:
– Within the private treatment rooms, the atmosphere is comfortable, quiet, private and relaxed.
– The shared spaces of the spa are sufficiently large and carefully designed.
– There is an adequate supply of spa items, and these are available in a convenient and attractive in the showers and changing rooms.

– The spa items (. Eg shampoo, conditioner, lotions, etc.) are of exceptional quality.

– effects of light, sound, smells and other visual elements to create a unique atmosphere are used.

Double Award

8 that stand out in the Verified Listings with double awards, ie your hotel and spa have received this prestigious honor. Wynn has three winners in Macau – Wynn Macau, The Spa at Encore at Wynn Macau and Spa Palace Macau.

ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau The Ritz-Carlton, Macao
Nüwa Spa Macau Nüwa Macau
OH! Spa Ocean House
salamander Salamander Resort & Spa Spa
Sense, TO Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Mayakoba Mayakoba
Spa botanical Dorado Beach, TO Ritz-Carlton The Reserve Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent global rating system for hotels, restaurants and luxury spas. Since its inception under the name of Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company developed the first system of five – star rating (Five-Star Rating) in the United States. Today, Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate each establishment, with reference to 900 rigorous standards and objectives. The annual Star Ratings Company, its reviews, and anecdotes of daily travel help travelers to choose the best luxury experiences worldwide. For more information on the Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com

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