Mandarin Oriental named the world’s best luxury hotel brand in 2025

Mandarin Oriental has been named the world’s best luxury hotel brand for 2025, according to Luxury Travel Intelligence. The group aligns 44 hotels, 12 residences, 26 homes, with a clear focus on experience and consistency.

2025 classification and LTI method

In the face of Mandarin Oriental’s leadership, Aman confirms its quiet strength. Its sleek design and extreme intimacy serve up hospitality with a very high perceived value.

Bvlgari is pursuing a very clear urban trajectory, with an assertive jewelled luxury. What’s more, its consistency from address to address makes it a credible sparring partner for Mandarin Oriental.

Oetker Collection relies on exceptional, often historic establishments, where service is chiselled to perfection. At the same time, the brand retains a human scale that brings it closer to the Mandarin Oriental model.

“The evaluation is based on more than 130 criteria, with no public voting or sponsorship.

Service and development trends

Rosewood is accelerating its focus on a sense of place and local culture. The move upmarket is also evident in every opening, as Mandarin Oriental sets the bar.

Four Seasons benefits from a strong global base and a very consistent service. As a result, its digital ecosystem and app enhance the personalization of every stay.

• Expert LTI methodology with measurable and comparable criteria.
• Growing importance of CSR, traceability and local impact.
• Useful, discreet, privacy-focused technology.
• Controlled growth to protect brand DNA.
• Holistic experience: wellness, gastronomy, art and destination.

Experience, well-being and sustainability

Six Senses remains a benchmark for integrative well-being and sustainability. As a result, its immersive programs are increasingly in tune with Mandarin Oriental’s exacting standards.

Auberge Resorts values a sense of gesture and local craftsmanship. Our human-scale retreats are aimed at travelers in search of genuine emotion.

Rocco Forte magnifies European heritage with a highly personal signature. What’s more, this singularity creates an inspiring counterpoint to the rigor of Mandarin Oriental.

One&Only plays on seaside glamour and up-and-coming iconic addresses. Now, the emphasis on gastronomy and private villas reinforces exclusivity.

Art of living and heritage

Belmond orchestrates the art of slow travel, between palaces, trains and cruises. Its heritage experiences are part of a high-level conversation with Mandarin Oriental.

Dorchester Collection stands for urban icon and made-to-measure service. In short, each address asserts a strong personality, while playing on the same level as Mandarin Oriental.

Iconic cities and new frontiers

Peninsula stands out for its discreet technology and precise service. The brand remains a benchmark in the city, following in the footsteps of Mandarin Oriental.

Banyan Tree reinforces its Asian roots, well-being and responsible hospitality. As a result, the balance between resorts and urban resorts meets the expectations revealed by Mandarin Oriental.

Raffles cultivates the spirit of legend and timeless elegance. Its historic addresses and new establishments maintain a dialogue of excellence with Mandarin Oriental.

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