La Liste, the global authority in gastronomic evaluation, today unveils its highly anticipated selection of the world’s finest hotels for 2025. The result of an algorithm analysing thousands of reviews, professional evaluations, and guest feedback, this selection represents hospitality excellence across three continents.
Here are the luxury European hotels who made the list.
La Réserve Paris (Paris, France) – A masterclass in discreet opulence, this Parisian jewel offers an exquisite blend of 19th-century elegance and 21st-century sophistication. Behind its stately façade, guests discover an intimate sanctuary where faultless service anticipates desires before they’re even formed.
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The Connaught Hotel (London, United Kingdom) – Where British heritage meets contemporary artistry, The Connaught balances storied tradition with bold innovation Its legendarily attentive service, helmed by the world’s finest butlers, transforms each stay into a narrative of timeless refinement.
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The Savoy (London, United Kingdom) – An enduring icon of British cultural identity, The Savoy transcends mere hospitality to embody an entire era of sophistication. Its rooms-witnessing over a century of history-continue to set the standard for luxurious restraint while its legendary American Bar remains the spiritual home of cocktail artistry.
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Cheval Blanc Paris (Paris, France) – Overlooking the Seine in the reborn La Samaritaine, this LVMH masterpiece redefines contemporary French luxury. Art, gastronomy, and design converge in spaces of breathtaking beauty, where every element has been considered with almost obsessive attention to detail.
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Il San Pietro di Positano (Positano, Italy) – Carved into the precipitous Amalfi coastline, this miraculous feat of architecture cascades down the cliffside in a series of terraced gardens and panoramic platforms. Each room-a private belvedere suspended between azure sky and crystalline Mediterranean-offers what may be Italy’s most dramatic seascape. The hotel’s private beach, accessible only by elevator cut through solid rock, epitomizes the exclusive yet authentic Italian experience that has drawn discerning travellers for generations.
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J.K. Place Capri (Marina Grande, Italy) – Not merely a hotel but a masterly reimagining of the sophisticated Italian beach house. With its perfectly judged residential atmosphere-where rare antiques converse with contemporary pieces across sun-drenched spaces-J.K. Place captures Capri’s effortless glamour while offering a sanctuary from its summer crowds.
Trends for Hotels and Global Hospitality for 2025
Uncompromising Ultra-Luxury – The ultra-high-end segment continues its ascent with establishments constantly pushing the boundaries of luxury. The most affluent clients now seek the exceptional in all circumstances, with increasingly personalized services and ever more spectacular amenities.
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Harmonious Environmental Integration – Particularly visible in hotels located in exceptional natural settings, this trend is characterized by a minimalist architectural approach that preserves and enhances the landscape rather than dominating it. The hotel becomes an organic extension of its environment.
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Invisible yet omnipresent technology – “Smart rooms” are becoming ubiquitous, offering an experience where cutting-edge technology remains discreet while anticipating guests’ needs. Artificial intelligence personalizes the environment (temperature, lighting, music) without visible intervention from the guest.
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The Holistic Revolution – Wellness is no longer a mere complement but has become the central element of the luxury hotel offering. Spas are expanding, programs are intensifying and becoming personalized, now integrating advanced sciences, preventive medicine, and ancestral practices in a holistic approach to the stay.
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Authentic Cultural Immersion – Authenticity has established itself as a cardinal value. Travelers reject anonymous, standardized luxury in favour of experiences rooted in local culture. Hotels are becoming ambassadors of their territory, showcasing craftsmanship, gastronomy, and local traditions in an immersive and distinctive experience.
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Large-Scale Tourism Planning – Hotel projects are now part of ambitious territorial visions. From the Maldives to Saudi Arabia, tourism engineering mobilizes considerable intellectual resources to design unprecedented experiences. The Desert Rock Resort perfectly illustrates this trend where hotel infrastructure becomes inseparable from a global vision of the territory.
Beyond these major orientations, several micro-trends are shaping the evolution
Visit www.laliste.com for more information on the recipients of the awards this year, maybe give yourself some travel inspo for your next holiday.