Luxury hotels in Asia
We've ranked 147 luxury hotels across 23 Asian countries, from Bhutan's Himalayan lodges to overwater villas in the Maldives. The top-rated properties in Asia for 2026 include Six Senses Bhutan (10.0), Amantaka in Laos (9.9), and Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas (9.9), with nightly rates spanning $130 to over $10,000.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · ASIA
Category leaders
Service
10.0
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Krabi, Thailand · Ritz-Carlton
Food
10.0
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Mandarin Oriental
Value
10.0
Park Hyatt Doha
Doha, Qatar · Park Hyatt
Ambiance
10.0
Capella Ubud, Bali
Ubud, Indonesia · Capella
Rooms
9.9
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand · Aman
Location
9.9
Regent Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China · Regent
BROWSE BY COUNTRY
Countries in Asia
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best luxury hotel in Asia in 2026?
Six Senses Bhutan holds the top ranking with a perfect 10.0 score, operating a circuit of lodges across the Bhutanese valleys with rates from $555/night. Amantaka in Luang Prabang and Anantara Kihavah in the Maldives follow closely at 9.9, representing the highest-rated properties in Asia.
Which Asian country has the most 5-star hotels?
China leads with 26 luxury properties in our index, followed by Japan with 20 and Indonesia with 13. China's top-rated option is Rosewood Hong Kong (9.8), while Japan's leader is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto (9.8), both priced from around $160–$312/night.
Are luxury hotels in the Maldives worth the price?
The Maldives offers 9 luxury resorts starting at $1,330/night, with Anantara Kihavah scoring 9.9 and the Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi reaching $7,150/night. The high cost reflects private overwater villas, seaplane transfers, and remote atoll locations — scores suggest the top properties deliver on that premium, though mid-tier Maldives resorts are less consistent.
What is the cheapest 5-star hotel in Asia?
Park Hyatt Doha in Qatar starts at $130/night, making it the most affordable luxury hotel in our Asia index. Other entry-level options under $175/night include The St. Regis Macao ($160), Amanpulo in the Philippines ($157), and Rosewood Hong Kong ($162).
When is the best time to visit luxury hotels in Asia?
Peak season varies sharply by region: November to March is ideal for Southeast Asia, the Maldives, and India, avoiding monsoon rains. Japan peaks during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (November), while Bhutan is best in spring and autumn for clear Himalayan views.
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