SEVEN BELMOND HOTELS RECOGNISED IN THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS 2025

COPACABANA PALACE, A BELMOND HOTEL, RIO DE JANERIO RANKED AT NO.11 AND WINNER OF BEST HOTEL IN SOUTH AMERICA AND LAVAZZA HIGHEST NEW ENTRY AWARD

MAROMA, A BELMOND HOTEL, RIVIERA MAYA RANKED AT NO.33

HOTEL CIPRIANI, MOUNT NELSON, HOTEL DAS CATARATAS, SPLENDIDO, AND PALACIO NAZARENAS,

ALL BELMOND HOTELS, RECOGNISED IN THE GLOBAL RANKING THAT CELEBRATES 100 OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCEPTIONAL HOTELS ACROSS SIX CONTINENTS

Seven of Belmond’s most iconic properties have been recognised in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025. Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiroand Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya have been ranked No.11 and No.33 respectively, while Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice; Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls; Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino; and Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco secured a place in the extended 51–100 list. The third edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London and features industry-defining hotels spanning six continents worldwide.

Belmond’s inclusions mark a number of key achievements with Copacabana Palace winner of the Best Hotel in South America and Lavazza Highest New Entry Award in the Top 50; whilst the extended 51-100 list features Mount Nelson, Hotel das Cataratas, and Palacio Nazarenas as the only hotels from Africa, Brazil and Peru, along Hotel Cipriani, the highest-ranking hotel in Venice. Spanning four continents, these rankings reflect Belmond’s international presence.

The awards ceremony once again united the global travel and hospitality community to celebrate the world’s best hotels. Held at London’s iconic Old Billingsgate on the banks of the River Thames, the event showcased exceptional hotel experiences that will inspire consumers, travellers and hoteliers around the globe.

Belmond continues to solidify its position as a leading luxury travel brand, taking home seven accolades in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and the extended 51 – 100 list. With an over 45-year legacy, Belmond’s portfolio spans 43 properties across 24 countries and territories, under the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). The brand encompasses Slow Luxury, inviting guests to uncover their own pace of travel through incomparable experiences. From journeys onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe to historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, in the Florentine foothills, urban icons such as Copacabana Palace, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, Belmond is committed to the heritage of the future.

Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, says: “We’re delighted to return to London for the third edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. It’s an honour to gather so many leading voices in travel, hospitality and hotels – and to celebrate the very best. Our warmest congratulations go to every hotel on this year’s list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our newly expanded Academy of travel experts. We hope 2025’s list sparks inspiration for travellers as they plan their next trip.”

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 was revealed as part of a live countdown from No.50 to No.1. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards alongside the first ever 51-100 list and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 800 anonymous experts. This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.