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The annual list

The RARE List 2027.

Twenty hotels. Seven awards. One honest jury of people who actually stayed. The first edition covers Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris and Portugal.

Nominations for the first edition are open below.

Exterior of Cheval Blanc Paris
Courtesy of Cheval Blanc Paris
Vila Atlântico I & II, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Algarve (Porches)
Courtesy of Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
canal in bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Aerial view of a sandy beach cove at Amanpuri, Thailand, surrounded by dense tropical forest and rocky outcrops
Courtesy of Amanpuri
Exterior of Raffles Singapore
Courtesy of Raffles Singapore
View from The Upper House, Hong Kong
Courtesy of The Upper House

The categories

Seven awards.

Hotel of the Year

The single stay that moved us most.

Best City Hotel

A great hotel that could only exist in its city.

Best Beach Resort

Sand, sea and the feeling of having the coast to yourself.

Best Private Villa

Privacy, space and a pool with a view.

Best Spa and Wellness

Treatments and rituals worth the journey alone.

Best Arrival

The first ten minutes, done perfectly.

Best New Opening

The newcomer already worthy of the list.

How we judge

We score the arrival, the room, the sleep, the food, the service and the sense of place.

What it costs hotels

Nothing. There is no entry fee and no paid placement. Winners receive a badge and a certificate to share.

Nominate a hotel

Guests and hotels can nominate any ultra luxury property in our launch destinations.

Nominations

Suggest a hotel for 2027.

Thank you. We'll reply within one working day.