The best hotels of 2013, as selected by TravelSort clients based on the most requested hotels and post-stay feedback, are the following top hotels. Although luxury hotel reservations ran the gamut from Bora Bora to Vancouver, these were the top 10, with Hawaii, Bali, and New York all well represented.
1. Four Seasons Maui at Wailea
“Still the best Maui hotel–lovely beach, gorgeous views, amazing Four Seasons service.”
“Loved our stay at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea and can't wait to go back. The only problem was leaving, and the fact that other Hawaii hotels were a let down after this one.”
Four Seasons Preferred Partner Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Food and beverage credit of USD100
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
- Complimentary basic Internet access for up to two devices
2. Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet
“The most luxurious former prison you'll ever stay in, with fantastic service and so convenient to the Blue Mosque and sights.”
Four Seasons Preferred Partner Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Food and beverage credit of USD100
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access
3. Four Seasons Hong Kong
“Superb Club level concierge service, fresh squeezed juices, noodle bar, wines and pastries. My new favorite in Hong Kong.”
Four Seasons Preferred Partner Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Spa credit of USD100
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access
4. Mandarin Oriental New York
“So glad I booked with you, and got to enjoy an upgrade, a spa treatment, and a ride in a Bentley, one of the house cars!”
Virtuoso Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
- Daily continental breakfast for two
- Spa credit of USD100
- Early check-in / late check-out subject to availability
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access
5. Langham Place 5th Avenue (Formerly The Setai Fifth Avenue)
“Easily the most spacious hotel rooms in NYC, and liked the in-room Nespresso machine and house car service in a Maserati.”
Virtuoso Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily continental breakfast for two at Measure Lounge
- $100 food and beverage credit
- Early check-in / late check-out subject to availability
6. Four Seasons Bora Bora
“Wow! Easily the best Four Seasons I've ever stayed in. The photos don't do it justice.”
Four Seasons Preferred Partner Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Spa credit of USD100
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
- 4pm late check-out based on availability and guaranteed 4pm late check-out on all overwater suites and villas for reservations of 7 or more nights
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access
7. Amankila, Bali
“After staying at Amankila I think I've become an Aman junkie–I want to plan my future trips around Aman resorts!”
Virtuoso Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily continental breakfast for two
- Complimentary lunch or dinner for two once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities
8. Trisara, Phuket
“Beautiful Ocean View Pool Villa, excellent Thai food, and attentive service–I'd go back in a heartbeat!”
Virtuoso Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily full breakfast for two
- Spa credit of USD100
- Early check-in / late check-out subject to availability
9. Four Seasons Bali at Sayan
“Beautiful and so serene. Enjoyed our upgraded villa and wish we could have stayed longer.”
Four Seasons Preferred Partner Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Spa credit of USD100
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all suite bookings
10. St. Regis Princeville
“Spectacular view and exquisite dinner at the Makana Terrace.”
Virtuoso Benefits, by Booking with TravelSort
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily full breakfast for two
- $100 resort credit once during stay
- Early check-in / late check-out subject to availability
If you've stayed at any of our best hotels of 2013, what was your experience?
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