Brisbane and Hobart hotels get global recognition

Brisbane and Hobart have trumped Sydney and Melbourne on a new list of the world's '50 Best' hotels for 2024.

Retaining its title as the best hotel in Australia (and Oceania), was The Calile Hotel in Brisbane (above), ranked 25th.

Joining this year's top 50 was The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Hobart, landing in 49th spot.

The organisers described The Calille as an example of "laid-back, sun-soaked, chic Aussie hospitality", noting that it "riffs on modernist Miami and Palm Springs while also nodding to the design stylings of 1960s Australia".

The Fortitude Valley hotel is operated by TFE Hotels.

The Marriott-operated Tasman was parised for its "three distinct architectural eras cleverly melded into one seamless, luxurious whole".

"What binds this eccentric collection of styles together is an uncompromising attention to detail, a sense of relaxed luxury and a uniquely Tasmanian style and pace," the awards panel said.

Capella Bangkok, overlooking the Chao Phraya River, took the top spot, climbing 10 places from No.11 in the 2023 list to also clinch The Best Hotel in Asia 2024 title.

The No.2 spot went to Passalacqua (number one last year), set in an 18th-century villa on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como.

The Rosewood Hang Kong took the No.3 spot.

Asia led the way with 19 ranked hotels in total, while Bangkok solidified its reputation as a global travel hub, boasting four hotels on the list: Capella Bangkok (No.1), Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (No.12), Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River (No.14) and The Siam (No.26).

The awards were announced overnight at one of London’s most historic venues, The Guildhall.

The Calile general manager Chris Kemlo said the WB50 recognition reaffirmed his team's commitment to providing the best possible guest experience.

"This achievement is a testament to our dedicated hotel team, whose unwavering commitment to excellence and exceptional service drives us to continually exceed our guests' expectations," he said. "Together, we embrace our values and strive to make every stay memorable.

"We want to thank our owners for delivering an incredible brand vision and an incredibly beautiful hotel and our fellow Top 50 winners including The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart and Kokomo Private Island Fiji who made the list for the very first time. "

You can find the full list here: https://www.theworlds50best.com/hotels/list/1-50