Ritz-Carlton made its debut as one of the world's top hotel brands on Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best list. Part of the brand's appeal? Location. Whether it's New York or Montreal (pictured), booking a reservation with Ritz-Carlton usually means you'll be staying in a great location. For more of Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best Awards, which cover everything from hotels to airports, visit <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelandleisure.com%2Fworlds-best" target="_blank" target="_blank">travelandleisure.com</a>.
10. Ritz-Carlton —
Ritz-Carlton made its debut as one of the world's top hotel brands on Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best list. Part of the brand's appeal? Location. Whether it's New York or Montreal (pictured), booking a reservation with Ritz-Carlton usually means you'll be staying in a great location. For more of Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best Awards, which cover everything from hotels to airports, visit travelandleisure.com.
Ritz-Carlton
The Mandarin Oriental's first property, which debuted in Hong Kong in 1963, set a standard by being the tallest skyscraper in the city. The historic Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (pictured) has hosted guests such as Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson and Sophia Loren.
9. Mandarin Oriental —
The Mandarin Oriental's first property, which debuted in Hong Kong in 1963, set a standard by being the tallest skyscraper in the city. The historic Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (pictured) has hosted guests such as Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson and Sophia Loren.
Mandarin Oriental
Orient-Express re-branded last year and is now known as Belmond. Whether at a Belmond resort such as Lima, Peru's Belmond Miraflores Park (pictured) or sailing on one of its river cruises, the company is revered by T+L readers for its attention to detail.
8. Belmond —
Orient-Express re-branded last year and is now known as Belmond. Whether at a Belmond resort such as Lima, Peru's Belmond Miraflores Park (pictured) or sailing on one of its river cruises, the company is revered by T+L readers for its attention to detail.
Belmond
Auberge Resorts offerers some of the world's best service, food, design and locations, according to T+L readers. The French-inspired, adults-only Auberge du Soleil (pictured) is set in California's Napa Valley.
7. Auberge —
Auberge Resorts offerers some of the world's best service, food, design and locations, according to T+L readers. The French-inspired, adults-only Auberge du Soleil (pictured) is set in California's Napa Valley.
Auberge
St. Regis properties have touches like fresh flowers in guest rooms and live jazz performances. The hallmark St. Regis Butler Service has been in place since Colonel Astor IV debuted the first St. Regis hotel in New York (pictured) in 1904.
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St. Regis properties have touches like fresh flowers in guest rooms and live jazz performances. The hallmark St. Regis Butler Service has been in place since Colonel Astor IV debuted the first St. Regis hotel in New York (pictured) in 1904.
St. Regis
Premium pampering may be the Four Seasons' most unifying quality (pool attendants with heated towels, on-demand BMWs), but the brand is also known for being family friendly. This includes the Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo (pictured).
5. Four Seasons —
Premium pampering may be the Four Seasons' most unifying quality (pool attendants with heated towels, on-demand BMWs), but the brand is also known for being family friendly. This includes the Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo (pictured).
Four Seasons
The Rosewood difference, according to T+L voters, is the brand's uncanny ability to anticipate the needs of its guests. The Rosewood Mayakoba (pictured) in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, offers 11 different types of suites.
4. Rosewood —
The Rosewood difference, according to T+L voters, is the brand's uncanny ability to anticipate the needs of its guests. The Rosewood Mayakoba (pictured) in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, offers 11 different types of suites.
Rosewood
Founded in 1866, Asia's oldest hotel company set the bar high for faultless hospitality. Last year, the group welcomed its 10th property, the Peninsula Paris. The Peninsula Tokyo (pictured) sits across from the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park.
3. Peninsula —
Founded in 1866, Asia's oldest hotel company set the bar high for faultless hospitality. Last year, the group welcomed its 10th property, the Peninsula Paris. The Peninsula Tokyo (pictured) sits across from the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park.
Peninsula
Self-proclaimed "Aman junkies" rave about the service and design aesthetic of Aman resorts. Locally sourced materials, breathtaking locations and inspiration from native cultures have become a trademark of this brand. Amanyara (pictured) is located in Turks and Caicos.
2. Aman —
Self-proclaimed "Aman junkies" rave about the service and design aesthetic of Aman resorts. Locally sourced materials, breathtaking locations and inspiration from native cultures have become a trademark of this brand. Amanyara (pictured) is located in Turks and Caicos.
Aman
All of Oberoi's properties are known for extraordinary service, lavish accommodations and attention to detail. Though the bulk of its properties are in India, it has resorts in Indonesia, Dubai, Mauritius, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra (pictured) is just 600 meters from India's Taj Mahal.
1. Oberoi —
All of Oberoi's properties are known for extraordinary service, lavish accommodations and attention to detail. Though the bulk of its properties are in India, it has resorts in Indonesia, Dubai, Mauritius, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra (pictured) is just 600 meters from India's Taj Mahal.
Oberoi