WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S.
News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and
consumer advice, today announced the 2017 Best Hotels. The rankings
evaluate more than 3,000 luxury hotels across the USA, the
Caribbean (now including Havana,
Cuba), Canada and Mexico.
In the Best Hotels in the USA rankings, Chicago's The Langham jumped to No. 1, followed by
Hawaii's Four Seasons Resort
Hualalai at No. 2 and The Jefferson,
Washington, DC at No. 3. U.S. News awards the top 10 percent
of ranked hotels with a Gold badge. These three U.S. cities are
home to the highest number of Gold badge-winning hotels for
2017:
- New York City has 23 Gold badge winners out of 202 ranked
hotels.
- Las Vegas has 11 Gold badge winners out of 46 ranked
hotels.
- Los Angeles has 10 Gold badge winners out of 79 ranked
hotels.
Gold badge hotels in the U.S. are three times more likely to
offer infinity pools, free fitness classes and free kids clubs than
other ranked hotels. And consumers are willing to pay more for top
quality – our research shows these hotels' rates are approximately
60 percent higher than their competitors'.
Outside of the U.S., Eden Rock –
St. Barths is ranked as the Best Hotel in the Caribbean. The
One&Only Palmilla takes the top spot for the Best Hotel in
Mexico. For the fourth year in a row, the Ritz-Carlton,
Montreal earns recognition as the
Best Hotel in Canada.
New this year, U.S. News debuted a ranking of the Best Hotels in
Havana. IBEROSTAR Parque Central takes the top spot on this
inaugural list.
"Our rankings are designed to narrow down the perfect hotel for
your vacation – whether it is on a beach, in a major city or in a
remote location," said Erin Shields,
travel editor at U.S. News. "The U.S. News Best Hotels hit the mark
for both travelers and industry experts, offering exceptional
customer service and luxury amenities."
How to Find the Best Hotel
Travelers looking for a top hotel typically have a destination
or a hotel brand in mind. As in past years, U.S. News has published
the 2017 Best Hotels rankings in more than 200 destinations. This
time of year, the most popular hotel searches are in warm-weather
spots, including Maui, Turks and Caicos and Cancun. U.S. News also
ranks the Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico,
new additions to our hotel rankings. For vacationers who have
points with loyalty programs, such as Marriott Rewards or Hilton
HHonors, a Best Hotels by Brand directory is also available.
U.S. News scored luxury hotels (4-star and higher) using a
methodology that combines each hotel's industry awards with expert
and guest reviews. These rankings are part of the expanding U.S.
News Travel channel, which evaluates the Best Hotels in Europe,
Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards
Programs.
2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels
Rankings
In the
USA
1. The Langham,
Chicago
2. Four Seasons Resort,
Hualalai
3. The Jefferson, Washington,
DC
4. Montage Kapalua
Bay
5. The Lodge at Sea
Island
In Canada
1. Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
2. Rosewood Hotel Georgia
3. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
4. The Wickaninnish Inn
5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
In the
Caribbean
1. Eden Rock – St.
Barths
2. Jumby Bay, A Rosewood
Resort
3. Jamaica
Inn
4. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton
Reserve
5. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand
Cayman
In Mexico
1. One&Only Palmilla, Los
Cabos
2. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A
Rosewood Resort
3. Rosewood Mayakoba
4. The Resort at Pedregal
5. La Casa Que Canta
For more information, visit Best Hotels and use #BestHotels17 on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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