U.S. News Announces Top European Hotels
by Richard D'Ambrosio /The Lanesborough Hotel in London. Photo: Elliott Brown
Italian hotels claimed the next three spots with Hotel Santa Caterina on the Amalfi Coast at No. 2, J.K. Place Roma in Rome at No. 3 and Palazzo Avino, also on the Amalfi Coast, following at No. 4. France's Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris rounds out the top five.
With 28 award-winning hotels, Italy had the strongest showing in the overall rankings, followed by England with 24 Gold badge winners, France with 20, and Portugal and Switzerland each with 11.
The Best Hotels in Europe methodology evaluates five-star hotels based on a composite of expert and guest ratings and awards. In addition to awarding Gold badges, U.S. News identifies the top 30% of ranked hotels within each destination, such as Paris or London, with Silver badges. The rankings evaluate more than 2,000 five-star hotels in over 40 countries.
Overall Best Hotels in Europe:
1. The Lanesborough (England)
2. Hotel Santa Caterina (Italy)
3. J.K. Place Roma (Italy)
4. Palazzo Avino (Italy)
5. Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris (France)
6. Four Seasons Gresham Palace (Hungary)
7. The Beaumont (England)
8. Corinthia Hotel London (England)
9. The Milestone Hotel (England)
10. Hôtel Plaza Athénée (France)