When choosing a hotel for the holidays, we often turn to the reviews of experienced tourists, spending hours studying themed sites on the Internet. However, even in this case, the result does not always live up to our expectations. The most demanding tourists should trust in the choice of professionals, such as the Travel + Leisure Magazine.
Experts from this reputable travel magazine have chosen the best hotels of the world 2012located in different parts of the Earth, but invariably offering the highest class service. Today we publish the Top 5 best hotels in the world, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine.
5. Discovery Shores, Philippines, Boracay island.
The five-star hotel is located on the territory of the best sandy beach of the Philippine archipelago. Each guest is delivered to the hotel free of charge by boat from the airport. The center of the island can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes. The hotel fits into the surrounding landscape thanks to the laconic architecture. The rooms are designed in the style of modern minimalism using the highest quality materials. The best room is a two-bedroom suite of 122 square meters. Many rooms have a spa bath located on the terrace.
4. Oberoi udivilas, India, Udaipur.
This 5-star hotel is located just 3 km from the city center, and has its own territory on the shores of Lake Pichola. Some rooms have their own pools and outdoor dining pavilions. The hotel offers a luxurious spa and an outdoor pool with lake views. All rooms are decorated in national style, equipped with all necessary modern equipment and high-speed Internet access. The best room of the hotel is Kohinoor Suite, it has an area of 138 sq.m. The room has a private pool, a courtyard with a fountain and a garden, a sauna, a living room with a fireplace and two bedrooms. The hotel has 3 restaurants and a bar.
3. Southern ocean lodge, Australia, Kangaroo Island.
The luxurious complex of cottages is located on the most picturesque of the Australian islands. There are more than 20 national parks that can boast of unspoiled nature. Many of the hotel rooms have breathtaking ocean views. The Southern Ocean Lodge has only 21 suites, each of which is equipped with everything necessary for the most luxurious vacation to the sound of the ocean wave. The main concept of the hotel is a combination of comfort with wildlife.
2. Triple Creek Ranch, USA, Montana, the city of Darby.
The hotel allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Wild West, filled with all the little things that a modern person needs for a comfortable stay. The owners of Triple Creek Ranch Wayne and Judy Kilpatrick greet each guest with homemade cookies and watch with care that the guests are satisfied around the clock. Around the hotel are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in any season. In winter - skiing on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, in summer - walks on the prairies or rafting on the Salmon River.
1. Singita grumeti reserves, Tanzania, Serengeti National Park.
The best hotel in the world 2012 It offers guests an eco-friendly safari experience with every conceivable luxury. On the territory there are 7 cottages decorated in a national style with elements of the East. The rooms have exclusive handmade furniture, antiques and designer textiles. Each cottage has a living room, dressing room, bedrooms, bathroom, terrace with private pool. On the territory there is a Sasakwa Lodge spa, two tennis courts, a croquet field, a stable, billiards, a shooting range for archers, yoga rooms, bike rental and even balloons.