Best hotels in Asia

The Peninsula Shanghai

Hotel Shanghai, China

10 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This handsome modern take on Art Deco doesn’t put a foot wrong. Built to the Peninsula hotel group’s exacting specifications in 2009, a lot of thought has gone into getting the fine detail right, from the intuitive iPad room controls to the exquisite afternoon tea pastries that melt in the mouth. Read expert review

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Hotel Maldives

10 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A 50-minute boat ride away from capital Malé, The Ritz-Carlton has opened on the Fari Islands, a recent development described as Maldives 2.0 due to its innovative concept where three independent resorts connect across a lagoon. It offers 100 seriously sleek villas, a Bamford spa and a plethora of restaurants. Read expert review

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Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Hotel Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Rising out of rice fields above the Ayung River, the Four Seasons Sayan is a sophisticated tropical resort offering swish facilities, sterling service and experiences to remember, from biking through local villages to art tours and beautiful Balinese healing rituals. Read expert review

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Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Hotel Félicité, Seychelles

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

The hippest kid on the Seychelles block, Zil Pasyon, or 'Passion Island', is the Six Senses first foray into Africa – and they’re off to flying start. This private-island resort offers 30 gorgeous villas and a spectacular spa wedged between granite boulders at the ocean’s edge. Read expert review

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North Island Seychelles

Hotel Seychelles

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Like a crack team of artisans dedicated to reconstructing a natural cathedral, North Island’s 100-strong team of specialists have crafted an island paradise like no other. As a result, the delicate footprint of this pioneering barefoot luxury lodge barely disturbs the island’s extraordinary natural beauty. Read expert review

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Taj Lake Palace

Hotel Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

One of the world’s most romantic destination hotels, the Palace floats like a beautiful white ship on the waters of Lake Pichola, with 360-degree views of surrounding Udaipur. Expertly managed and staffed by the Taj group, the service is flawless, cuisine standards are high, and the overall experience unforgettable. Read expert review

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Chhatra Sagar

Hotel Rajasthan, India

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

There’s nowhere better to take time out on a tour of Rajasthan than at this luxurious tented camp set above a lake rich in birdlife. It’s superbly run by descendants of the area’s former rulers and one of my top five places to stay in India. Read expert review

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Malabar Hill Sri Lanka

Hotel Weligama, Sri Lanka

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of forested hills, rice paddies and Weligama’s palm-dominated coastline from this highly styled hotel, which occupies a lofty ridge three miles inland from sandy beaches and surf breaks. Expect first-class staffing, standout food, and just 10 hidden-away villas with infinity pools. Read expert review

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The Langham Jakarta

Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

The Langham Jakarta is redefining high-society style in Indonesia’s capital. The ultra-luxurious hotel is a property of grand proportions, with a sense of opulence to match. The elegant décor and restaurants with close connections to Michelin-star chefs make the property a destination in itself. Read expert review

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Potato Head Studios

Hotel Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Travellers with a conscience will revel in all that luxurious Potato Head Studios has to offer: it’s a hip, progressive and creative destination that’s as good for the planet as it is for the body, soul and Instagram account. Read expert review

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25hours Hotel Dubai One Central

Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

What do you give a city that has everything? This hotel, that’s what. Clever, surprising and so sexy, it entertains guests from dawn to… well, dawn. Among its many delights are excellent dining, the hottest nightspot in town, gallery-worthy art, a superb spa and a prime location overlooking the Museum of the Future. Read expert review

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Velaa Private Island

Hotel Noonu Atoll, Maldives

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

The Maldives’ only Troon golf course, air-conditioned tennis courts and a snow room are among the distinguishing features of Velaa Private Island. Others include a climbing wall, a wine tower and all the latest watersports toys. For unbridled fun, grab a Seabob and explore the reef teeming with marine life. Read expert review

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Raffles Bali

Hotel Bali, Indonesia

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Raffles Bali is a serene oasis that celebrates its beautiful tropical setting in languid island style. It’s open, breezy and light, with plush gardens and a sea view from every villa, table and infinity pool. It’s all you’d expect from one of the world’s leading hotel brands – and more. Read expert review

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Six Senses Laamu

Hotel Laamu Atoll, Maldives

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

As far as eco-luxe experiences go this is about as glorious as it gets. The star-gazing is phenomenal, the horizons go on forever and the marine life is magnificent, while guests are further spoilt with a surfeit of white beaches, surf breaks, an outdoor cinema and an outstanding spa. Read expert review

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SUJÁN Jawai

Hotel Bisalpur, Rajasthan, India

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A contemporary tented camp, combining faultless service with powerful insight into rural Rajasthan: one inhabited by leopards, abundant wildlife and nomadic communities, and surrounded by an otherworldly landscape. Part conservation project, part impressive hotel – this is a game-changer for safari in India. Read expert review

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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Kyoto, Japan

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Four Seasons Kyoto wows from the moment of arrival until you bid it a fond farewell, with self-assured service, wonderfully calming interiors, sensational gardens and a spa so sublime it’s a destination in its own right. Read expert review

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Ceylon Tea Trails

Hotel Dimbula, Sri Lanka

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A sprawling tea estate in Hill Country dotted with luxurious tea-planter bungalows, decorated in colonial style. Visiting Ceylon Tea Trails is like stepping back in time, with butler service, afternoon tea and lawn croquet juxtaposed with infinity pools and a menu of activities and excursions to choose from. Read expert review

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Rawla Narlai

Hotel Rajasthan, India

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Rawla Narlai, a meticulously restored 17th-century royal retreat, is one of Rajasthan’s best-loved heritage hotels. Set in a particularly scenic part of the Aravalli Hills, it is a great base for walking, riding and leopard safaris. Read expert review

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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Hotel South Malé Atoll, Maldives

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A unique combination of its classy Waldorf pedigree, proximity to the airport and impressive 11-restaurant offering puts Ithaafushi top of the Maldives charts. Uninterrupted views and a calm lagoon setting confirm its paradise credentials, while yacht transfers, private pools and butlers cement its mega-luxe status. Read expert review

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Kudadoo Maldives

Hotel Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Kudadoo is an intimate 15-villa retreat that exudes understated elegance. The resort’s fully-inclusive experience is what sets it apart, meaning that everything – be it unlimited spa treatments, round-the-clock champagne or a midnight snack – is available to guests any time, anywhere. Read expert review

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