The world’s leading online travel company Expedia released its Expedia Insiders’ Select list of the world’s best hotels earlier this week.
The list comprised of top hotels chosen from nearly 80,000 properties worldwide that feature on Expedia.
Taking 1st place overall was Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in the United States and JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico was named the top resort worldwide.
Cerulean Tower Toyku hotel in Tokyo, Japan claimed 1st place in Asia, whilst The Knight Residence in Edinburgh, Scotland took 1st place in Europe.
On the Beach Holiday Apartments in Trinity Beach in Tropical North Queensland was named one of Australia’s best hotels (72nd overall) and was one of five Australian hotels that made it to this exclusive list. Others that made the list were Sydney’s Four Seasons, Swissotel and Shangri-La as well as Courtyard by Marriott in Surfers Paradise.
Hotels listed ranged from boutiques to chain properties in a variety of destinations. Favourites in the US like the Sanderling Resort & Spa on North Carolina ’s Outer Banks and Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo. as well as Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton were selected, representing the global reach of Expedia’s list.
Marketing Director Australia and New Zealand, Kristi Barrow said, “The Expedia Insiders’ Select list makes it easier for Australian travellers to sort through thousands of hotel options to choose the best hotel for their trip”
Expedia collected thousands of Traveler Opinions®, value ratings acquired by customers comparing same star-rating and geographical region hotels, and local expertise from Expedia employees located in different parts of the world. These factors were then put through a weighted mathematical formula to compile the Expedia Insiders’ Select list.
“Expedia has the captured the experiences of millions of hotel guests, and combined them with a value rating and local destination expertise to help travellers identify the best hotels in the world for the best value.” she said.
Expedia Insiders’ Select hotels are recognised for their consistency of providing excellent service, experience and affordability.
Expedia’s Traveler Opinions® are available on the Expedia.com.au site. Ms Barrow said that the accessibility of this information is essential in giving consumers planning their trip “real traveller reviews and opinions on more than 23,000 destinations and 80,000 hotels and attractions around the world.”
