The hallowed halls of Capella Bangkok played host to the 2024 Luxury Awards event of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau last night. Presented in partnership with The Mall Group, the second iteration of the annual event spotlighted establishments at the pinnacle of luxury travel and hospitality across the Asia-Pacific region. The event was attended by prestigious hospitality leaders, including the Vice Presidents, General Managers, and Directors of Sales and Marketing from the industry’s most celebrated brands, including the Rosewood, Raffles, and Six Senses.
The 2024 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards span over 20 categories and 15 countries and territories, reflecting the broad spectrum of luxury travel in the Asia-Pacific region, with the highest vote-getters ranked in top-10 and top-5 lists. From the busiest cities to the most secluded destinations, the winners showcase the best in high-end travel, as chosen by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s readers. Voting for the best in the industry was open January through March of 2024 and garnered more than 200,000 votes through Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s online voting forum.
The evening began with BurdaLuxury’s CEO, Björn Rettig, and Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau, Jeninne Lee-St. John, taking to the stage to shed light on the places and people that make Asia Pacific No. 1 in the world of hospitality.
“I am delighted to celebrate the second annual Luxury Awards,” said Björn Rettig, CEO of BurdaLuxury. “This event showcases the excellence and innovation within the hospitality and travel sector, and we are honoured to highlight the remarkable destinations and experiences that continue to make Asia Pacific the epicentre of luxury travel.”
“It’s been an exciting 12 months for hospitality in Asia Pacific, and so gratifying that that we’ve come back in print in time to celebrate all the best hotels in the business along with so many fantastic new openings,” said Jeninne Lee-St. John, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau. “I’m so happy for all the winners of our 2024 Luxury Awards, who prove that if you give guests amazing, unique, meaningful experiences, they’ll never forget you. Forging connections is one of the most important benefits of travel, and something we strive to foster in these awards and our storytelling every day. That wouldn’t be possible without such a dedicated, inspiring hospitality community in this region.”
The Travel + Leisure 2024 Luxury Awards winners by country:
Australia
- Best City Hotels: Capella Sydney
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: The Langham, Gold Coast
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Saffire Freycinet
- Best Hotel Pools: JW Marriot Gold Coast Resort & Spa
- Best Hotel Spas: COMO Shambala Urban Escape at COMO The Treasury Perth
Cambodia
- Best City Hotels: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Shinta Mani Wild, a Bensley Collection
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Shinta Mani Wild, a Bensley Collection
- Best Hotel Pools: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
- Best Hotel Spas: Six Senses Krabey Island
Hong Kong
- Best City Hotels: Regent Hong Kong
- Best Hotel Pools: Fullerton Ocean Park
- Best Hotel Spas: Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong
Indonesia
- Best City Hotels: Park Hyatt Jakarta
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Capella Ubud
- Best Hotel Pools: The Mulia Resort & Villas
- Best Hotel Spas: Como Shambala Estate
Japan
- Best City Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Park Hyatt Niseko
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Park Hyatt Niseko
- Best Hotel Pools: ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort & Spa
- Best Hotel Spas: Harnn Heritage Spa at ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa
Laos
- Best City Hotels: Rosewood Luang Prabang
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Rosewood Luang Prabang
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Rosewood Luang Prabang
- Best Hotel Pools: Amantaka
- Best Hotel Spas: Amantaka
Macau
- Best City Hotels: The Londoner Macau
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: The Londoner Macau
- Best Upcountry Hotels: The Londoner Macau
- Best Hotel Pools: Galaxy Macau Grand Resort Deck
- Best Hotel Spas: Banyan Tree Macau
Malaysia
- Best City Hotels: EQ Kuala Lumpur
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
- Best Upcountry Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
- Best Hotel Pools: EQ Kuala Lumpur
- Best Hotel Spas: The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Maldives
- Best City Hotels: Soneva Fushi
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Soneva Fushi
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Soneva Fushi
- Best Hotel Pools: Sirru Fen Fushi (formerly Fairmont Maldives)
- Best Hotel Spas: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
New Zealand
- Best City Hotels: Park Hyatt Auckland
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Huka Lodge
- Best Hotel Spas: Matakauri Spa at Rosewood Matakauri
Philippines
- Best City Hotels: Conrad Manila
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Shangri-La Boracay
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Shangri-La Boracay
- Best Hotel Pools: Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
- Best Hotel Spas: The Farm at San Benito
Singapore
- Best City Hotels: Raffles Singapore
- Best Hotel Pools: Marina Bay Sands
- Best Hotel Spas: Oasis Spa at Oasia Resort Sentosa
South Korea
- Best City Hotels: Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: Park Roche Resort & Wellness, Jeongseon
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Park Roche Resort & Wellness, Jeongseon
- Best Hotel Pools: Grand Hyatt Seoul
- Best Hotel Spas: Conrad Seoul
Thailand
- Best City Hotels: Capella Bangkok
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: JW Marriot Khao Lak Resort & Spa
- Best Upcountry Hotels: InterContinental Khao Yai Resort
- Best Hotel Pools: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- Best Hotel Spas: Sindhorn Wellness by Resense at Sindhorn Kempinski
Vietnam
- Best City Hotels: Capella Hanoi
- Best Island + Beach Hotels: InterContinental Danang San Peninsula Resort
- Best Upcountry Hotels: Azerai La Residence, Hue
- Best Hotel Pools: Regent Phu Quoc
- Best Hotel Spas: Regent Phu Quoc
For the full list of winners, visit Travel and Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s website.
(Main and featured images: Soneva Fushi)