These are the 17 best hotels in the world – according to travellers

Your hotel can really make or break a holiday. Condé Nast Traveler just released the results of its 32nd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, which chronicled travellers’ experiences, including unforgettable hotels, all over the world. Some 600,000 voters provided their thoughts on nearly 10,000 hotels. The hotels that ultimately made the final cut span different price points, destinations and styles. Here are the top 17 worldwide. Only four are in the US, but two of the top five are in Los Angeles. Other popular destinations include Switzerland and India. 6 hot hotel deals in Hong Kong for golden week 17. Inn of the Five Graces Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Starting rate per night: US$456 The Inn of Five Graces sits in the middle of Santa Fe's historic downtown. In the spirit of Santa Fe being the “oldest continually inhabited city in the US”, each colourful room in the inn was designed uniquely as a testament to the city's old southwestern vibe. 16. Hotel Astoria, A Rocco Forte Hotel Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia Starting rate per night: US$170 Directly across from Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Hotel Astoria has symbolised luxury in Saint Petersburg since opening in 1912. The hotel's charming afternoon tea is a must-do while staying in the city. 15. La Réserve Paris Hotel & Spa Location: Paris, France Starting rate per night: US$1,047 La Réserve Hotel & Spa is just steps from the Champs-Élysées. With only 40 rooms, the sophisticated boutique hotel has spacious flats and is known for delivering on its promise of “a different vision of luxury”. We review InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort 14. Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness Location: Sacred Valley, Peru Starting rate per night: US$145 Aranwa Sacred Valley is a restored 17th-century hacienda that opened as a hotel in 1900. There are a total of 115 rooms on the property, but the hotel is part of a larger chain of hotels stretching across Peru. It's an hour away from Cusco and on the way to Machu Picchu. 13. Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel Location: Cusco, Peru Starting rate per night: US$205 Aranwa Sacred Valley's sister hotel, Aranwa Cusco, is a 43-suite, 16th-century mansion just steps from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. This hotel has a collection of 300 pieces of fine art, all produced at the renowned Escuela Cusqueña. 12. Amerikalinjen Location: Oslo, Norway Starting rate per night: US$269 The Amerikalinjen just opened in March 2019. The 122-room hotel was initially built in 1919 as the offices for a cruise line that would ferry between Norway and the US, hence the name. The hotel is celebrated for balancing its history and its modern flair. Bangkok gets a 5-star facelift – thanks to these hotels 11. Alila Fort Bishangarh Location: Jaipur, India Starting rate per night: US$298 The Alila Fort Bishangarh is a converted 230-year-old fortress. The restoration and transformation into a hotel took 10 years to complete. Local materials, such as sandstone, were used to finish the hotel. 10. Rosewood Luang Prabang Location: Luang Prabang, Laos Starting rate per night: US$960 A luxury jungle hideaway in Southeast Asia, the Rosewood Luang Prabang is intended to be peaceful. There are some guest rooms in hilltop tents and other villas with personal pools, but the most impressive part of the property is the waterfall and river that runs through it. Want a Thai luxury getaway? Rosewood Bangkok will sort you out 9. Beau-Rivage Palace Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Starting rate per night: US$417 The Beau-Rivage Palace has been open since 1861. The storied hotel sits right on Lake Geneva and has been a getaway for famous guests such as Coco Chanel, Nelson Mandela and Tina Turner. The hotel has gardens, recently renovated guest rooms, a world-class spa and a two-Michelin star fine dining restaurant on the property. 8. Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa Location: Amalfi, Italy Starting rate per night: US$604 Once a 17th-century monastery, Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa is now a 20-room boutique hotel perched on a clifftop with views of the Mediterranean Sea. While the hotel is celebrated for its state-of-the-art spa, there are many experiences to keep in mind – there's also the possibility of an alfresco meal at a Michelin-stared restaurant on the property. 7. Rambagh Palace Location: Jaipur, India Starting rate per night: US$410 Rambagh Palace was built in Jaipur in 1835 as an opulent home for the queen's favourite handmaiden. Later, it was turned into a royal guest house and hunting lodge, and in 1957 it was converted into the luxury hotel it is today. Noteworthy names such as Prince Charles and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis have stayed in one of the 78 massive guest suites. In need of an ultra-luxe Hong Kong staycation? We have you covered 6. Royal Mansour Marrakech Location: Marrakech, Morocco Starting rate per night: US$1,212 A total of 1,500 master craftsmen spent three years building the 53 three-story riads that make up this hotel, which was commissioned by King Mohammed VI. While each has lavish amenities, the grandest one has a home cinema, personal bar and gym, a spa room and could cost in the neighbourhood of US$40,000 per night. 5. Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club Location: Miami Beach, Florida Starting rate per night: US$600 Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club first opened on New Year's Eve in 1930. It was known for being high society once upon a time – Elizabeth Taylor and Winston Churchill both stayed there – and still is. It has a Thomas Keller restaurant and a stateside offshoot of Positano's famed Le Sirenuse. 4. 1 Hotel West Hollywood Location: West Hollywood, California Starting rate per night: US$308 Right on the Sunset Strip, 1 Hotel West Hollywood is conveniently located in the heart of Los Angeles. The 285-room hotel just opened earlier this year. This 1 Hotel outpost is known for doing what the overall brand does best: pursuing sustainability. Everything, from the carpets to the light bulbs, has been carefully designed from recycled material. Inside President Trump’s US$200 million Washington, DC hotel 3. Taj Lake Palace Location: Udaipur, India Starting rate per night: US$432 This 18th-century palace, with 65 rooms and 18 suites, sits on a man-made island in Lake Pichola. It was originally built for a prince and the hotel prides itself on providing royal treatment. As the hotel sits in the middle of the water, guests need to be shuttled out by private boat. 2. Baur au Lac Location: Zurich, Switzerland Starting rate per night: US$766 The Baur au Lac has been owned and operated by the same family for 175 years. The 119-room hotel enjoys privacy in its own park. It also has a Michelin-starred restaurant, Pavilion. Previous noteworthy guests include Elton John and Joan Miró. The five-star hotels that treat your pets like celebrities 1. SLS Hotel Beverly Hills Location: Beverly Hills, California Starting rate per night: US$381 While there are SLS properties in Miami and in the Bahamas, the famed hotelier's west coast outpost opened its doors in 2008 and just underwent a US$22 million renovation. The hotel was originally designed by Philippe Starck and features trendy José Andrés restaurants. The SLS aims to exude a chic, young vibe and even refers to itself as a “modern-day playground”. Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter . This article originally appeared on Business Insider.