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These Are the World’s 10 Best Hotels for 2026 (America Made the List. Barely.)

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Every year, someone ranks the world’s best hotels, and every year, the results are a little reminder that the rest of the world isn’t exactly worried about American competition.

TripAdvisor just dropped its Best of the Best Hotels list for 2026, based on the quality and volume of reviews collected throughout last year. “This year’s Best of the Best Hotels winners represent the top choices of millions of travelers who stayed, experienced, and took the time to review these properties,” said Laurel Greatrix, Chief Communications Officer for Tripadvisor Group.

The top ten spans Indonesia, Brazil, Italy, the UK, Vietnam, Canada, Aruba, Hungary, and one small town in Oregon—not exactly a banner year for American hospitality on the world stage.

The number one hotel in the world this year is G.H. Universal Hotel in Bandung, Indonesia, a five-star property with a courtyard........

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