Prix ​​Versailles announces 16 most beautiful hotels in the world in 2026

Prix Versailles, an international award supported by Unesco, has released the list of the 16 most beautiful hotels in the world in 2026. World’s Most Beautiful Hotels List 2026 selection brings together recently opened properties in destinations ranging from the Saudi desert to Riviera Italiana, integrating contemporary architecture with the preservation of historical and cultural heritage. Nenhum Brazilian hotel is part of the disclosed list.

One of the most respected awards in the sector, the Prix Versailles annually recognizes projects that combine beauty, innovation and sustainability in multiple categories. The specialized jury, made up of architects, designers and art professionals, evaluates criteria such as design quality, environmental integration and sustainable practices to select the winners.

Distribuição geographic and selection patterns

The 2026 list concentrates 8 hotels in Europa, 5 in Ásia and one property in each of the following regions: África, Oriente Médio and América of Norte. The selection favors destinations outside of large traditional capitals, highlighting secondary cities, sophisticated coastal regions and areas of exclusive nature. Grandes cities such as Paris, Roma, Praga, Marrakech and Tbilisi are also present in the list.

The selected projects demonstrate a clear tendency to value the reinterpretation of historic buildings and integration with natural landscapes. Sustainable Práticas and design that respects the territory were determining criteria in the international jury’s choices.

Destaques architectural projects around the world

Na Arábia Saudita, Desert Rock Resort represents one of the most impactful projects. The villas and suites were carved into the rocks of the mountains of Hijaz, an ultra-modern region known as Ḩanak. Mais has 60 contemporary accommodations with private pools and views of the desert. The hotel sports two Michelin keys.

Em Marrakech, in Marrocos, the Kasbah d’If reinterprets a typical Norte fortress from África using ancient raw earth techniques. The property’s thick walls regulate temperature and humidity, offering contemporary hospitality rooted in the local territory. The location in an almost cinematic setting, close to the city, adds unique appeal to the project.

Na Índia, The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace is located in Khajuraho, a city known for the heritage temples of Unesco. The fortress, which is more than 350 years old, has been transformed into a hotel with 65 rooms and suites that value ancestral knowledge. Views take in hills, forests and a lake, creating an atmosphere of luxury rooted in local history.

Em Tbilisi, capital of Geórgia, The Telegraph Hotel occupies a restored Soviet building that was the former post and telegraph headquarters. The project mixes brutalism, heritage from União Soviética and contemporary design, located in a privileged location in the city center. The approach represents a tendency to reuse historic buildings while preserving urban identity.

European Propriedades highlighted

Roma presents Orient Express La Minerva just a few steps away from Panteão. The property occupies a 17th century palazzo with interiors full of marble and precious woods. The design references are inspired by the world’s great railway lines, creating a unique hospitality narrative.

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On the coast of Riviera Italiana, in Portofino, the Splendido, Belmond Hotel underwent extensive renovation until reopening the previous year. Localizado in a 16th century Benedictine monastery, the property exudes a palatial atmosphere with gardens that run down to the coast of Mar from Ligúria. The project exemplifies the preservation of religious heritage transformed into a space of contemporary luxury.

Praga presents Sir Prague, while Croácia includes Villa Dubrovnik in the list. Paris contributes La Fondation, and Alemanha has Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat in Übersee. França adds Les Roches to Le Lavandou, diversifying luxury offerings in urban and natural contexts.

Propriedades Asian and other regions

Na China, The Arcadia Place is located in Lugu Lake, in Yanyuan, while The Silk Lakehouse integrates the Shangri-La brand in Hangzhou. The Telegraph Hotel in Tbilisi represents Asian presence through Geórgia, region between Europa and Ásia.

Malásia contributes Soori Penang into George Town, and Tailândia adds Maison Mystique into Khao Yai. No México, Naboa is located in Tulum, representing brand presence in América of Norte. The diversity of continents and landscapes reflects Prix Versailles’s global strategy of recognizing architectural excellence without geographic limitation.

Hotéis awarded in 2026

• The Arcadia Place (Lugu Lake, Yanyuan, China)
• The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace (Khajuraho, Índia)
• The Silk Lakehouse Shangri-La (Hangzhou, China)
• Orient Express La Minerva (Roma, Itália)
• Sir Prague (Praga, República Tcheca)
• Splendido, Belmond Hotel (Portofino, Itália)
• Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat (Übersee, Alemanha)
• Kasbah d’If (Marrakech, Marrocos)
• La Fondation (Paris, França)
• Naboa (Tulum, México)
• Les Roches (Le Lavandou, França)
• Soori Penang (George Town, Malásia)
• The Telegraph Hotel (Tbilisi, Geórgia)
• Desert Rock (Ḩanak, Arábia Saudita)
• Villa Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik, Croácia)
• Maison Mystique (Khao Yai, Tailândia)

Critérios and selection process

Prix Versailles evaluates design and architecture projects in multiple categories ranging from museums and restaurants to airports and accommodation. Proprietários and designers from around the world can submit their work for review. A jury made up of international experts analyzes each application according to rigorous standards established by the organization supported by Unesco.

The absence of Brazilian properties on the list marks a trend observed in international architecture awards. The Brazilian luxury hotel market did not present applications or projects that met the specific criteria of innovation, sustainability and heritage preservation established by the award in its 2026 edition.