Which Marriott Bonvoy hotels are the best in the world, organized by brand? Marriott now includes some amazing luxury brands, including Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, EDITION, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Westin, Autograph Collection, and more. But which is the best Marriott hotel, and which is the best hotel within each brand?
For us, the best of the best has to be the Bulgari Milan. This tiny chic Marriott subsidiary hotel is just so achingly cool that it feels like it’s living inside the pages of Vogue. Add in a sprinkle of trendy Italian flair and joi de vivre, and you really have the best Marriott hotel with possibly the best Marriott bar in the world.
Review: Bulgari Hotel Milan
Bulgari Hotel Milan (or Bvlgari Hotel Milano) is one of the smallest and most boutique luxury hotels in Milan. It is situated up an ultra-exclusive private street in central Milan, complete with 24/7 security guards and gates. Once inside this wealthy neighborhood, you take a left turn and head up a short driveway to reach Bulgari Hotel Milano. If you haven't stayed at a Bulgari before, I would describe it as a cross between a stylish Park Hyatt and an Aman hotel. Rooms feel luxurious and atmospheric, with great bathrooms and plenty of luggage space.
We are also serious fans of Ritz-Carlton hotels, and their Maui hotel is hard to beat for its tropical luxury. It probably has the best club lounge in the world and definitely offers up the best club lounge in Hawaii.
The Ritz=Carlton Maui at Kapalua is situated in paradise-like grounds full of flowers that offer every color of the rainbow and lurid green lawns. This resort has numerous pools, and the grounds meander right down to a beautiful and peaceful Hawaiian beach.
The recent refurbishment of this hotel means that the rooms and communal areas feel modern, with contemporary furnishings speckled with Hawaiian carvings and contemporary artwork. Stylish wood flooring and extravagant flower arrangements bring the outside in.
Spectacularly placed fire pits are positioned to enjoy the setting sun and ever-changing vistas. Yes, this Ritz-Carlton, in particular, is heavenly.
EDITION is another ultra-stylish Marriott brand that is so cool that it’s confusing. Marriott has just opened a Bulgari and an EDITION in Rome. The best place to stay out of these two luxury hotel options remains to be seen, but I can guarantee that most guests will be blown away by their stylish sophistication.
St. Regis is the one to pick if you want a Marriott hotel that often embraces historic elegance. We visited and loved their St. Regis property in Florence.
Then there is the more generic but luxurious JW Marriott, which tends to offer a great club lounge and generously sized rooms, although this brand often features more generic decor. JW Marriott Venice is our favorite JW Marriott hotel and is completely unique on its own private island.
Review: JW Marriott Venice
I write this review while lazing on the balcony of my Junior suite, dappled in sunlight at the JW Marriott Venice. The outlook is not what you would expect of Venice; all I can hear is bird song, and all I can see is an expanse of green forested gardens with the odd glimpse of Venetian Lagoon through the trees. This impressive luxury Marriott hotel opened in March 2015. Arrive by water taxi if you can. Not only is this a glamorous way to travel through Venice, but the dock at the JW Marriott is like something out of a Bond movie, providing a great first view of the property.
I will finish with the Marriott Luxury Collection which has some real crackers in its umbrella. We will be visiting the new Hotel Matild Palace – A Luxury Collection Hotel in Budapest this summer so will report back on this stunning new property.
Remember to book any luxury hotels via our luxury travel concierge for extra free benefits. You also get all your usual Marriott Bonvoy points and perks when you book via our concierge.
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Best Bulgari Hotels In The World
Which Bulgari (or Bvlgari) hotel is the best in the world? The best Bulgari hotels offer a similar level of luxury to the best Four Seasons hotels in the world. A big difference is that all Bulgari hotel stays will earn you Marriott Bonvoy points, which is a major advantage over Four Seasons hotels as Four Seasons hotels have no loyalty rewards.
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The best luxury Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts in the world can be found below. We have already outlined the cheapest Ritz-Carlton hotels in the world, and the best Ritz-Carlton in Europe, now we outline the very best Ritz-Carlton hotels around the world for families, couples, and business, in the city and for pool and beachside luxury. The Ritz-Carlton company is part of the Marriott group, which means you can collect Marriott Bonvoy points during your stay or redeem them for a free stay.
10 Best EDITION Hotels In The World
Which Edition hotel is the best in the world? The 10 best EDITION hotels, which are a subsidiary of Marriott, offer a similar level of luxury to best Bulgari and the best Four Seasons hotels in the world. A big difference is that all EDITION hotel stays will earn you Marriott Bonvoy points, which is a major advantage over Four Seasons hotels as Four Seasons hotels have no loyalty rewards. EDITION Hotels is driving global expansion, with the portfolio expected to double to 30 properties by 2027.
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10 Best JW Marriott Hotels In The World
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Which Marriott Bonvoy hotel, including St Regis, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and Westin, is the best luxury ski hotel in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio? Which is best in Canada, America, and Europe? We review the top 10 best Marriott Bonvoy ski hotels below. Having already reviewed the best Four Seasons ski hotels and the best Hyatt ski hotels, we felt it was time to turn our heads to the Marriott brand of hotels. Ritz-Carlton hotels are often some of the best Marriott Bonvoy hotels in an area, particularly if you are looking for a club lounge.
10 Best Marriott Hotels In Europe
What are the 10 best Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Europe? The Marriott brand includes Luxury Collection, EDITION, St Regis, W Hotels, and JW Marriott, as well as mid-range brands like Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Design Hotels, and Westin. With 6,900 hotels across 130 countries, Marriot and its associated Bonvoy loyalty scheme include almost every travel destination you can imagine worldwide. Some of our favorite destinations in Europe have Marriott hotels.
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