18 Elite Level Hotel Brands

Travelers looking for high-end service, fine dining and pampering after months of lockdown should look no further than these elite-level hotels in destinations around the world. From top-tier cities to off-the-beaten-path locales, these brands promise the world and deliver.

The Ritz-Carlton name is synonymous with luxury. Properties are located on prime real estate in cities and destinations around the globe, providing travelers with a consistently high-end experience. In recently reopened Hawaii, guests can experience the popular Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui or the new Ritz-Carlton, Perth.

Four Seasons has been offering elite stays since 1960 and now offers more than 100 hotels and resorts around the world in top destinations such as its stunning Hawaii properties, its newly refreshed Chicago hotel and its resorts in unique destinations such as Marrakech, the Seychelles, Bora Bora and more.

Located in awe-inspiring settings, Aman's 33 resorts offer travelers intimate stays with wellness experiences, exceptional dining and elite service, including the Amangani Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which affords guests sensational access to skiing and year-round wildlife as well as views of the Tetons.

Travelers will find Six Senses Hotels Resorts & Spas in some of the world's most exclusive destinations, providing a unique blend of luxury and sustainability to its discerning guests. The hotel brand can be found in destinations off the beaten path, including Krabey Island in Cambodia, its circuit of five lodges in Bhutan and in Israel's Negev Desert.

The Oetker Collection features exclusive properties around Europe and the world, including iconic hotels such as the Lanesborough in London and Le Bristol in Paris. Americans will also be familiar with its resorts in the Caribbean like Eden Rock St Barths and Jumby Bay Island, Antigua.

Belmond offers elite travelers a variety of unique properties in exclusive destinations around the globe. Caribbean travelers can check in to the soon-to-reopen Belmond La Samanna, St Martin or experience peace and privacy on one of Bali's best beaches at the Belmond Jimbaran Puri, Bali.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a purveyor of luxury experiences. Based in Hong Kong, the Asian hotel brand features more than 30 hotels, resorts and residences worldwide, particularly in exclusive destinations such as Italy's Lake Como, its flagship in Hong Kong and stunning Parisian property.

One&Only Resorts are located in some of the world's most inspiring locales. The properties are often recognized for their unique cultural charms and singular beauty around the world, including the One&Only Mandarina, Mexico, the One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai and the One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives.

Park Hyatt hotels and resorts offers guests a high-end luxury experience in top-tier cultural destinations with personalized service, renowned art collections and exceptional food and wine. One of the brand's most famous properties, the Park Hyatt Tokyo, in particular, draws a crowd, playing a starring role in the popular movie "Lost in Translation."

Soneva Resorts and Residences is a resort chain founded in Maldives in 1995. The brand features some of the most secluded hideaways in the Maldives and Thailand, including its original resort, Soneva Fushi and now Soneva Jani, Soneva Kiri in Thailand and the floating villa, Soneva in Aqua.

The Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio is a collection of properties in prime destinations around the world. Hotels and resorts feature a blend of high-level service and innovation in more than 30 properties around the globe, including its resort hotel in Pasadena, California, which dates back to the Gilded Age and the timeless elegance of its London and New York properties.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts traces its history back to 1887 when it opened the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The brand has since expanded to numerous locations, including Raffles Bali, Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris and the Raffles Boston Back Bay coming soon.

The Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong has often been referred to as the Grand Dame of the Far East and its unparalleled service and elegance transcend to the other Peninsula properties in the collection. Travelers can check into experience the Peninsula pampering in destinations near and far, including Tokyo, Chicago, Bangkok, Manila and more.

From Napa Valley to Hawaii beaches and the mountains of Colorado, the Auberge Resorts Collection offers a variety of amazing destinations in the U.S. and beyond. With 19 properties that span three continents, guests can experience luxury in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world.

Experience some of the most stunning properties in the world with stays at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The company owns 28 hotels in 16 countries, including the popular Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico's Riviera Maya.

Those looking to experience 5-star luxury can look to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. The first property, the St. Regis New York opened in 1904, setting the stage for more than a century of luxurious stays in destinations around the world, including exclusive locales like the Maldives, French Polynesia, China and more.

Experience exceptional locations in exotic locations with stays at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. The luxury brand has properties in India, Egypt, Indonesia, Mauritius, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.