BALI, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its 59th list of worldwide Star Rating recipients, continuing its exceedingly selective approach for recognizing the world's finest properties and rewarding gracious, intuitive service.
For 2017, the award winners include 38 new Five-Star hotels, 75 new Four-Star hotels and 85 new hotels in the Recommended category. Other first-time recipients include seven Five-Star restaurants, 16 Four-Star restaurants and 21 Recommend restaurants. The list also honors nine new Five-Star spas and 35 new Four-Star spas. See the complete list of winners here.
As it continues to expand globally, Forbes Travel Guide now rates properties in 42 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, with plans to add the Middle East and Africa for 2018. Newly added 20 international destinations for 2017 include: Bali, Barcelona, Bogota, Budapest, Cartagena, County Kildare (Ireland), Dublin, Kyoto, Lima, Lisbon, Manila, Melbourne, Monte Carlo, Munich, Osaka, Santiago, Seoul, St. Tropez, Sydney, Venice and Zurich.
"This year's Star-Rated properties -- the largest and most global group in the company's history -- achieved an impeccable standard of excellence in hospitality, underscoring our overall mission of positively contributing to the international tourism industry as well as the individual hotel experience," said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. "We are excited to recognize the 2017 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas with a strong culture of service. In an online environment of confusion and clutter, Forbes Travel Guide is the most trusted source of information to assist guests in making informed decisions," Inzerillo said. "We are proud to congratulate everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today."
To celebrate this year's award, Star-Rated winners are invited to the Forbes Travel Guide All-Star Celebration in New York City on March 2. Attendees will enjoy a mouth-watering selection of dishes prepared by award-winning chefs and legends of the international culinary world, including: Jose Garces, Amada; Christian Pratsch, Asiate; Daniel Boulud, Daniel; Mario Batali and Joe and Lidia Bastianich, Del Posto; Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jean-Georges; Geoffrey Zakarian, The Lambs Club; and Michael White, Vaucluse.
HIGHLIGHTS, TRENDS & FUN FACTS FOR 2017
2017 Forbes Travel Guide Indonesia - Hotels
Hotel Name |
Location |
Rating |
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay |
Bali |
5 Stars |
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan |
5 Stars |
|
The Villas at AYANA |
5 Stars |
|
Alila Villas Uluwatu |
4 Stars |
|
Amankila |
4 Stars |
|
Amanusa |
4 Stars |
|
Banyan Tree Ungasan Bali |
4 Stars |
|
Capella AYANA Resort and Spa Bali |
4 Stars |
|
Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali |
4 Stars |
|
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
4 Stars |
|
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort |
4 Stars |
|
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali |
4 Stars |
|
W Retreat & Spa Bali Seminyak |
4 Stars |
|
Amandari |
Recommended |
|
Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort |
Recommended |
|
Conrad Bali |
Recommended |
2017 Forbes Travel Guide Indonesia - Spas
Spa Name |
Location |
Rating |
Banyan Tree Spa Ungasan |
Bali |
4 Stars |
Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay |
4 Stars |
|
Mandapa Spa & Wellness |
4 Stars |
|
Spa Alila at Alila Uluwatu |
4 Stars |
|
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan |
4 Stars |
For details on how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here.
To view the complete list of 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating recipients, click here.
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