Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok was awarded the world's best hotel at the inaugural Telegraph Hotel Awards.
Situated along Bangkok's Chao Phraya River, the hotel is celebrated for its grand restaurants and experienced staff, many of whom have been working there for decades, according to The Telegraph's jury panel.
The hotel features over 300 rooms and suites.
Nay Palad Hideaway, located on the soft white sands of Siargao Island in the Philippines, ranked 15th on the list.
The resort boasts 10 villas surrounded by tropical gardens.
Chefs create a daily-changing menu based on ingredients from the property's organic farm and local fishermen, The Telegraph wrote.
Located on Bali's holiday island in Indonesia, Banyan Tree Buahan, secured the 19th position.
Set in Buahan village, the hotel embraces a "no-walls, no-doors" concept, offering guests a unique eco-friendly retreat in harmony with nature.
It features 16 villas, a holistic spa, and an outdoor pool surrounded by a rainforest canopy.
"Complimentary daily activities include moon meditation, cycling tours, herbal scrub-making, firefly nursery visits, or foraging with the chef," The Telegraph recommended.
Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand ranked 21st.
Overlooking Phang Nga Bay, one of the world's most stunning seascapes, the hotel offers 56 pool villas nestled within lush vegetation, allowing guests to enjoy views ranging from tranquil tropical settings to panoramic ocean vistas.
The Telegraph describes the hotel as "a pristine environment with stone paths weaving between timber-and-thatch restaurants and picturesque lotus ponds."
The highlight is its hilltop infinity pool, along with a private white beach exclusive to guests.
Shinta Mani Wild in Sihanoukville City of Cambodia ranked 37th.
Tucked deep within the rainforest, this hotel features 15 safari-style tents with air-conditioned bedrooms, handpicked antiques, and an outdoor deck complete with a riverside tub.
Tourists can swim in waterfalls close by or join anti-poaching patrols, according to The Telegraph.
Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho in central Vietnam's Phu Yen Province, ranked 44th.
Spanning over 98 hectares (242 acres) of lush greenery, the hotel comprises more than 70 villas, surrounded by rice fields and facing a long white sand beach.
Drawing inspiration from local ethnic minority groups and nearby fishing villages, the hotel features three distinct types of Vietnamese-style villas, incorporating bamboo ceilings and antique rice baskets into their design.
The Telegraph has an archive of over 10,000 hotel reviews. The final list for the 2024 awards was selected by a jury of 24 expert hotel reviewers, divided into five judging panels covering Europe, Asia, the Americas and Caribbean, Africa, and Oceania.
