About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Headquartered in New York City, the company maintains offices in 22 cities around the globe.

Formed in 1928 by an entrepreneurial group of forward-thinking Europeans, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. was initially known as The Luxury Hotels of Europe and Egypt, representing 38 hotels with approximately 9,000 rooms and suites. Today, with more than 450 members in 80 countries, The Leading Hotels of the World offers the largest collection of luxury hotels, resorts and spas -- from grand palaces, to intimate city hideaways, from luxury tent enclaves to expansive self-contained resorts to private island retreats.

To be considered for inclusion, a hotel must be in the deluxe/luxury category and meet the most exacting standards with respect to accommodations, service, cuisine, employee behavior and facilities – in short – all aspects affecting guest comfort, convenience and mood. Only the world’s most distinguished properties are admitted to The Leading Hotels of the World, thereby assuring a constant adherence to the organization’s exacting standards of high quality.