Travel Global Tastemakers 18 Top International Hotels for Food and Drinks, According to the Experts There's somewhere delicious to stay on almost every continent. By Katie Lockhart Katie Lockhart Katie is a freelance travel and food journalist specializing in luxury brands and hotels for publications like Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report and many more. She has been traveling the world full-time for over six years. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 2, 2024 Photo: Mandarin Oriental If hotel restaurants and bars play a pivotal role when you book a stay, you’ll want these accommodations on your radar. Our traveler network and expert panel selected 18 international hotels with compelling food and beverage offerings this year. With European destinations earning more spots than any other continent, favorites like Beaverbrook Estate in England and Adare Manor in Ireland appear for the second year in a row. Newcomers include historic Asian hotels like Singapore’s Raffles at No. 11 and Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental at No.17. If you’re craving a city adventure, urban hotels made a strong showing, while no beach resorts made the list. Here’s where to stay as you travel this year for great taste on-site, including local ingredients in sublime settings. 10 Top US Hotels for Food and Drinks, According to the Experts 01 of 18 Winner: The Lodhi (New Delhi, India) The Lodhi New Delhi’s The Lodhi snagged the No. 1 spot as the best international hotel for food and drinks. A true urban oasis, this refined hotel sits on seven acres, creating a peaceful escape from the nearby bustle. Breakfast here covers all the bases, from dosa served at the all-day restaurant Elan to eggs Benedict. There are six places to eat and drink at The Lodhi, including The Safari Lounge, specializing in rare whisky and sashimi, and Perbacco, where bottles of red from the dedicated wine cellar pair with housemade lamb ragu fettuccine. Tthe hotel’s signature restaurant, Indian Accent, is a must, combining unique ingredients from around the world with Indian flavors; the menu here is a sensory surprise. This New Delhi Hotel Serves 6 Unforgettable Courses Amid 7 Acres of Lush Gardens 02 of 18 Royal Mansour (Marrakech, Morocco) Royal Mansour It seems only natural that the country’s royal family owns this grand and ornate, luxury hotel filled with 53 riads (courtyard gardens). Royal Mansour's four signature restaurants and bars are as lavish as they are reservation-worthy. La Grande Brasserie, by Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze, crafts French dishes with local ingredients; Sesamo is a local go-to for Italian cuisine; La Grande Table Marocaine is Moroccan fine dining at its best, and Le Jardin crafts casual Asian-influenced sharing plates by the pool. 03 of 18 Plaza Athenée (Paris, France) Mark Read Paris is synonymous with glamour, and Plaza Athenée’s Avenue Montaigne location fits right in among the city’s luxury fashion designers. Start the day with an oven-warm croissant, freshly squeezed juice, and à la carte options like a truffle omelet. Le Relais Plaza serves elegant French dishes in its famed Art Deco dining room (once frequented by Yves Saint Laurent), while Michelin-starred Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée celebrates French cuisine with the most exquisite and expensive ingredients. 04 of 18 Delaire Graff Estate (Stellenbosch, South Africa) Delaire Graff Estate In the heart of South Africa’s wine country, this lush vineyard estate’s natural beauty is outdone only by its wine reputation. Delaire Graff Estate guests can have daily wine tastings with mountain views and locally sourced charcuterie. For more substantial meals, the Delaire Graff Restaurant serves bistro dishes like beef tartare and duck breast sourced from local farms. For top-notch sushi and robata, reserve a table at HŌSEKI and order a wide variety of classic Japanese dishes. 05 of 18 Adare Manor (Limerick, Ireland) Adare Manor A stay at Adare Manor takes feeling fancy to a whole new level. This chateau-style estate was built in the 1850s and completely renovated in 2017, transforming into a sophisticated 104-room country escape. The hotel’s four restaurants are punctuated with whiskey tastings in the Tack Room and classic afternoon tea in The Gallery. But Adare Manor’s crown jewel is The Oak Room. This Michelin-star restaurant specializes in a tasting menu that shows off the best of Ireland inside the manor’s distinguished former family dining room. 06 of 18 Hoshinoya (Tokyo, Japan) Hoshino Resorts This serene modern ryokan expertly blends Japanese tradition with the style of Tokyo. Hoshinoya’s 84 tatami-covered rooms have access to a hot spring-filled onsen and incredible dining options. Begin the day with a traditional Japanese bento breakfast best served in your room, featuring grilled fish, rice, miso soup, and more. For dinner, book in advance for one of 10 tables at the hotel’s only restaurant. Dishes here are seasonal and combine high-quality Japanese ingredients, like uni and Wagyu, with French techniques to create plated perfection. 07 of 18 Brae (Birregurra, Australia) Colin Page In the farm town of Birregurra, on the edge of the Otways, is Brae. This destination dining locale has six carbon-neutral suites sustainably designed for guests who are also eating at the restaurant. Start the day with its wood-fired sourdough, pastries, fresh juice, and famous St. Ali coffee, then finish it with a multi-course Australian dinner straight from the farm you’re gazing out at. 08 of 18 Heckfield Place (Heckfield, England) Courtesy of Heckfield Place About an hour from London, Heckfield Place is like the country estates you read in novels. This 1790s Hampshire hotel has 45 rooms and suites with bespoke touches and picture-perfect craftsmanship. Two restaurants source most ingredients from the farm on-site: Marle, which has a green Michelin star, and Hearth, which has a wood-fire focus. Grab an eco-conscious cocktail by the fire at The Moon Bar. 09 of 18 Schauenstein Castle (Fürstenau, Switzerland) Schauenstein Castle Staying at a castle in the Swiss Alps doesn’t get any better — until you taste the food. Crash in one of nine boutique bedrooms at Schauenstein Castle after indulging in a Swiss wine pairing with the courses plated at Schloss Schauenstein. This mountain restaurant has three Michelin stars and a green star for its use of top-quality area ingredients, including from its own farm. 10 of 18 Rosewood (São Paulo, Brazil) Ruy Teixeira Rosewood’s first South American property sits inside an early-1900s building surrounded by the buzzing Bela Vista neighborhood. The hotel’s lobby lounge, Le Jardin, is busy from morning to night with all the classic comfort foods like Caesar salad and cheeseburgers. Rosewood São Paulo’s showstoppers are Blaise, the log cabin-inspired Brazilian restaurant, and Taraz, specializing in wood-fired South American cuisine and killer caipirinhas. Where to Drink Cachaça and Caipirinhas in Brazil 11 of 18 Raffles (Singapore) Raffles The Grand Dame of Singapore is renowned for its Sikh doormen and iconic Singapore Sling. This hotel has a trifecta of 115 thoughtfully crafted suites, impeccable butler service, and a fantastic range of dining options. The Raffles’ eight restaurants and bars include French fine dining at La Dame de Pic, Peking duck at yì by Jereme Leung, North India classics at the Tiffin Room, a famous afternoon tea in The Grand Lobby, and signature cocktails at Writers Bar. 12 of 18 Rosewood (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Rosewood Towering above Victoria Harbor and Kowloon, Rosewood Hong Kong ranks at the top of the city’s hotel scene. With more restaurants and bars than fingers to count, the dining scene here is beloved by locals and travelers. Top marks go to CHAAT, a colorful Michelin-starred Indian restaurant. Be sure to book lunch at The Legacy House for traditional Cantonese dim sum. After dinner, listen to jazz and try the Mahjong-themed cocktails at Darkside, one of the city’s best bars. 13 of 18 Beaverbrook Estate (Surrey, England) Beaverbrook The second British country house to make our list, Beaverbrook Estate once belonged to Winston Churchill's confidant, Lord Beaverbrook. Now, it houses 18 design-centric rooms and myriad restaurants, including Japanese dishes at The Dining Room, comfort foods and a pudding menu at The Garden House Restaurant, and some of Britain’s best martinis at Sir Frank’s Bar. 14 of 18 Beau-Rivage (Geneva, Switzerland) Beau Rivage This lakeside, luxury, family-run hotel is the epitome of European splendor, welcoming dignitaries and A-listers to its 95 decadent rooms and suites since 1865. The dining at Beau-Rivage is decadent, with options like the Michelin-starred degustation menu at Le Chat-Botté (paired with rare vintages from the Wine Cellar) and the cheese fondue inside a heated gondola at Alpine. Does it get more Swiss? 15 of 18 Pulitzer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Pulitzer Along Amsterdam’s storied canals, Putlizer is an homage to its city. Its 225 rooms are spread throughout 25 historic canal houses with quirky, local touches in every nook and cranny. Diners here go Dutch with dishes like North Sea crab toast, ravioli with forest mushrooms, and Dutch apple cake at Jansz. The Pulitzer Garden serves comforting classics like a signature burger and burrata in its courtyard, while Putlizter’s Bar crafts refined cocktails in a cozy fireside setting. 16 of 18 Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel (Venice, Italy) Belmond Iconic doesn’t begin to cover Venice’s Hotel Cipriani. Lagoon views from the city’s only Olympic-sized swimming pool attract the jetset type, but it’s the food that keeps them coming back. Breakfast is an opulent buffet with à la carte options, and lunch at Cip’s Club highlights Italian classics with enviable views. Michelin-starred Oro showcases an eight-course tasting menu of ever-changing local ingredients in one of the world’s most romantic locales. 17 of 18 Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (Central, Hong Kong) Mandarin Oriental With over 60 years of history, the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is a beloved city institution. Cantonese power lunches take place at stunning Man Wah, while families descend on the over-the-top buffet at the Clipper Lounge. Try New Zealand Wagyu at the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar and shepherd’s pie at The Chinnery. For drinks, Captain’s Bar has been filling silver tankards for over 50 years, and the Aubrey is an upscale izakaya with a focus on shōchū and its own omakase. 18 of 18 Plus One: Raffles London at The OWO Justin De Souza Who would have thought an old war office would become one of the world’s most swoon-worthy hotels? Overflowing with history, grandeur, and unparalleled elegance, Raffles London at The OWO's nine restaurants and three bars fit like a white glove. Highlights include an English garden-inspired tasting menu at Mauro Colagreco’s chef’s table, quintessential afternoon tea in The Drawing Room, martini (shaken, not stirred) in The Spy Bar, and Parisian classics at Café Lapérouse. A Monumental New Hotel in London Serves Some of the Best Food in the World Global Tastemakers is a celebration of the best culinary destinations in the U.S. and abroad. We asked more than 180 food and travel journalists to vote on their favorites, including restaurants and bars, cities, hotels, airports, airlines, and cruises. We then entrusted those results to an expert panel of judges to determine each category’s winners. In many categories, we’ve included a Plus One, hand-selected by our expert panel, to shout out more culinary destinations we don’t want our readers to miss. See all the winners at foodandwine.com/globaltastemakers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit