The 15 best luxury hotels in Europe that every traveler should visit in 2020

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The 15 best luxury hotels in Europe that every traveler should visit in 2020
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice - The Hemingway Presidential Suite

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The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is one of five Italy hotels to make US News & World Report's 2020 top 15 luxury hotels in Europe.

  • US News & World Report has released its 10th annual hotel rankings, which evaluate over 30,000 luxury hotels across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
  • US News & World Report defines "luxury" hotels in Europe as those that consistently have a 4-star rating or above and a minimum of 20 rooms.
  • Of the top 15 luxury hotels in Europe, only two were located outside of Paris, London, and Italy.
  • For the second year in a row, La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa took the No. 1 spot.
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Looking for a luxurious stay on your next trip to Europe? According to the US News & World Report's latest hotel rankings, you should consider Paris, London, or Italy.

For its 10th annual best hotels report released this week, US News surveyed over 30,000 luxury hotels across the US, Canada, Mexico Europe, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.

US News defines "luxury" hotels in Europe as those that consistently receive a 4-star "hotel class" rating or above and only ranks those that have a minimum of 20 rooms. To calculate this year's rankings, US News created a point system for hotels factoring in awards and recommendations from the travel industry, class ratings, and TripAdvisor guest ratings.

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This year's 15 best luxury hotels in Europe range from 19th-century manor house in a UNESCO World Heritage wine region to one of Salvador Dalí's Paris haunts and are, across the board, lavish. Four hotels are located in Paris, four in London, and five in Italy. The remaining two hotels are located in downtown Budapest and in Portugal.

The opulent La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa took the top spot for the second year in a row, but none of the rest of 2019's top 5 hotels made it into 2020's top 15.

Here, in ascending order of ranking, are the top 15 luxury hotels in Europe to visit in 2020:

*Except where noted, starting rates are based on nightly rates for the weekend night of March 7-8, 2020, according to US News & World Report list's rate aggregator.

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15. Il San Pietro di Positano

15. Il San Pietro di Positano

Location: Positano, Italy

In a nutshell: A 57-room hotel with sweeping views of the Amalfi Coast; a private beach, pool, and yacht; cooking classes; and a Michelin-starred restaurant

Starting rate: $495 per night
*Based on April 4-5, 2020 availability

Source: US News & World Report; Oyster

14. Le Meurice

14. Le Meurice

Location: Paris, France

In a nutshell: An opulent 19th-century, 160-room hotel near the Louvre with a Michelin-starred restaurant and views of the Jardin des Tuileries. Salvador Dalí was a frequent guest.

Starting rate: $662 per night

Source: US News & World Report; Conde Nast Traveler

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13. Le Bristol Paris

13. Le Bristol Paris

Location: Paris, France

In a nutshell: A 190-room, early-20th-century hotel north of the Champs-Élysées with pastel-hued rooms, an on-site spa, and Michelin-starred restaurant

Starting rate: $1,104 per night

Source: US News & World Report; Oyster

12. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

12. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Location: Florence, Italy

In a nutshell: A 116-room near Florence's Galleria dell'Academia with a Michelin-star restaurant, spa, garden views, and e-bikes for rent

Starting rate: $713 per night

Source: US News & World Report; Four Seasons Firenze

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11. The Peninsula Paris

11. The Peninsula Paris

Location: Paris, France

In a nutshell: A 200-room hotel in an historic 19th-century building (the Paris Peace Accords were signed here) near the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe featuring traditional Parisian design details like white crown moldings and marble bathrooms

Starting rate: $1,025 per night

Source: US News & World Report

10. Six Senses Douro Valley

10. Six Senses Douro Valley

Location: Douro Valley, Portugal (UNESCO World Heritage site)

In a nutshell: A 19th-century, 57-room manor house in Portugal's vineyard-laden Douro Valley with a wine library and multi-day spa treatment plans

Starting rate: $521 per night

Source: US News & World Report; Six Senses Douro Valley

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9. The Milestone Hotel & Residences

9. The Milestone Hotel & Residences

Location: London, England

In a nutshell: A 62-room hotel near Kensington Palace that once was home to barons and ambassadors; offers candle turndown service and family-friendly afternoon tea

Starting rate: $355 per night

Source: US News & World Report

8. Hotel 41

8. Hotel 41

Location: London, England

In a nutshell: A 30-room hotel near Buckingham Palace with a sophisticated, wood-paneled lobby, around-the-clock room service, afternoon tea, and a two-to-one staff-to-guest ratio

Starting rate: $465 per night

Source: US News & World Report

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7. J.K. Place Firenze

7. J.K. Place Firenze

Location: Florence, Italy

In a nutshell: A 20-room boutique hotel on Florence's Piazza Santa Maria Novella with views of the Duomo cathedral that is as popular with tourists as it is with locals

Starting rate: $412 per night

Source: US News & World Report; J.K. Place Firenze

6. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

6. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

Location: Budapest, Hungary

In a nutshell: A 179-room facing the Chain Bridge on the Danube River with Art Deco-styled rooms, an infinity pool, on-site personal trainers, and around-the-clock room service

Starting rate: $375 per night

Source: US News & World Report; Four Seasons

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5. The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

5. The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

Location: Venice, Italy

In a nutshell: An 82-room iconic hotel along Venice's Grand Canal with Murano glass chandeliers, 15th-century terrazzo floors, and an on-site epicurean school; famous past guests include Ernest Hemingway and Peggy Guggenheim

Starting rate: $639 per night

Source: US News & World Report

4. Grand Hotel Tremezzo

4. Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Location: Tremezzina, Como, Italy

In a nutshell: A 92-room, early 20th-century hotel on the shores of Lake Como with an old-world feel, impeccably manicured park, private beach, and two pools

Starting rate: $560 per night
*Based on March 14-15, 2020 availability

Source: US News & World Report

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3. The Connaught

3. The Connaught

Location: London, England

In a nutshell: A 121-room hotel near Hyde Park that dates back to the 19th century and features a refined-neutral aesthetic, around-the-clock access to personal butlers, afternoon tea, and a Michelin-starred restaurant

Starting rate: $619 per night

Source: US News & World Report

2. The Lanesborough

2. The Lanesborough

Location: London, England

In a nutshell: A 93-room hotel near Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park featuring Regency-period interiors, British-inspired artwork, around-the-clock butler service, traditional afternoon tea, and a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant

Starting rate: $656 per night

Source: US News & World Report

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1. La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa

1. La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa

Location: Paris, France

In a nutshell: A richly decorated hotel located in a 19th-century palace near the Champs-Élysées with 40 rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and private butlers

Starting rate: $903 per night

Source: US News & World Report