We compared the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and Aman luxury hotels - and the winner is clear

• Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and Aman Resorts are luxury hotel chains with locations all over the world.
• We compared the luxury hotel chains on price, locations, design, amenities, and perks to find out which is the best.
• Four Seasons and Aman Resorts were close, but one was the clear winner.

To be a luxury hotel, a resort has to be more than expensive - although you should definitely expect to pay high prices if you want to stay in splendor and indulgence.

As defined by Travel + Leisure, "a luxury hotel promises something all travelers dream of: a lavish break from daily life and a sumptuous journey into an opulent otherworld. Luxury hotels promise the best service in the best settings, from room to restaurant."

Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and Aman Resorts are among the most popular luxury hotel chains in the world. All three have resorts in the United States and around the globe with stellar service and consistent elegance.

We took an in-depth look at the three luxury hotel chains and compared them on price, number of locations, design, standard amenities, and extra perks.

Customer service is another important aspect to look at for hotels, but we found that guest services at all three of these companies is so strong that they were impossible to rank. All of them have marvelous concierges and staff that will go out of their way to make sure each guest loves their stay.

Each chain had their greatest strengths, but at the end of the day, one stood out above the rest.

Keep reading to find out how they stacked up.