The World’s Best Hotel Chains

The World’s Best Hotel Chains


July 7, 2023 | Kaddy Gibson

The World’s Best Hotel Chains


Travelers took to the polls, and the votes are in. For their exceptional standards and comfortable lodgings, these are the five highest-rated hotel chains in the world.


Preferred Hotels And Resorts

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With more than 500 properties worldwide, Preferred Hotels and Resorts never fail to exceed travelers’ expectations. The company oversees a wide variety of five-star hotels and has received several accolades for maintaining a standard of excellence in all their properties. And while the hotels themselves are wonderful, people are really raving about the perks of the company’s membership program. With a membership, you’ll get cool benefits like upgraded accommodations, discounts, and early check-in and late check-out.

Hyatt Hotels

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Whether you’re traveling on a budget or looking to bask in luxury, Hyatt Hotels is guaranteed to have a property that will meet all your needs. In addition to their stellar service and comfortable rooms, visitors really like the company’s FIND program. FIND makes it easy for you to book personalized excursions that will leave you with unforgettable memories. When you pair that with free breakfast and cozy beds, it’s easy to see why people love staying at a Hyatt hotel.

Hilton Worldwide

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Hilton hotels are globally renowned, and with good reason. Throughout its 18 unique hotel brands and wide range of properties, Hilton Worldwide prioritizes superb customer service. At a Hilton hotel, guests are always treated to free breakfast and high-quality accommodations. If you make your reservations through their website, you’ll get extra benefits like free Wi-Fi, virtual check-in, and the ability to choose your specific room.

Marriott International

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With dozens of luxury, business, and family-friendly brands under their umbrella, Marriott International continues to impress travelers around the world. In one of their higher-end properties you’ll get treated to cool perks like a personal butler. At their other properties, you can get a healthy start to your day with a free breakfast. And with a Marriott International membership, you can get free Wi-Fi, early check-in and late check-out, and even gifts from the company.

Premier Inn

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Though it’s the smallest company on this list, Premier Inn has earned its place among the highest-ranked hotel chains in the world. Based primarily in the United Kingdom, Premier Inn knows the importance of being well-rested after a day of traveling. That’s why they furnish all of their beds with super comfy king-sized Hypnos mattresses. They also stand by their Good Night Guarantee and will give you a refund if you don’t manage to get a good rest. When you top that off with free breakfast and free accommodations for kids up to 16, you can’t go wrong with a stay at one of Premier Inn’s hotels.

Staying at a hotel doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable experience. Kick back and relax in a room at one of these top-rated hotel chains.

 

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