Top 10 Most Beautiful Five-Star Hotels In North America And Caribbean

Rosemary January 24, 2022 | 16:12

North America and Caribbean are home to lots of five-star hotels. Which one is the most beautiful? Check out our list below!

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For a region saturated with ho-hum all-inclusives, it definitely pays to indulge in the North America and Caribbean. Spend a little more, and everything from the piña coladas you get at the bar to the serviced poolside cabanas will be that much better—not to mention the amenities (sea-facing infinity pools, Michelin-starred restaurants, private butlers) go above and beyond. Ready to treat yourself? Take your pick from the 10 best luxury hotels in North America and Caribbean.

Top 10 most beautiful five-star hotels in North America and the Caribbean

(according to money.co.uk, a financial site based in the U.K)

1. Bellagio Las Vegas in Nevada

2. The Plaza in New York City

3. The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California

4. Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii

5. Excellence El Carmen in the Dominican Republic

6. 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami, Florida

7. Sandals Barbados in Barbados

8. The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado

9. Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico

10. Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas

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What Are The Most Beautiful Five-Star Hotels In North America And Caribbean?

1.Bellagio Las Vegas in Nevada

Typical starting/peak prices: $119/$475

Best for: Families, first-time visitors, business travelers

On-site amenities: Casino, multiple restaurants and bars, nightlife, spa, pool, designer shopping

Pros: This is a fashionable hotel with a classy casino, excellent shopping, and a must-try buffet.

Cons: You'll have to brave the summer heat to score cheap prices here.

The Bellagio draws a consistent crowd for its central Strip location, popular casino, designer fashion, and curated art, including the signature Dale Chihuly glass installation hanging from the lobby ceiling.

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It's also a huge draw to those craning for a front-row view of the dancing fountains, and there's no better spot than a room overlooking the action. We've reviewed the balcony room facing the fountains and can confirm it's one of the best rooms on the Strip. Plus, in what's clearly a competitive field, they might have one of the best buffets in Las Vegas, though that's subject to change in a post-pandemic world.

2.The Plaza in New York City

Since its debut on October 1, 1907, The Plaza Hotel has remained a New York icon hosting world leaders, dignitaries, captains of industry, Broadway legends, and Hollywood royalty. As an established staple for lavish society affairs and blockbuster films, The Plaza has welcomed guests from around the world to enjoy its magic at the castle on Central Park South for more than 100 years. Ideally situated on Fifth Avenue, The Plaza’s prestigious address continues to define elegance with unmatched service and an ever-evolving modern sensibility.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Five-Star Hotels In North America And Caribbean

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This is an independent hotel in a city that is predominantly ruled by large corporations and conglomerates. The location of the hotel is about as well-connected as you could possibly expect. Located on Grand Army Plaza, you can literally treat Central Park as your own personal backyard. In addition to that, all the regular tourist spots are around the neighborhood, and as you leave the hotel you are met with The Apple Store, Wollman Ice Rink, and other trendy locations and stores.

This boutique hotel is quite favored by European travelers and celebrities alike. One of the things that sets it apart is its attentive and friendly staff. Guests have to pass by lush gardens to enter the hotel, the lobby features an antique French desk, and you have to pass by cascades of wreathed flowers as you make your way to the elevators. The bathrooms are made in all-marble, with fine Italian furniture and linen. In fact, one might even say that the bathrooms have been treated with greater reverence than entirely necessary, for instance, is it really necessary to have the sinks and faucets plated in 24-carat gold?

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3. The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California

For over a century, The Beverly Hills Hotel has been the spot for Hollywood’s brightest lights, the ultimate beacon of glamour. She greets you like a movie star from the moment you pass the iconic signage, step onto the signature red carpet and enter the grand lobby.

Home to Rodeo Drive and many of Hollywood’s most famous faces, Beverly Hills is renowned as a neighborhood of luxury. A stay here will ensure a hotel that matches the grandeur and glamor of the star-studded mansions lining the boulevards of Los Angeles. Here’s our pick of the best hotels in Beverly Hills, bookable with Culture Trip.

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This low-key accommodation option feels as much like a private residence block as it does a hotel. Communal spaces have a familiar and comfortable feel – a positive change from the sterile lobbies and business centers that can be found in Downtown LA. The “backyard” pool offers respite from the intense LA heat, while the surrounding sun loungers provide an idyllic means of lapping up as much sun as you can get. In-house eatery Double Take ensures you start the morning right with a fresh California-inspired menu – which will especially appeal to the avocado aficionado – and also shakes up a range of pre-dinner cocktails to kick-start your evening.

4. Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii

Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a live jazz lounge, and a day spa. A spacious lanai is provided in each guest room. Free WiFI is available throughout the property. A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani.

All guest rooms include a luxurious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided.

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The oceanfront, internationally-awarded La Mer restaurant, open daily for dinner, features fine French cuisine utilizing fresh, local Hawaiian ingredients. Orchids restaurant offers seafood specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a sumptuous Sunday brunch.

Oceanfront casual terrace dining and nightly entertainment is available at the landmark A House Without a Key restaurant. The Spa Halekulani offers a complete menu of treatments incorporating traditional Polynesian rituals. Massages, facials, body therapies and beauty services are offered. A full-service business centre is located on site. A heated swimming pool with glass tile mosaic and views of Waikiki Beach is offered, and pool attendants are available to fulfill guest requests. Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Halekulani is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport.

5. Excellence El Carmen in the Dominican Republic

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Excellence El Carmen is the second adults-only all-inclusive Excellence Resort in Punta Cana, just 25 minutes from the international airport. The outstanding level of quality you've come to expect from The Excellence Collection is delivered across 500 suites, ranging from 800 sq.feet Junior Suites to wonderfully luxurious 3,400 sq.feet suites for wonderfully lavish escapes.

23 pools meander through the grounds of this new-build resort, peppered with 12 first-rate restaurants and 16 bars, all finished with modern architecture and furnishings befitting a contemporary Caribbean style. Combined with breathtakingly romantic ocean views and direct beach access, Excellence El Carmen ushers in a new era of adults-only holidaymaking.

6. 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami, Florida

After an investment of over $100 million, this resort re-launched in March 2015 as the 1 Hotel South Beach.

Immerse yourself in the sumptuous luxury, style and sophistication of 1 Hotel South Beach. With 600 feet of prime beachfront real estate in the heart of South Beach, the beach club offers an unrivaled experience to match the breathtaking, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the city.

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So whether you’re relaxing amid the palm trees lining an infinity-edge pool, or ascending 18 stories to soak in the gorgeous, seductive Rooftop oasis featuring a lavish lounge and exotic pool, you’ll soon find we truly eclipse any other luxury resort in South Beach.

7. Sandals Barbados in Barbados

Couples-only retreats are Sandals’ speciality and their newest properties in Barbados take all-inclusive luxury to new heights. Sitting next to one another on the platinum sands of Maxwell Beach, on the outskirts of lively St Lawrence Gap, Sandals Barbados and its sister, all-suite property Sandals Royal Barbados, have an exclusive exchange programme, so if you stay at one, you can use the facilities of the other.

This two-for-one deal means access to 17 restaurants and 12 bars, so you could stay a fortnight without having dinner in the same place twice, all for no extra cost. Many of the 280 rooms and suites at Sandals Barbados have private soaking tubs on their patios and terraces, or you can book a stay in a swim-up suite. Even so, you won’t want to miss the resort’s main pool – the island’s longest and largest lagoon pool, complete with a swim-up bar.

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Sandals Royal Barbados is Sandal’s newest resort, featuring 272 suites. For the ultimate room for romance, book a Skypool Suite, where you can slide open your patio doors to reveal a private infinity pool with an ocean view.

8. The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs is a fascinating city to visit anytime of year, with loads of notorious tourist attractions. To accommodate the finer traveler, the state’s second largest city boasts a plethora of four star hotels, as well as one famous five star hotel.

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From Garden of the Gods to Pikes Peak, the natural landmarks of Colorado Springs are second to none. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, it’s a beautiful city to be in. The Springs boast a growing population on its way to 500,000 in the city alone, and closer to 700,000 in the metropolitan area. Let’s get into the most luxurious places to stay.

9. Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico

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Located just 20 minutes’ drive north of Cancun, Finest Playa Mujeres is set back from a beautiful white sandy beach which is ideal for water sports and swimming. It’s a beautiful, secluded spot but those wishing to visit Cancun might prefer a more central location. Despite sharing the plot with other resorts under the Finest umbrella, the hotel enjoys private facilities. Playa Mujeres Golf Course is a five-minute drive away.

Double rooms from £486 in low season; and from £687 in high, for the all-inclusive package. All meals (and drinks) included. Free Wi-Fi.

Access for guests with disabilities?

Finest Playa Mujeres has several wheelchair-accessible rooms, accessible restaurants and bars, and an access ramp in the main pool.

Family-Friendly?

The Imagine Kids Club has mini water parks for big and little kids, plus activities like mini theatre and chocolate parties. Most restaurants have a special kids' menu, or parents can enjoy kid-free meals thanks to the supervised Imagine Lounge (ages three and up).

10. Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas

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Settled on the serene coast of Nassau, the Bahamian way of life washes over and the gentle breeze embraces you. Easy going isn’t just how we are – it’s who we are. It is the spirit that permeates every part of Sandals Royal Bahamian. The pastel-colored ambiance sets the scene for romance and whisks you away with every passing instant. Savor the moment and forget time altogether at Sandals Royal Bahamian.