The Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brands, part of Hilton’s Luxury Group, have received affirmations as the world’s best in the 2021 edition of Travel + Leisure 500 list as well as the prestigious 2021 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards.

 

 Among Asia’s shining stars are 17 hotels across both brands, located in iconic destinations ranging from gateway cities in China and South East Asia to resort locations from the Maldives to French Polynesia.

 

“The honor of having our Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels and resorts named among the world’s best bears testament to our team members’ relentless pursuit of service excellence. It is both extremely humbling and encouraging to witness the confidence our guests have in our hotels through one of the most trying years for our industry, which speaks volumes about the memorable experiences our teams helped create for our guests through the unrivalled levels of service and hospitality when they stayed with us during better times,” said Nils-Arne Schroeder, vice president, luxury and lifestyle, Asia Pacific, Hilton. 

 

There are six iconic properties under the storied Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand across Asia’s most desirable destinations, including Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xiamen, Bangkok and the Maldives. 

 

Claiming one of the top spots across both award programs is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Within two years of its launch and just over a month after announcing its exclusive private island, Ithaafushi – The Private Island, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has secured fifth spot in the “Top 100 Hotels of the World” list of Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. In an exceptional commendation, 

 

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi was also awarded the title of “Hotel Instagram of the Year” by the Forbes Travel Guide for its spectacular social content strategy and engagement campaigns.