The Peninsula, Bangkok

2006-10-24 16:51:54
333 Charoen Nakorn Rd.Bangkok, Thailand Score: 92.10 39-floor tower with serene Asian-influenced interiors on the quiet Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. Competitive Edge: A fusion of old-world service with information-age technology... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok

2006-10-24 16:51:54
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Rd.Bangkok, Thailand Score: 86.58 Two-tower riverside complex with palm-fringed terraces and fine gardens. Competitive Edge: Light-filled public spaces make for a relaxed beach-resort-in-the-city feel... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

2006-10-24 16:51:54
250 Sukhumvit RoadBangkok, Thailand Score: 80.20 Business-friendly high-rise near a Skytrain stop in the business district. Competitive Edge: Casually chic rooms and public spaces in the heart of the city... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Siphya Rd., 2 Captain Bush LaneBangkok, Thailand Score: 82.78 28-story hotel on the Chao Phraya River, near Chinatown. Competitive Edge: Top-notch business amenities tailored for global travelers... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok

2006-10-24 16:51:54
155 Rajadamri RoadBangkok, Thailand Score: 87.30 Understated low-rise (the former Regent) with tropical gardens and a large, lovely pool. Competitive Edge: A hub for Thai high society, thanks to the buzzing restaurants Biscotti and Shintori... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Sukhothai

2006-10-24 16:51:54
13/3 South Sathorn RoadBangkok, Thailand Score: 88.48 Cluster of low-rises surrounded by gardens and lotus pools, in the business district. Competitive Edge: Ed Tuttle's renowned design combined with superb service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai

2006-10-24 16:51:54
502 Mae Rim-Samoeng Old RoadChiang Mai, Thailand Location approximated Score: 92.84 Thai pavilions and a great spa surrounded by rice paddies and tropical gardens, in the Mae Rim Valley. Competitive Edge: World-class design delivers an authentic Siamese up-country atmosphere... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006

Amanpuri

2006-10-24 16:51:54
Pansea BeachPhuket, Thailand Score: 87.26 Former coconut plantation with teak pavilions on 77-acres of jungle headlands above a secluded beach. Competitive Edge: The original Aman resort is still a standard-setter for luxe minimalism and pampering service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Banyan Tree

2006-10-24 16:51:54
33 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn RoadPhuket, Thailand Score: 89.00 Cluster of Asian-style villas, each with a private garden, among the lagoons on Bang Tao Bay. Competitive Edge: The romance of a small resort, combined with large-scale amenities and programs... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

2006-10-24 16:51:54
231 Moo 3, Mai KhaoPhuket, Thailand Score: 88.50 Low-rise resort with 27 acres of tropical gardens. Competitive Edge: Set on Mai Khao Beach?the quietest stretch of sand on the island... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Sofitel Metropole

2006-10-24 16:51:54
15 Ngo Quyen StreetHanoi, Vietnam Score: 83.17 1901 French-colonial landmark near the Opera House. Competitive Edge: The city's best and most historic property... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Ana Mandara Resort

2006-10-24 16:51:54
Tran Phu BoulevardNha Trang, Vietnam Score: 86.09 Relaxed traditional Vietnamese-style property on a southern coast beach. Competitive Edge: Down-to-earth stylishness, combined with a terrific spa and a great price... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Kewarra Beach Resort

2006-10-24 16:51:55
Cairns, Australia Score: 82.58 Laid-back property with bungalows set between the rain forest and beach. Competitive Edge: An intimate, authentically tropical resort that won't break the bank... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hayman Island

2006-10-24 16:51:55
Great Barrier Reef, Australia Score: 83.71 Refined private-island resort with beautiful pools, on a picture-perfect Coral Sea beach. Competitive Edge: An extensive activities program, including trips to the reef... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Lizard Island

2006-10-24 16:51:55
Great Barrier Reef, Australia Score: 91.82 Exclusive private-island retreat of colorful clapboard buildings with modern interiors on 400 acres of national park. Competitive Edge: Urbane, romantic setting with great snorkeling and diving... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Langham Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:55
1 Southgate AveMelbourne, Australia Score: 82.84 24-story hotel (formerly Sheraton Towers Southgate) on the south bank of the river. Competitive Edge: Dramatic views throughout, combined with the excellent Chuan Spa... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Crown Towers

2006-10-24 16:51:55
8 Whiteman St.Melbourne, Australia Score: 82.04 Contemporary high-rise on the banks of the Yarra River. Competitive Edge: Attached to the massive Crown Entertainment complex (casino, cinema, 40-plus restaurants and bars)... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Park Hyatt, Melbourne

2006-10-24 16:51:55
1 Parliament SquareMelbourne, Australia Score: 83.95 Discreet low-rise hotel with marble lobby, next to the Fitzroy Gardens downtown. Competitive Edge: The most stylish and residential-feeling of the city's top hotels... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Park Hyatt, Sydney

2006-10-24 16:51:55
7 Hickson Rd.Sydney, Australia Score: 83.41 Refined, art-filled low-rise on its own harbor jetty in the Rocks district. Competitive Edge: Superb, modern style meets excellent service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

2006-10-24 16:51:55
199 George St.Sydney, Australia Score: 86.28 34-story building in the Rocks district, overlooking the harbor and the opera house. Competitive Edge: All-around polish, from the business amenities to the excellent spa... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Observatory Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:55
89-113 Kent St.Sydney, Australia Score: 84.41 Sophisticated hotel with personalized service on a quiet backstreet near the Circular Quay. Competitive Edge: An intimate, residential feel throughout... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The InterContinental

2006-10-24 16:51:55
CNR Bridge and Phillip Sts.Sydney, Australia Score: 80.95 Neoclassical former Treasury Building near the Circular Quay. Competitive Edge: A location between the business district and the botanical gardens... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort

2006-10-24 16:51:55
VaitapeBora-Bora, French Polynesia Score: 82.37 Rustic bungalows on the private island of Motu Toopua. Competitive Edge: The Marü Spa, which has the region's best couples treatments... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Bora Bora

2006-10-24 16:51:55
Point RaititiBora-Bora, French Polynesia Score: 83.50 Exclusive cluster of Polynesian-style bungalows set among beaches and lagoons. Competitive Edge: Bora-Bora's most stylish resort (claw-foot tubs, exotic woods), thanks to the Aman touch... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort

2006-10-24 16:51:55
VaitapeBora-Bora, French Polynesia Score: 80.87 Thatched-roof suites surrounded by tropical gardens. A new spa is opening soon. Competitive Edge: Top-notch snorkeling and diving facilities... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Point MatriaBora-Bora, French Polynesia Score: 80.24 Peaceful collection of bungalows (formerly the Bora Bora Beachcomber InterContinental Resort) at beautiful Matira Point. Closed through June for repairs from a storm surge... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Huka Lodge

2006-10-24 16:51:55
Huka Falls RoadTaupo, New Zealand Score: 91.00 Ultra-luxe North Island lodge on 17 wooded acres above the trout-filled Waikato River. Competitive Edge: Bewitching mix of escapist luxury and a rustic setting... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Banff Springs

2006-10-24 16:51:55
405 Spray AvenueBanff, Alberta Score: 83.40 Baronial Scottish-style castle at the confluence of the Bow and Spray rivers, a shuttle ride from skiing and town. Competitive Edge: Banff's most historic property, with an excellent private golf course and easy access to skiing... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 T

Rimrock Resort Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:55
100 Mountain AvenueBanff, Alberta Score: 83.02 Contemporary lodge built into the hillside, 700 feet up Sulphur Mountain. Competitive Edge: An elevated location that offers extraordinary views of the park, and is steps from the natural Upper Hot Springs... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

2006-10-24 16:51:55
111 Lake Louise DriveLake Louise, Alberta Score: 85.91 Imposing 19th-century resort on the lake, in Banff National Park. Competitive Edge: One of the world's most magical settings?surrounded by snowcapped peaks above a glacial blue lake... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Post Hotel & Spa

2006-10-24 16:51:55
200 PipestoneLake Louise, Alberta Score: 85.61 Quiet luxe lodge and cabins on the Pipestone River, five minutes from Lake Louise. Competitive Edge: More intimate in feel than the region's large resorts... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Opus Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:55
322 Davie StreetVancouver, British Columbia Score: 81.22 4-year-old granite-and-glass hotel in fashionable Yaletown, close to downtown businesses and shopping. Competitive Edge: 5 distinct décor styles—from subdued to retro-funky—make it the city's most design-driven hotel... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 &#

Fairmont Waterfront

2006-10-24 16:51:55
900 Canada Place WayVancouver , British Columbia Score: 81.26 Modern tower across the street from the convention center and cruise-ship terminal, minutes from downtown. Competitive Edge: Expansive windows throughout deliver dramatic views of Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 &

Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver

2006-10-24 16:51:55
791 W Georgia StreetVancouver, British Columbia Score: 81.40 28-story high-rise attached to the upscale Pacific Centre mall. Competitive Edge: Exceptional service and some of the city's largest rooms (Deluxes average 428 square feet)... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Pan Pacific

2006-10-24 16:51:55
300-999 Canada PlaceVancouver, British Columbia Score: 81.83 23-story hotel attached to the convention center and cruise-ship terminal. Competitive Edge: Amazing waterfront views combined with abundant business facilities... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

2006-10-24 16:51:55
845 Hornby StreetVancouver, British Columbia Score: 83.99 Intimate downtown hotel, across from the courthouse and Robson Square. Competitive Edge: Genteel ambience that's more old-world than Northwest... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Vancouver Airport

2006-10-24 16:51:55
3111 Grant McConachie WayVancouver, British Columbia Score: 81.55 Sleek 14-floor glass tower above the international departures area of Vancouver International Airport, 30 minutes from downtown. Competitive Edge: Super convenient for business travelers... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Empress

2006-10-24 16:51:55
721 Government StreetVancouver Island , British Columbia Score: 80.60 1908 ivy-covered Edwardian landmark facing the harbor in downtown Victoria. Competitive Edge: Victoria's best, most historic hotel—a grand homage to old Britannia... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Wickaninnish Inn

2006-10-24 16:51:55
500 Osprey LaneVancouver Island, British Columbia Score: 89.76 Casually luxurious cedar inn atop a rocky promontory on the island's remote western coast. Competitive Edge: A magnificent setting, surrounded by a rain forest and the Pacific shore... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Aerie Resort

2006-10-24 16:51:55
600 Ebedora LaneVancouver Island, British Columbia Score: 89.77 Mediterranean-style villa set high in the island's southern mountains. Competitive Edge: A stunning, secluded location that delivers 180-degree views of the Cascades and the Olympics... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Sooke Harbour House

2006-10-24 16:51:55
1528 Whiffen Spit RoadVancouver Island, British Columbia Score: 86.46 Charming clapboard inn overlooking a dramatic Pacific beach and the Olympic Mountains, 45 minutes from Victoria. Competitive Edge: Chef Edward Tuson's inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine has made this a legendary food and wine destination... More details fro

Four Seasons, Whistler

2006-10-24 16:51:55
4591 Blackcomb WayWhistler, British Columbia Score: 85.71 Luxe rustic-style lodge (opened 2004) in the woods, 5 minutes via shuttle from the base of Blackcomb. Competitive Edge: The freshest, most amenity-rich rooms in town... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

2006-10-24 16:51:55
4599 Chateau BoulevardWhistler, British Columbia Score: 83.78 Grand chateau-style ski-in, ski-out resort with a private golf course at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain. Competitive Edge: A quiet setting outside the hubbub of the village, but still within walking distance... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Trav

Westin Whistler Resort & Spa

2006-10-24 16:51:55
4090 Whistler WayWhistler, British Columbia Score: 81.60 Modern all-suite property next to Whistler Mountain. Competitive Edge: Rooms that are like private slope-side apartments, with fireplaces and full kitchens... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Keltic Lodge

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Middle Head PeninsulaIngonish Beach, Nova Scotia Score: 83.40 Scottish-inspired retreat and inn on a rocky Atlantic promontory in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Competitive Edge: Seclusion in the coastal headlands with astonishing ocean views... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

2006-10-24 16:51:56
1 Rideau StreetOttawa, Ontario Score: 83.88 1912 mansion, next to the National Gallery and Parliament. Competitive Edge: Convenient location in the heart of the city's political epicenter, a short stroll from area attractions... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Drake Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:56
1150 Queen Street WToronto, Ontario Score: 81.07 19th-century hotel with bohemian, artistic interiors near shopping and dining. Competitive Edge: One of the city's most design-driven properties... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto

2006-10-24 16:51:56
21 Avenue RoadToronto, Ontario Score: 83.80 Modern 32-story high-rise in a fashionable neighborhood. Competitive Edge: Quintessential Four Seasons service on the company's home turf... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

H?tel St. Paul

2006-10-24 16:51:56
355 Rue McGillMontreal, Quebec Score: 82.95 1900 Beaux-Arts building with modern, high-concept interiors, a 10-minute walk from downtown. Competitive Edge: A high degree of intimacy, comfort, and serenity... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

2006-10-24 16:51:56
1 Rue de CarrièresQuebec City, Quebec Score: 84.99 Historic turreted castle in the Old Town. Competitive Edge: The city's grandest hotel, right where you want to be... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>