For 38 years now, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards has tapped its audience to discover "what’s sticking with readers and editors" to create "a snapshot of the current moment in travel."
When it comes to readers' favorite hotels, in 2025, the choice isn't an exclusive resort in Bali or a towering high-rise in NYC, but a coastal California hideaway you may not have even heard of—but should.
The Lodge at Bodega Bay, perched along the windswept Sonoma Coast, has officially been named the Best Hotel in the World.
The annual awards, voted on by hundreds of thousands of readers, honor destinations that blend authenticity, atmosphere and hospitality—here's why this year’s winner captures all three.
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Inside the Lodge at Bodega Bay—A Sonoma Coast Sanctuary
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Tucked into a bluff surrounded by vineyards and dreamy ocean views, The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a laid-back yet luxe escape. Morning begins with breakfast at Drakes Sonoma Coast, where seasonal compotes top thick-cut French toast, and the lodge’s signature sandwich arrives made fresh with ingredients from area farms. The hotel is all about celebrating the Sonoma Coastal region, and its the perfect launching point for coastal hikes past greens and golds or a scenic Highway One roadtrip.
Or, just stay on property for plenty of analog ambiance: you can fill your days with beach walks, wine tastings and moments by the fire. Guest rooms feature a palette of creams and nautical blues, dark wood details and you'll also find binoculars on the windowsill to take in panoramic Pacific sunsets. Throw in the spa’s signature Cabernet Grape Sea Scrub and in-room jacuzzi, and it’s easy to see why readers keep coming back—and voting it best—year after year (it's made the list in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2024 too).
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The Rest of the Winners
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards also highlighted favorites from around the world—from alpine retreats in Switzerland to design-forward city hotels in Tokyo. And in the U.S., Nashville proved it’s more than just music: three of its top hotels earned spots on this year’s coveted list, solidifying the city as a rising destination for country-style hospitality.
At spot #50, The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, earned high marks for its Jean-George-trained chef and rooms filled with art from local artists. The WestinNashville took spot #19 for its world-class 6,000-square-foot spa and rock-star-worthy luxury suites. And at #16, Painter's Row adjacent The Bobby Hotel, earned the highest marks for its boutique style and rooftop concert series.
Global hotel fan-favorites included La Mamounia in Marrakesh, Morocco (#44), and La Reserve Hotel and Spa and Villa Geneve, in Geneva, Switzerland (#21) and the Hyatt Regency in Beijing (#18.)
Whether you’re dreaming of coastal calm, mountain air or a night in Music City, the full list offers inspiration for every kind of traveler.
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