Two Australian hotels, Capella Sydney and The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, have been named on the coveted World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list.
The respected list is the go-to for the best hotels in the world, created by ‘The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy’, an influential group of more than 600 global industry experts.
It’s the third year in a row The Calile Hotel has made the list, which was also one of 35 Australian hotels to recently be awarded a Michelin Key.
The Calile Hotel Co-owner Catherine Malouf says to have been selected three years in a row marks a significant affirmation of The Calile’s place on the global hotel-industry stage.
“As a family-run business, this acknowledgement is a testament to the values and standards that our team continues to deliver, and we are humbled to again represent Australia and our region.”
The Calile Hotel General Manager, Chris Kemlo adds that it’s not only an important win for The Calile, but also for Brisbane and Australian tourism.
“Being recognised among the world’s best hotels for the third consecutive year is an incredible honour and a testament to our remarkable team.
“Their professionalism, consistency, and genuine care for our guests define The Calile experience for which we are known.
“This recognition celebrates their collective dedication to creating memorable guest experiences, and we are humbled to once again represent Australian hospitality on the global stage.”
Capella Sydney ranked at number 12 and was also named The Best Hotel in Oceania 2025.
The hotel opened in March 2023 and is set within the restored Department of Education building and a new Sydney lifestyle precinct named ‘The Lands of Capella’.
Capella Sydney General Manager Marc von Arnim says being named on the list is a true honour.
“This recognition belongs first and foremost to our incredible team, whose passion and dedication bring our hotel to life every day.
“And to our guests, thank you for your continued support and for making Capella Sydney your home away from home. We are truly humbled and proud to be part of this extraordinary list of the world’s finest hotels.”
The top 10 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels:
- Rosewood Hong Kong
- Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- Capella Bangkok
- Passalacqua
- Raffles Singapore
- Atlantis The Royal
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- Chablé Yucatán
- Four Seasons Firenze
- Upper House Hong Kong
For the full list, go to The World’s 50 Best Hotels.
