Travelers have millions of hotels to choose from, and service is one way to stand out in the crowd. TripAdvisor shines the spotlight on properties around the world that are recognized by their guests for providing superior service. The world’s largest travel site announced the Travelers’ Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service, honoring 1,762 properties in 98 regions and countries across the globe. The awards recognize top accommodations for service in the world and individual lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, China, Europe, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, South America, South Pacific, the U.K., and the U.S.
According to TripAdvisor, top hotels for service in the world are situated in Morocco, Belize, South Africa, Czech Republic, Ireland, New Zealand, California, and Italy. In a surprising and bizarre way, 3 hotel of top 10 are found in Marrakech, Morocco. The best hotel service in the U.S. can be tested in California, Massachusetts, Florida, Kentucky, Idaho, and Missouri. Riad Kheirredine in Morocco is the #1 hotel in the world for service, according to TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service.
Travelers’ Choice Exceptional Service award-winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions of TripAdvisor travelers worldwide, taking into account the quality of reviews and ratings for service.
TripAdvisor travelers receive the royal treatment in the Golden State as three of the top 10 U.S. Travelers’ Choice Exceptional Service award-winners are located in Palm Springs, with four of the top 10 in California. “Palm Springs is a magnet for TripAdvisor travelers, thanks to its picturesque landscape and abundant sunshine, but it’s also the friendly hoteliers and imaginative personal touches found in some of its top accommodations that keep TripAdvisor members going back,” said Wendy Perrin, Travel Advocate for TripAdvisor.
Top 10 Hotels for Service in the World:
1. Riad Kheirredine, Marrakech, Morocco;
2. Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort, Hopkins, Belize;
3. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse, Franschhoek, South Africa;
4. Riad Noir d’Ivoire, Marrakech, Morocco;
5. Hotel Residence Agnes, Prague, Czech Republic;
6. Castlewood House, Dingle, Ireland;
7. The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand;
8. Desert Riviera Hotel, Palm Springs, California;
9. La Maison Arabe, Marrakech, Morocco;
10. Hotel Villa Steno, Monterosso al Mare, Italy.
Top 10 Hotels for Service in the U.S.:
1. Desert Riviera Hotel, Palm Springs, California;
2. Hotel California, Palm Springs, California;
3. SeaCoast Inn, Hyannis, Massachusetts;
4. Beachside Village Resort, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida;
5. La Maison Hotel, Palm Springs, California;
6. The Hotel SYNC, Bowling Green, Kentucky;
7. Alhambra Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida;
8. Sleep Inn & Suites, Idaho Falls, Idaho;
9. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/South I-55, Mehlville, Missouri;
10. Olea Hotel, Glen Ellen, California;
The average nightly rate of Travelers’ Choice Exceptional Service award-winners for the World is $307 and $228 for the U.S.