Today, Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its highly-anticipated annual Travelers' Choice Awards for Hotels. Following the early 2022 releases of the Best of the Best Destinations and Beaches, this latest community-powered ranking reveals the most-loved hotels around the world. So if you're one of the many in the midst of vacation planning, look no further for guidance on the best places to stay this summer and beyond.

Now in the 20th year of the Travelers' Choice Awards for Hotels, Tripadvisor is honored to continue to serve as the most trusted travel guidance platform in the world, and grateful for its community of travelers across the globe who continue to share their detailed and authentic feedback to make it easier for future travelers to discover great places to visit.

These awards are based on the traveler reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor throughout 2021. Despite another year of ups and downs, people still vacationed around the world, embracing a post-pandemic travel renaissance spurred by high vaccination rates. From returning to their favorite, trusted hotel, to adventurous journeys to new resorts across the world, people found ways to prioritize travel, and returned the favor by leaving reviews of their stay. The Travelers' Choice Awards recognize the hotels they loved most. With millions listed on Tripadvisor around the world, only the cream of the crop - less than 1% - are awarded as the Best of the Best.

This year's awards include 11 subcategories of accommodations, including three brand new ones: Out of the Ordinary Hotels, Hotels on the Water, and Mountain Resorts & Lodges. These subcategories are based on a variety of different factors - from hotel-type to location and even age of the property - to better customize travel planning for our variety of different travelers.

"We know there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to travel planning. Some travelers are looking for unique stays - ranging from cave hotels to overwater bungalows - while others are looking for a quaint B&B," said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer, Tripadvisor. "No matter what type of trip you are looking for, this year's Travelers' Choice Awards - with winners spanning six continents and 90 countries - showcase the top recommendations from other travelers."