From the 1928 Kowloon flagship to Paris, London, and Istanbul, every Peninsula holds a Forbes Five-Star. The brand's grande dames, ranked by consensus.
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From the 1928 Kowloon flagship to Paris, London, and Istanbul, every Peninsula holds a Forbes Five-Star. The brand's grande dames, ranked by consensus.
The Peninsula Chicago (Chicago, USA)
Consistently rated among the best hotels in America, this Magnificent Mile landmark pairs vast rooms with a sunlit sky-high pool and the brand's flawless service.
The Peninsula Beijing (Beijing, China)
A reimagined all-suite palace steps from the Forbidden City, blending contemporary design with imperial-scale luxury and a near-perfect Tripadvisor rating.
The Peninsula Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
The Grande Dame of the Far East, open since 1928, with its fleet of green Rolls-Royces, legendary lobby afternoon tea, and harbour views. The flagship that started it all.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills, USA)
A discreet Hollywood favorite of garden villas and a rooftop pool, perennially a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond winner. Old-world service in the heart of 90210.
The Peninsula Istanbul (Istanbul, Turkey)
The group's acclaimed 2023 Galataport debut, spread across four Bosphorus-front buildings including a restored maritime terminal, with a waterside pool.
The Peninsula Paris (Paris, France)
A restored Haussmannian palace near the Arc de Triomphe, with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Eiffel Tower and exquisite Belle Epoque detail. The city's grandest Peninsula.
The Peninsula Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand)
A riverside classic on the Chao Phraya, with branded green river boats, a tiered pool, and generous rooms that each frame the water. Strong value among the flagship set.
The Peninsula London (London, UK)
The group's 2023 Belgravia arrival overlooking Hyde Park Corner, with a rooftop restaurant, grand spa, and instant landmark status near the royal parks.
The Peninsula Shanghai (Shanghai, China)
The last great building on the historic Bund, an Art Deco-inspired riverfront palace with Huangpu and Pudong skyline views and a celebrated spa.
The Peninsula Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)
A sleek tower steps from the Imperial Palace and Ginza, with spacious rooms, a top-floor spa, and the brand's hallmark technology and service.
Ranked across 7 sources: La Liste 2026 · Top Hotels (Peninsula positions); Forbes Travel Guide · Five-Star (every Peninsula, brand-wide) 2026; Luxury Travel Diary · The Best Peninsula Hotels in the World (unordered) 2025; Travel Season · The Best Peninsula Hotels Around the World (unordered); Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026); TripAdvisor · Ranked by Rating (June 2026); Live Pricing · 5–6 Months Out (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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