Jumeirah Vittaveli in Maldives Named the 2017 Global Hotel of the Year

Jumeirah Vittaveli villa and resort in Maldives is delighted to be named the 2017 Global Hotel of the Year, in the 11th edition of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, held in St. Moritz, Switzerland over the weekend. Voted by over 300,000 travellers to name their favorite luxury hotel over a four-week period, Jumeirah Vittaveli in Maldives stood out.

Renowned for its tropical, paradise setting with suites that open up to the turquoise sea, open-air restaurants, an overwater bar, and coconut oil-based spa treatments, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers “…unmatched diversity, subtle luxury and personalised exploration.”

What’s interesting is that The Jumeirah Vittaveli will be upping the ante “by opening the first ice rink in the Maldives, where the average temperature in December is about 27C.” Guests will have something new to look forward to in addition to the extravagant amenities.

A Sense of Luxury: Recharge & Rejuvenate

Jumeirah Vittaveli-Ocean Suite Bedroom

For guests seeking another level of privacy and luxury, perhaps Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort in the Maldives might just offer that perfect place to refresh and revitalise. With 89 villas and suites, each with a dedicated swimming pool, will give guests a sense of private space to unwind and experience tranquility.

Jumeirah Vittaveli

There’s also the free-standing Ocean Suites, featuring king size beds, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, raised on underwater stilts and is only accessible by boat. Sprawling across two levels, the suites are designed to indulge guests in a well-crafted and welcoming ambience that reflect the beauty of the natural surrounding. Take a step out on the transparent glass floors and relish the view of the silent underwater world.

And for those who travel with large entourages, the newly built Royal Residence has five bedroom guest house that can accommodate up to 14 guests. Equipped with all the facilities, guests can also enjoy a range of activities at the two private pools, spa, gym, and have an entertaining time at the private over-water bar and full-scale restaurant.

Le Royal Monceau Paris

Here’s a selection of winners from the 99 categories at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards:

Luxury ski resort: Stock Resort, Finkenberg, Austria
Luxury wellness hotel: Chenot Palace Health Wellness Hotel, Qabala, Azerbaijan
Luxury adventure destination: Machaba Camp, Tarlton, Botswana
Luxury gourmet hotel: La Grande Maison de Bernard Magrez, Bordeaux, France
Luxury hotel: Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris
Luxury romantic beach resort: Pimalai Resort and Spa, Krabi, Thailand
Luxury honeymoon resort: Ayana Resort and Spa, Bali