HBB Guides · 29 October 2026
The Finest Grand Hotels: Ten HBB Addresses
The Hospitality Brandbook library holds 12 published grand hotels. This guide brings together ten of them, in London, Rome, Copenhagen and beyond. Eight are recognised as an HBB Icon 2026 by the HBB Editorial Board. They are listed alphabetically, not ranked. Each name opens the full profile, with photography and official links.
Photo: Official website · maybourne.com
Claridge's
London · United Kingdom · HBB Icon 2026
A defining London grand hotel, Claridge's combines Art Deco identity with highly personalised service and successive layers of contemporary design. Its public rooms are as culturally important as its accommodation.
Read the Claridge's profile
Photo: Official website · hotelhasslerroma.com
Hassler Roma
Rome · Italy
An independently owned Roman grand hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, founded in 1893. Its rooms and suites look over the historic centre, with the Wirth family's long custodianship defining its formal, highly personal style of luxury.
Read the Hassler Roma profile
Photo: Official website · dangleterre.com
Hotel d’Angleterre
Copenhagen · Denmark · HBB Icon 2026
Copenhagen’s defining grand hotel, established in 1755 and overlooking Kongens Nytorv. Historic public rooms, contemporary luxury accommodation, destination dining and a substantial spa make it a reference point for Danish hospitality at its most formal.
Read the Hotel d’Angleterre profile
Photo: Official website · imperialhotel.co.jp
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
Tokyo · Japan
Founded in 1890 to accommodate international visitors, the Imperial Hotel is a foundational institution of Japanese luxury hospitality. Its significance lies in its long service tradition, civic role and architectural history, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s celebrated former hotel building.
Read the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo profile
Photo: Official website · raffles.com
Raffles Singapore
Singapore · Singapore · HBB Icon 2026
Singapore's defining heritage hotel, Raffles combines a late-19th-century architectural ensemble with all-suite accommodation, courtyard gardens and a public-facing collection of restaurants, bars and boutiques.
Read the Raffles Singapore profile
Photo: Official website · ritzparis.com
Ritz Paris
Paris · France · HBB Icon 2026
A foundational address in European luxury hospitality, the Ritz pairs the ceremonial setting of Place Vendôme with residential-style rooms, storied bars and deeply established service traditions. Its significance lies as much in its influence on the modern grand hotel as in its famous guests.
Read the Ritz Paris profile
Photo: Official website · fullertonhotels.com
The Fullerton Hotel
Singapore · Singapore · HBB Icon 2026
The 1928 General Post Office turned grand hotel; the face of the Singapore River.
Read the The Fullerton Hotel profile
Photo: Official website · peninsula.com
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Hong Kong · China · HBB Icon 2026
Opened in 1928, The Peninsula is a foundational address in Hong Kong's luxury hotel history. Its grand lobby, afternoon tea tradition and harbour-facing setting make it both an international destination and a local institution.
Read the The Peninsula Hong Kong profile
Photo: Official website · theplazany.com
The Plaza
New York · United States · HBB Icon 2026
A landmark Fifth Avenue hotel whose château-inspired silhouette, ceremonial public rooms and long cultural afterlife make it one of New York's defining grand hotels. Its significance extends beyond accommodation into afternoon tea, society events, literature and film.
Read the The Plaza profile
Photo: Official website · tajhotels.com
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Mumbai · India · HBB Icon 2026
Mumbai's defining grand hotel, overlooking the harbour beside the Gateway of India. Founded by Jamsetji Tata, the palace remains a foundational reference for Indian luxury hospitality, combining architectural spectacle with a deeply established civic presence.
Read the The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai profile
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. HBB Icons are selected independently and are never sold; see the methodology. More from the library in the A to Z directory and all HBB Guides.