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The Ambassadorial Roundtable releases yearly its “DIPLOMATS'BEST OF THE BEST”, the top 10 exclusive, luxury hotels since 2014. These properties were chosen by members of the diplomatic community and Ambassadorial Roundtable and for exceptional service, outstanding cultural and sports opportunities, accommodations and ambiance. We approve new properties after two inspections, hotels have to maintain a minimum four star accreditation.
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New Partner Hotels 2025
The Ritz Carlton, Vienna, Austria
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is a hallmark of old-school sophistication, tinged with a fresh, forward-facing approach to service and design. Located on a stretch of Ringstrasse (the road circling the city's Old Town) directly across from the Stadtpark, the hotel is under 20 minutes from major attractions like the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the State Opera House, and Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the world's oldest zoo. Reserve the Presidential Suite, the most luxurious at the hotel: it sports a nineteenth-century charm and a contemporary interior, all packed into 2,045-square-feet. But if you can’t swing for the Presidential Suite, the Premium rooms are your best bet. Clocking in at around 537-square-feet—an already generous space, without figuring the absurdly high ceilings into the equation—rooms tend toward classic, with a modern twist, where sobering wall colors and long, slender curtains stand in subtle contrast with patterned bedspreads and flashes of contemporary artwork. C
Interalpen Hotel, Telfs, Austria
The Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol is located on the Seefeld high plateau, 1300 m above sea leve in the midst of untouched mountain landscapes. Enjoy the fresh alpine air, discover the magic of the seasons and draw new strength from being so close to nature.It captivates visitors with a unique secluded location surrounded by magnificent nature. Here you can enjoy outstanding quality, lasting moments of relaxation, Tyrolean hospitality and service at the highest level.
New Partner Hotels 2024
Villa d'Este, Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy
Located on the shores of Lake Como, one of the most romantic settings in the world, Villa d’Este is surrounded by 25 acres of enchanting park with centennial trees, statues and colorful flowers. Built in 1568 as the summer residence of Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, it was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1873, becoming a favorite destination for the European aristocracy For centuries a residence of the aristocracy – princesses, marquises, sultans and tsars. And since 1873, an elegant and charming five-star resort; one of the most celebrated in the world. Luxury lake views exemplify the art of living well in a suggestive experience that fills the eyes and inspires the mind.
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Villa La Massa, Florence, Italy
Majestically sitting on the banks of the Arno River, in the heart of the Chianti wine region, Villa La Massa is just a few kilometers (15 minutes by car) from Florence’s city center. This architectural gem is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, an oasis of peace and serenity immersed in a 25-acre park. The Tuscan countryside extends all around as far as the eye can see: olive trees, vineyards and cypresses fill the landscape with their unique colors and scents.
Built in the 13th century as an enchanting country house for an aristocratic Florentine family, Villa La Massa was owned by European aristocrats until 1948, before it was transformed into a luxury hotel. After a complete renovation, it reopened and its hundred-year-old history lives on, with every nook telling us tales of Renaissance splendor and the lifestyle of Florentine aristocrats.
Winner Diplomat's Choice 2023
Cala Di Volpe, Sardinia, Italy
Mediterraneo Santa Margherita,
Santa Margharita, Italy
The Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa provides a fascinating and distinctive experience for visitors. Housed in a historically stunning 18th-century palazzo, which has been meticulously restored with the oversight of Liguria's regional cultural ministry, it features an indulgent full-service spa offering advanced treatments and massages, all located just steps from the charming beach in the former fishing village of Santa Margherita Ligure.
Guests admire the timeless aristocratic allure of the original 18th-century architecture that has been carefully maintained and seamlessly integrated with the modern elegance of the hotel’s contemporary enhancements, designed to complement the beauty of the historic palazzo. The Mediterraneo offers 35 uniquely designed rooms, each with its own individual character and ambiance. Enjoy the opulence of feeling like a guest in a noble villa, just minutes from the beach.
RANCHO LA PUERTA TECATE MEXICO
Winner Diplomats' Choice Best Spa 2022
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THE KULM HOTEL ST. MORITZ ST.MORITZ SWITZERLAND
Winner Diplomats' Choice 2015
Some big dreams like Apple, Hewlett Packard, Disney, Harley Davidson, Amazon, start in a garage. Some dreams like Dell, Facebook, Yahoo, Google, Reddit ,start in a dorm room. And yet others, like the Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz, start with a very small door. As the story goes, in 1855 Mr. Johannes Badrutt and his wife first visited a little bed and breakfast in the Engadin Mountains. Mrs. Badrutt stumbled over the door step and “fell“ into the property. True to the proverb “never rest where you fall “, the couple decided to buy the guest house, make it their home and remodel the small property extensively to create the “Hotel Engadiner Kulm“, which today is known as the “Kulm Hotel St.Moritz“
THE GSTAAD PALACE GSTAAD SWITZERLAND
Winner Diplomats' Choice 2014
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