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Best Values 2008
Here's our list of TripAdvisor's Top 100 Best Value hotels around the world, with quotes from travelers who have actually stayed in them.
February 2008 issue
Tuesday, January 22, 2008;
Real travelers know best. For our first-ever Budget Travel Best Values awards, we've partnered with TripAdvisor, the leading resource for hotel reviews, to pinpoint the world's most reliable hotels with an average nightly rate of $250 or less. Winners were selected based on TripAdvisor's Popularity Index, a proprietary algorithm that determines traveler satisfaction based on a variety of sources, including TripAdvisor reviews and travel articles and opinions from across the Internet. TripAdvisor calculated the average nightly rates from four different weeks throughout the year, during peak and off-peak periods.
Save this list! Because while a good hotel may not be the best part of your trip, a bad hotel can easily be the worst. The Editors
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Top 100
1. Park Hotel Tokyo 100.00
"The hotel interior is beautiful, and the lobby area had wonderful jazz every night. We're going back, and we didn't even think twice about where to stay"
2. Swissôtel Berlin 98.88
"It's in the heart of town, walking distance to most major attractions (if you make it out of the hotel)"
3. Hilton Nuweiba Coral Resort 97.45
4. Iberostar Bávaro 97.44
5. Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur 97.39
6. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur 97.20
7. The Davis Bangkok 96.95
8. Andel's Hotel Prague 96.48
"Andel's Hotel was modern, stylish, comfortable, and worth the money. I would thoroughly recommend it"
9. Grand Oasis Marien 96.30
10. NH Budapest 96.27
11. Embassy Suites Mexico City--Reforma 96.07
12. Hôtel Dominion 1912 95.84
13. Sheraton Warsaw Hotel 95.71
14. Renaissance St. Louis Hotel Airport 95.68
15. Dai-Ichi Hotel Tokyo 95.05
16. Steigenberger Nile Palace 94.98
17. Sofitel Silom Bangkok 94.82
18. Coco Palm Resort 94.62
19. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel 94.55
20. Andrássy Hotel 94.13
21. Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza 94.05
22. Hyatt Regency Kathmandu 94.04
23. Claridge Hotel 94.03
24. Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor 93.98
25. Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna 93.85
26. Winchester Mansions 93.75
27. Marriott's Grande Vista 93.36
28. The Marquette 93.32
29. Ginn Reunion Resort 93.26
30. Conrad Bali Resort & Spa 93.12
31. InterContinental Berlin 92.93
32. Sharm El-Sheikh Jolie Ville Golf & Resort 92.89
33. Sofitel Lisboa 92.87
"I proposed during this trip, and the hotel went out of its way to make our stay very special"
34. Heritance Ahungalla 92.82
35. Gala Beach Resort Huatulco 92.63
36. Westin Warsaw 92.53
37. CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa 92.45
38. Embassy Suites Portland--Downtown 92.34
39. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali 92.29
40. Renaissance Arts Hotel 92.07
41. The Landmark Bangkok 91.83
42. Le Richelieu in the French Quarter 91.76
43. Moorpark Hotel 91.74
"My twin boys were thrilled with the pool, the snooker table, and the bag of goodies for Halloween"
44. Millennium Court Budapest--Marriott Executive Apartments 91.56
45. Hilton Buenos Aires 91.56
46. Warsaw Marriott Hotel 91.50
47. Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort 91.50
"The staff is very friendly, the pools are great, and the house reef is something else!"
48. Club Med La Caravelle 91.44
49. Harbour Plaza Hong Kong 91.43
50. Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna 91.35
51. Salt Lake City Marriott City Center 91.33
52. The Tremont House--A Wyndham Historic Hotel 91.32
53. Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao 91.22
"Wow! This hotel was terrific. The toiletries were unsurpassed--they even had cologne and facial tonic"
54. Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage 91.20
55. Art'otel Budapest by Park Plaza 91.19
56. Pathumwan Princess 91.17
57. Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center 91.11
58. Le Méridien Park Atlantic Porto 91.02
59. Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans 90.93
60. Hilton Kuching 90.92
61. Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing 90.83
62. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo 90.78
63. JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok 90.67
64. JW Marriott Hotel Quito 90.51
65. Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverside Kuching 90.48
66. Shangri-La Caribe 90.44
67. Radisson Hotel Corning 90.38
68. Aqua Waikiki Wave 90.35
69. HotelVetro 90.33
"Our suite was just gorgeous. It's the only hotel we've ever stayed in where I actually took photographs!"
70. Newport News Marriott at City Center 90.29
71. The Ambrose Hotel 90.21
72. CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort 90.17
73. The Kairaba Beach Hotel 90.08
"Monkeys wander past when you're sunbathing, which makes life very surreal at times"
74. Sheraton Suites Columbus 89.80
75. ResortQuest Kaanapali Shores 89.77
76. The Landis Taipei Hotel 89.61
77. Beausite Park Hotel 89.41
78. Loews New Orleans Hotel 89.35
79. Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon 89.35
80. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort 89.33
"When we had breakfast in our room, they even delivered a toaster so we could toast our own bread"
81. Hilton Budapest--Castle District 89.30
82. The Mansion on Delaware Avenue 89.24
83. Apsis Atrium Palace 89.06
84. Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel 88.83
85. Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa Cardiff 88.68
86. Galeria Plaza 88.34
87. Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún 88.15
88. Iberostar Dominicana Hotel 87.96
89. Taba Heights Marriott Beach Resort 87.42
90. Santiago Park Plaza 87.33
91. Mercure Cuatro Palmas Varadero 86.60
92. Meliá Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Beach Resort 86.15
93. InterContinental Al Ain Resort 86.08
94. Xandari Resort & Spa 85.75
95. Catalonia Bávaro Resort 85.52
96. Playa Azul 85.40
97. Las Americas Suites & Casino 85.27
98. Gran Bahía Príncipe Samana 84.10
99. Villa Caletas 83.42
100. Oyster Bay Beach Resort 83.36
Our exclusive list of the Top 100 Best Values around the world, with quotes from TripAdvisor reviews. Each hotel was given a relative score, with 100 assigned to the highest-ranked one.
Tokyo, Japan
$227, 011-81/3-6252-1100,
parkhoteltokyo.com
"Great location, lovely decor, thoroughly competent staff, and a really reasonable price."
Berlin, Germany
$158, 011-49/30-220-100,
swissotel.com/berlin
"As sophisticated as the city itself. In every way, it surpassed our expectations."
Nuweiba, Egypt
$110, 011-20/69-352-0320,
www.hiltonworldresorts.com
"The staff are amazing, as they remember your names, preferred drinks at dinner, and how you like your omelets."
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
$240, 888/923-2722,
iberostar.com
"It is well worth the extra money to stay at the Bávaro."
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$111, 800/496-7621,
crowneplaza.com
"Very central--in the shadow of the Petronas Towers and right next to a monorail station."
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$225, 011-60/3-2179-8818,
mandarinoriental.com
"I adore the spa facilities and the infinity swimming pool."
Bangkok, Thailand
$105, 011-66/2-260-8000,
davisbangkok.net
"Fabulous rooftop pool."
Prague, Czech Republic
$250, 011-420/296-882-201,
andelshotel.com
"Love the bathroom. The design elements are very cool."
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
$250, 809/320-1515,
www.hotelesoasis.com
"Gorgeous weather, wonderful people. I would give anything to be back there!"
Budapest, Hungary
$165, 011-36/1-814-0000,
nh-hotels.com
"This hotel is the perfect treat, especially with a clean and well-serviced sauna."
Mexico City, Mexico
$129, 800/362-2779,
embassysuitesmexicocity.com
"I have never experienced such customer service before."
Quebec City, Que.
$230, 888/833-5253,
hoteldominion.com
"The 24-hour free coffee/cappuccino/designer tea bar is worth the stay."
Warsaw, Poland
$111, 800/325-3535,
sheraton.pl
"Breakfast was fab. There was a wide range of drinks and food available."
St. Louis, Mo.
$194, 800/468-3571,
marriott.com
"One of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in."
Tokyo, Japan
$200, 011-81/3-3501-4411,
www.daiichihotels.com
"The concierges were polite, knowledgeable, and great at their jobs--excellent English."
Luxor, Egypt
$100, 011-20/95-236-6999,
www.luxor.steigenberger.com
"The room was spacious. The patio area overlooking the Nile River was beautiful."
Bangkok, Thailand
$120, 011-66/2-238-1991,
sofitel.com
"The breakfast buffet was scrumptious--lots of choices, Thai and Western."
Rodney Bay Village, St. Lucia
$178, 758/456-2800,
coco-resorts.com
"The food was fantastic at whichever time of day."
West Des Moines, Iowa
$100, 800/325-3535,
sheratonwestdesmoines.com
"Very convenient location near interstates, and nice ticket package for the state fair."
Budapest, Hungary
$168, 011-36/1-462-2118,
andrassyhotel.com
"We were greeted with a bottle of chilling champagne."
Los Angeles, Calif.
$202, 888/444-6664,
omnihotels.com
"From the minute you walk in, the staff are pleasant and can't do enough to help you."
Kathmandu, Nepal
$128, 011-977/1-449-1234,
kathmandu.regency.hyatt.com
"It was a different world. Truly a little piece of heaven."
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$191, 011-54/11-4314-2020,
www.claridge.com.ar
"The concierge staff and front desk are exceptionally well trained in people skills."
Luxor, Egypt
$123, 800/766-3782,
sonesta.com/luxor
"It is beautifully furnished and decorated without being ostentatious."
El Gouna, Egypt
$171, 800/325-3535,
sheraton.com
"The exciting yet laid-back atmosphere helped me unwind."
Cape Town, South Africa
$194, 011-27/21-434-2351,
www.winchester.co.za
"A friendly home-away-from-home hotel experience."
Orlando, Fla.
$187, 800/845-5279,
marriott.com
"The on-site activities were wonderful for a family."
Minneapolis, Minn.
$224, 800/328-4782,
marquettehotel.com
"The front-desk attendant even lent me his personal cell phone charger."
Celebration, Fla.
$230, 888/418-9611,
reunionresort.com
"The water park was out of this world, and the kids loved it."
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
$148, 011-62/361-778-788,
conradhotels1.hilton.com
"The relaxing atmosphere inside the spa captivates you."
Berlin, Germany
$249, 800/496-7621,
ichotelsgroup.com
"Everything in this hotel impresses--the modern decor, airy and spacious rooms, a spa like not many."
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
$196, 011-20/69-360-3200,
jolievillehotels.com
"The hotel has plenty of sun loungers for soaking up the sun and numerous swimming pools to suit the mood."
Lisbon, Portugal
$205, 011-351/21-322-8300,
sofitel.com
"The pièce de résistance must be the new Sofitel bed."
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
$210, 011-94/91-555-5000,
www.heritancehotels.com/ha
"All employees--from guest relations to maintenance--were excellent."
Huatulco, Mexico
$225, 011-52/958-583-0400,
galaresorts.com.mx
"This was the best choice for a nice, quiet, relaxing vacation."
Warsaw, Poland
$129, 800/937-8461,
starwoodhotels.com/westin
"Every time I'm checking in, I have the impression that I'm the guest they were waiting for."
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
$150, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"If you are looking to relax, this is the place!"
Portland, Ore.
$157, 503/279-9000,
embassysuites.com
"It is a historic property that captures the feel of an old hotel with the amenities of a chain."
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
$163, 800/937-8461,
starwoodhotels.com/westin
"A truly memorable spot right on the beach."
New Orleans, La.
$185, 800/431-8634,
marriott.com
"The Dale Chihuly artwork in the lobby is stunning."
Bangkok, Thailand
$139, 011-66/2-254-0404,
landmarkbangkok.com
"Seriously, the Landmark Bangkok has one of the best gyms I've seen in a hotel."
New Orleans, La.
$138, 800/535-9653,
lerichelieuhotel.com
"It's old-time New Orleans, from the decor to the staff."
San Jose, Calif.
$184, 877/740-6622,
jdvhotels.com/moorpark
"This is a small hotel with nice modern touches."
Budapest, Hungary
$160, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"The apartment was huge, and the bed was one of the most comfortable I've slept in."
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$197, 011-54/11-4891-0000,
hilton.com
"Fine contemporary hotel with a friendly, attentive staff and an excellent breakfast."
Warsaw, Poland
$145, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"We really felt pampered."
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
$130, 011-20/69-366-3232,
www.hiltonworldresorts.com
"Our attendant made towel animal sculptures every day!"
Ste.-Anne, Guadeloupe
$223, 888/932-2582,
clubmed.us
"Ideal for families with kids."
Hong Kong, China
$215, 011-852/2996-8006,
harbour-plaza.com
"The views from the rooftop pool area are especially great."
El Gouna, Egypt
$161, 800/344-6835,
moevenpick-hotels.com
"My family has spent three holidays at this hotel, and all have been wonderful."
Salt Lake City, Utah
$117, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"Very comfortable, clean, and located conveniently to attractions and a good selection of restaurants."
Galveston, Tex.
$203, 877/999-3223,
wyndham.com
"The rooms are a good size, with the highest ceilings I've seen. I like the hardwood floors."
Bilbao, Spain
$212, 011-34/94-425-3300,
hoteles-silken.com/ghdb
"The best views of the Guggenheim museum."
Interlaken, Switzerland
$183, 011-41/33-826-7007,
lindner.de/en
"The TV is old. But with the Alps out the window, who cares."
Budapest, Hungary
$200, 888/201-1803,
parkplaza.com
"The lobby bar provided a nice spot for relaxing."
Bangkok, Thailand
$150, 011-66/2-216-3700,
pprincess.com
"One can sit down with a drink and stare at the skyline for hours during sunset/night."
Cleveland, Ohio
$139, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"Walking distance to the Warehouse District and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
Porto, Portugal
$192, 800/543-4300,
starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien
"The room was in good shape--clean, comfortable, and modern, not to mention big."
New Orleans, La.
$140, 877/999-3223,
wyndham.com
"Our room was clean and cool in the New Orleans heat."
Kuching, Malaysia
$72, 011-60/8-224-8200,
hilton.com
"I had a foot massage, which was bliss and very cheap."
Beijing, China
$130, 800/496-7621,
ichotelsgroup.com
"Fifteen minutes from the Forbidden City."
Tokyo, Japan
$224, 011-81/3-3344-0111,
keioplaza.com
"The bed was ridiculously comfortable."
Bangkok, Thailand
$198, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"The friendliest and most helpful staff in Bangkok."
Quito, Ecuador
$139, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"It is a chain, but the Quito branch does seem a bit special."
Kuching, Malaysia
$67, 800/496-7621,
ichotelsgroup.com
"Right across the street from the river walk."
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
$198, 888/896-0690,
shangrilacaribe.net
"The beach at the Shangri-La Caribe is just lovely."
Corning, N.Y.
$150, 888/201-1718,
radisson.com/corningny
"Bartender Millie makes the best straight-up martinis. We actually stayed here for this."
Honolulu, Hawaii
$147, 866/406-2782,
aquaresorts.com
"I loved the double balcony."
Iowa City, Iowa
$179, 800/592-0355,
hotelvetro.com
"Beautiful modernist dream."
Newport News, Va.
$154, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"The wild nautical decor in this new Marriott is a killer!"
Santa Monica, Calif.
$229, 877/262-7673,
ambrosehotel.com
"Very calming and tranquil."
Canc?n, Mexico
$227, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"The steaks at Marriott CasaMagna's La Capilla are excellent."
Serekunda, Gambia
$213, 011-220/446-2940,
kairabahotel.com
"You can easily chill from normal everyday life."
Columbus, Ohio
$109, 800/325-3535,
starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
"You end up with plenty of room to spread out since each room is a suite."
Lahaina, Hawaii
$225, 877/997-6667,
resortquesthawaii.com
"Great for young parents and their little ones."
Taipei, Taiwan
$166, 011-886/2-2597-1234,
taipei.landishotelsresorts.com
"The hotel has a policy of learning the guests' names."
Wengen, Switzerland
$140, 011-41/33-856-5161,
parkwengen.ch
"I can't say enough great things about the food."
New Orleans, La.
$179, 866/563-9792,
loewshotels.com
"Very pet-friendly!"
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
$211, 800/468-3571,
marriott.com
"The views are captivating."
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$166, 866/565-5050,
shangri-la.com
"Sit at the Sunset Bar."
Budapest, Hungary
$174, 011-36/1-889-6600,
hilton.com
"Amazing Danube views."
Buffalo, N.Y.
$185, 716/886-3300,
mansionondelaware.com
"Hands down the best employees I've encountered."
Barcelona, Spain
$218, 011-34/93-342-8000,
hotel-atriumpalace.com
"Definitely worth opting for the breakfast when you book."
Richardson, Tex.
$112, 800/468-3571,
marriott.com
"Decorated with furniture that I wanted to steal."
Cardiff, U.K.
$227, 800/221-4542,
mercure.com
"Floor-to-ceiling windows with a great view of Cardiff."
Mexico City, Mexico
$168, 888/559-4329,
brisas.com.mx
"We enjoyed everything, especially the rooftop pool."
Cancún, Mexico
$190, 011-52/998-881-4200,
fiestamericana.com
"We were treated like royals."
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
$250, 888/923-2722,
iberostar.com
"The beach is amazing."
Taba, Egypt
$80, 800/228-9290,
marriott.com
"Great snorkeling."
Santiago, Chile
$137, 011-56/2-372-4000,
www.parkplaza.cl
"We wanted a wine tour, and we were on a van in 15 minutes."
Varadero, Cuba
$140, 800/221-4542,
mercure.com
"We were greeted with a bottle of rum."
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
$228, 888/956-3542,
solmelia.com
"Far enough from downtown to escape most crowding, close enough to get anywhere easily."
Al-'Ayn, U.A.E.
$222, 800/496-7621,
ichotelsgroup.com
"Escape the hustle, bustle, and prices of Dubai."
Alajuela, Costa Rica
$208, 866/363-3212,
xandari.com
"For a romantic retreat."
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
$160, 809/412-0000,
hoteles-catalonia.com
"I only wish my bathroom looked like this!"
Cozumel, Mexico
$196, 011-52/987-869-5160,
playa-azul.com
"The snorkeling around the two piers at the hotel is great."
Lima, Peru
$208, 011-51/1-241-2820,
thunderbirdresorts.com
"Walking distance to Indian Market and Larcomar mall."
Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic
$250, 866/282-2442,
bahiaprincipeusa.com
"The check-in and room assignment are done on the ride to the hotel."
Jacó, Costa Rica
$100, 011-506/637-0505,
hotelvillacaletas.com
"The casita has two glass walls, so you can enjoy the view from the living room."
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
$225, 866/978-0212,
oysterbaybeachresort.com
"Right now I can't think of any other place I'd rather be!"