Forbes Travel Guide

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We are the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. Our highly trained inspectors visit every property we rate, evaluating based on up to 900 objective criteria. Our hotel stays span a minimum of two nights. No one can buy a rating; all ratings are earned through our objective inspection process. Our global team of inspectors are anonymous at all times, so they have the same experience as a typical guest. While we inspect both service and facility, our Star Rating system emphasizes service because your experience at a hotel, restaurant or spa goes beyond looks — how it makes you feel is what you will remember most. We started in 1958 as Mobil Travel Guide, and we created the original Five-Star rating system for hospitality.

We are the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. Our highly trained inspectors visit every property we rate, evaluating based on up to 900 objective criteria. Our hotel stays span a minimum of two nights. No one can buy a rating; all ratings are earned through our objective inspection process. Our global team of inspectors are anonymous at all times, so they have the same experience as a typical guest. While we inspect both service and facility, our Star Rating system emphasizes service because your experience at a hotel, restaurant or spa goes beyond looks — how it makes you feel is what you will remember most. We started in 1958 as Mobil Travel Guide, and we created the original Five-Star rating system for hospitality.