2026 Condé Nast Luxury Hotels Guide: Portugal Is the Second Country with the Most Top Hotels

2026 Condé Nast Luxury Hotels Guide

Portugal continues to strengthen its position on the world’s most prestigious hotel lists. The 2026 Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Hotels Guide has just been released. Once again, Portugal stands out as one of the most celebrated destinations globally, ranking second worldwide for the number of selected hotels.

This year’s guide features 183 exceptional properties across the globe, with 40 Portuguese hotels included, two more than in the previous edition. The result confirms what discerning travelers already know: Portugal offers an extraordinary blend of hospitality, heritage, gastronomy, wine culture, and a unique sense of place.

Portugal Is the Second Country with the Most Top Hotels

In the 2026 edition, Portugal secures its place as the second-most represented country, surpassed only by England. Italy follows with 19 hotels, while destinations such as Brazil, Spain, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Antigua, and the Maldives also feature prominently.

The Rebello Hotel

The guide even highlights emerging destinations like Namibia and Zimbabwe, reinforcing the truly global scope of the selection. Portugal’s consistency and steady growth reflect a hospitality landscape that continues to evolve without losing authenticity.

Portuguese Hotels Featured in the 2026 Guide:

• Altis Avenida Hotel, Lisbon

• Casa da Calçada, Amarante

• Hospes Infante Sagres Porto, Porto

• The Lumiares Hotel & Spa, Lisbon

• M Maison Particulière, Porto

• Quinta do Paral, Selmes

• Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness, Estoril

• The Rebello, Vila Nova de Gaia

• Terra Nostra Garden Hotel, São Miguel

• Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort, Praia do Carvoeiro

• Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina, Lisbon

• Wine & Books Hotels Porto, Porto

• 1905 Zino’s Palace, Madeira

• 1908 Lisboa Hotel, Lisbon

• The Albatroz Hotel, Cascais

• Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Lisbon

• Altis Porto Hotel, Porto

• Casa Melo Alvim, Viana do Castelo

• Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, Ponta do Sol

• Estoril Vintage Hotel, Estoril

• Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection, Vila Nova de Gaia

• Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa, Cascais

• The Lince Santa Clara Historic Hotel, Vila do Conde

• Luster Hotel, Lisbon

• Noble House Essence Évora, Évora

• Quinta da Bela Vista, Funchal

• Quinta Jardins do Lago, Funchal

• Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel, Lisbon

• Sobreiras Alentejo Country Hotel, Grândola

• Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort, Portimão

• Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort, Vilamoura

• Torre de Gomariz Wine & Spa Hotel, Cervães

• The Vintage Hotel & Spa, Lisbon

• RM The Hotel Experience, Lisbon

• Quinta da Casa Branca, Funchal

• Gandum Village – Conscious Boutique Hotel, Montemor-o-Novo

• Solar dos Cantos Botanic House & Garden, São Miguel

• Dream Guincho, Lisbon

• Serenity, Albufeira

Why This Matters for Travelers to Portugal

Being recognized by Condé Nast Johansens is more than a label; it signals consistent quality, a strong sense of identity, and memorable guest experiences. Portugal’s position as a global leader reflects a destination where refined hospitality meets culture, wine, gastronomy, and landscapes of remarkable diversity.

Hospes Infante Sagres Porto

From vineyard estates in Alentejo and the Douro to oceanfront retreats in the Algarve and botanical sanctuaries in the Azores and Madeira, Portugal offers stays that are deeply connected to their surroundings.