MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
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Fodor's 2012 Global Icons all possess impeccable service, style, and amenities. From the Bellagio in Las Vegas, with its world-class art collection and famous fountain, to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, with its personal butlers and stunning city views, this year's 10 landmark hotels continue to raise the bar on what a hotel is—and can be.
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA
Mount Nelson Hotel
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mount Nelson Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mount-nelson-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
QUEBEC, CANADA
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/fairmont-frontenac-th.jpg )
LONDON , ENGLAND
The Connaught
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Connaught]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/connaught-th.jpg )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Bellagio
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Bellagio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/bellagio-th.jpg )
VIENNA , AUSTRIA
Hotel Sacher
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Hotel Sacher]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-sacher-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND
The Dolder Grand
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Dolder Grand]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dolder-th.jpg )
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mandarin-oriental-bangkok-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
The Balmoral
GLOBAL ICON
![Photo of The Balmoral]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/balmoral-th.jpg )