Top Hotels 2012: The Conde Nast Traveler Hot List

 

Oberoi, Gurgaon

Conde Nast Traveler has released its 16th annual Hot List - featuring the best new hotels, spas, and restaurants of 2012. Here are some of the hotels that rank supreme:

Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

With views of Lake Ontario or the bustling city streets, the hotel's Ritz-Carlton Suite offers over 2,400 square feet of luxury, with floor-to-ceiling windows, rich African Anigre wood, and Portuguese Estremoz marble. Guests can head to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge for sweeping water views, concierge service, and complimentary cuisine and cocktails, or indulge in a Cloud 9 Massage at the 13,000 square feet Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Corinthia Hotel, London

With seven unique penthouse suites - from The Royal Penthouse with a two-story chandelier and a walk-in wine cellar to The Musician's penthouse with its own Steinway grand piano -  The corinthia has something to offer every personality.

The New Hotel, Athens

Brazilian dream team, the Campana brothers, decorated this hotel with custom furnishings inspired from Antiquity and traditional Greek Themes. New Hotel is a true piece of art situated close to Constitution Square and the Acropolis.

Oberoi, Gurgaon

This sleek, contemporary resort boasts floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the reflection pool of maze garden and luxurious amenities including freestanding tubs, rainshowers, and silk robes. Guests can even ride in the hotel's private Rolls-royce or BMW for the ultimate VIP experience.

Armani Hotel, Milano

Giorgio Armani's hotel takes luxury to a new level, offering each guest a personal "lifestyle manager." If that's not enough, there is also a rooftop spa with Japanese onsen-style Jacuzzi and gym overlooking the Duomo and La Scala.

Le Domaine, Sardon de Duero

An ultimate scenic hotel destination, this hotel is surrounded by the Duero Valley vineyards. Guests can enjoy a peaceful wine-country getaway while enjoying 5-star services.

Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

With unrestricted views of the Arabian Gulf and five miles of environmentally protected natural sand beach, the Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi is perfect for a peaceful retreat. For added luxury, check out the Royal Villa, a 3,000 square-foot free-standing villa.

Public Hotel, Chicago

This former Ambassador Hotel has seen famous faces like Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra - the one-bedroom suites are even named after them.

 

For a complete list of Conde Nast Traveler's hottest new hotels, visit http://www.cntraveler.com/hot-list/2012/hotels.