The best views of Sydney’s magnificent harbour and a swanky tower a block from Times Square: Travellers’ favourite luxury hotels revealed

A five-star hotel – and the pampering that comes with it – is something every traveller should experience at least once in their lifetime.

But most will never get to enjoy stunning views or perks such as private butlers and deluxe beds thanks to staggering nightly rates that can amount to a small fortune.

For those who choose to spoil themselves, Hotels.com users have named these five- and four-star properties as their favourite luxury hotels.

Celebrated for its cosmopolitan location, modern rooms and service, the £228-a-night W Taipei in Taiwan, ranked first in the table, which was based on thousands of guest reviews.

In second place was Australia’s Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, which offers stunning views of the city’s harbour, while Hotel Sofitel New York, a block from Times Square, was third.

Mondrian London at Sea Containers, which overlooks the Thames, was listed in eighth spot.

1. W Taipei, Taiwan – from £228 a night





The W Taipei, in the city's Xinyi district, is celebrated for its cosmopolitan location, modern rooms and service

The W Taipei, in the city’s Xinyi district, is celebrated for its cosmopolitan location, modern rooms and service

The hotel's Wow Suites have spectacular views of the Taipei 101 skyscraper and Taipei City, and an open bar

The hotel’s Wow Suites have spectacular views of the Taipei 101 skyscraper and Taipei City, and an open bar

2. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia – from £142 a night

The best rooms at Four Seasons' five-star hotel in Sydney overlook the stunning harbour and its opera house and bridge

The best rooms at Four Seasons’ five-star hotel in Sydney overlook the stunning harbour and its opera house and bridge

Amenities include everything from a 24-hour fitness facility and babysitting to a heated pool and a spa (pictured: lobby)

Amenities include everything from a 24-hour fitness facility and babysitting to a heated pool and a spa (pictured: lobby)

3. Hotel Sofitel New York – from £228 a night

Hotel Sofitel New York - a four-star hotel - in Midtown Manhattan is just a block from the bright lights of Times Square

Hotel Sofitel New York – a four-star hotel – in Midtown Manhattan is just a block from the bright lights of Times Square

High rollers can book the Prestige Terrace Suites on the 24th floor for incredible views of the Manhattan skyline

High rollers can book the Prestige Terrace Suites on the 24th floor for incredible views of the Manhattan skyline

4. Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand – from £132 a night

Five-star Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok offers breathtaking views of the cityscape and the Phraya River from its rooms

Five-star Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok offers breathtaking views of the cityscape and the Phraya River from its rooms

Guests can for a dip in the hotel's infinity pool, which overlooks the Phraya River, or dine at one of its six restaurants

Guests can for a dip in the hotel’s infinity pool, which overlooks the Phraya River, or dine at one of its six restaurants

5. Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Portugal – from £114 a night

Touted as a relaxing retreat, the hotel has two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, three restaurants, a golf course and spa

Touted as a relaxing retreat, the hotel has two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, three restaurants, a golf course and spa

The five-star CampoReal Lisboa, 30 minutes north of Lisbon, is in the Torres Vedras district in western Portugal

The five-star CampoReal Lisboa, 30 minutes north of Lisbon, is in the Torres Vedras district in western Portugal

6. The Playford Adelaide MGallery by Sofitel, Australia – from £87 a night

This five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Adelaide has a mix of classical style and contemporary luxury, said Sofitel

This five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Adelaide has a mix of classical style and contemporary luxury, said Sofitel

At the Playford Lounge Bar guests can grab a bite to eat or sit back with a beer, cocktail or glass of wine

At the Playford Lounge Bar guests can grab a bite to eat or sit back with a beer, cocktail or glass of wine

7. Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – from £89 a night

Guests can enjoy magnificent views of Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers from public areas and rooms at Traders Hotel

Guests can enjoy magnificent views of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers from public areas and rooms at Traders Hotel

Traders Hotel is a four-star property in the heart of the city centre with special amenities for business travellers

Traders Hotel is a four-star property in the heart of the city centre with special amenities for business travellers

8. Mondrian London at Sea Containers – from £149 a night

The Rumpus Room rooftop bar at Mondrian London at Sea Containers offers incredible views over the Thames

The Rumpus Room rooftop bar at Mondrian London at Sea Containers offers incredible views over the Thames

When guests enter the hotel they are greeted by a large copper-clad wall inspired by the hull of a cruise ship

When guests enter the hotel they are greeted by a large copper-clad wall inspired by the hull of a cruise ship

9. Waldorf Astoria Orlando – from £183 a night

Well-heeled families choose the five-star Waldorf Astoria Orlando as a base when they visit nearby theme parks

Well-heeled families choose the five-star Waldorf Astoria Orlando as a base when they visit nearby theme parks

There are nearly 500 guest rooms and the hotel features a golf course, spa, 12 restaurants and two poolside bars

There are nearly 500 guest rooms and the hotel features a golf course, spa, 12 restaurants and two poolside bars

10. The Venetian, Las Vegas – from £135 a night

Visitors to The Venetian can go for a gondola ride in a man-made canal for $96 per couple or $24 a person for four

Visitors to The Venetian can go for a gondola ride in a man-made canal for $96 per couple or $24 a person for four

Each Bella Suite is approximately 700 square feet with remote-control window shades, a Roman tub and views of the Strip