Four Seasons Celebrates Continued Leadership in 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Awards
With the most Five-Star designations for the eleventh year, Four Seasons continues to elevate its luxury hospitality leadership through unparalleled service, genuine care and exceptional quality
TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- As Four Seasons marks its 65th year, continued recognition from Forbes Travel Guide reinforces the company's undisputed leadership in luxury hospitality. For the eleventh consecutive year, Four Seasons holds the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rankings of any company, with 62 distinctions across 42 hotels and resorts, 16 spas, and 4 restaurants.
"Service excellence and genuine care have long defined Four Seasons legacy and remain at the core of our guest experience," says Alejandro Reynal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons. "This incredible industry recognition is a testament to the dedication of our people and the enduring strength of our culture. Their unwavering commitment to the timeless values that have shaped Four Seasons throughout the past 65 years will continue to guide us in the years ahead."
Now operating in 47 countries with approximately 60 projects under development, Four Seasons offers a diverse portfolio of exceptional experiences, each distinctly connected to its destination while offering the company's legendary service. With nearly 60,000 colleagues guided by an enduring culture of service, the brand's greatest competitive advantage remains its people, who uphold consistency, quality and care at every touchpoint. Together, they continue to honour the legacy of Four Seasons while setting the stage for new luxury hospitality experiences to take shape on land, at sea and beyond.
Representing steadfast commitments to hospitality excellence, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, and the spas at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, and Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) all celebrate 10 consecutive years of holding the Five-Star designation from Forbes Travel Guide.
Highlights of this year's rankings include The Pearl Spa and Wellness at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, which has been recognized by Forbes Travel Guide for the first time with the coveted Five-Star ranking. The 21,500 square foot (1,997 square metre) sanctuary occupying the Hotel's entire third floor is designed to nurture every aspect of well-being. From restorative experiences, private fitness sessions, and finishing touches at the salon, each experience draws from the expertise of its highly skilled team of practitioners, therapists, instructors and stylists.
Building on its longstanding celebration of hotels, restaurants, and spas, Forbes Travel Guide complements these rankings with Employee of the Year awards to acknowledge individuals who go above and beyond for their teams while also delivering exceptional moments for guests. With winners to be announced on February 26, 2026 at The Summit by Forbes Travel Guide, Blanca López Giménez, Reservations Agent at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, was named among this year's finalists, selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by hotels around the world. First opened as Hotel Formentor in 1929 before becoming a Four Seasons experience in the summer of 2024, the Resort continues to act as a luxury retreat that showcases heartfelt service and the passion of Spanish hospitality across 100 acres (40 hectares) of forested land, crystal-clear waters, and 110 rooms on the Formentor Peninsula.
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The 42 Four Seasons properties that hold a Five-Star Rating are:
- Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
- Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
- Four Seasons Hotel Baku
- Four Seasons Hotel Boston
- Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
- Four Seasons Hotel Doha
- Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
- Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
- Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
- Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
- Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
- Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
- Four Seasons Hotel Macao
- Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
- Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
- Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
- Four Seasons Hotel Prague
- Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
- Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
- Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
- Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
- Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
- Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
- Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
- Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
- Four Seasons Resort Lanai
- Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
- Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
- Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
- Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
- Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
- Grand Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Macao
- Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
The 16 Four Seasons spas that hold a Five-Star Rating are:
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel)
- Palm Beach Spa at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
- Guerlain Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
- Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
- The Wellness Floor at One Dalton Street, Boston
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
- Spa and Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Doha
- The Pearl Spa and Wellness at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- The Pearl Spa and Wellness Abu Dhabi at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
The 4 Four Seasons restaurants that hold a Five-Star Rating are:
- Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- Caprice at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao
- Jean-Georges Philadelphia at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Methodology
Star ratings are awarded by a team of anonymous professional inspectors who travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships based on up to 900 objective standards. Star ratings ultimately emphasize quality of service. Five-star properties are defined as "outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities."
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961 and since that time has become a global leader in luxury hospitality and branded residential, with a focus on genuine and unparalleled service experiences. Four Seasons currently operates 135 hotels and resorts and 61 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries. The company continues to grow with a guest-centric mindset, including a global pipeline of more than 60 projects under planning or in development. In addition to its hotels and resorts, Four Seasons experiential offerings include more than 600 restaurants and bars globally, the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, Four Seasons Drive Experience, and the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts. Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars, and most prestigious luxury hospitality brand in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com.
About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. Anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travellers select the world's best luxury experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through this independent inspection process.
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