The "50 Best Hotels in the World for 2024" have been revealed.

The hotel has 101 suites and villas, views over Bangkok's Chao Phraya river, and costs from $600 per night.

The "50 Best" list ranked Capella Bangkok as the world's top hotel in 2024.

The collective view of 600 anonymous global voters, consisting of travel journalists, hoteliers, and seasoned travel specialists, determined the results of "The World's 50 Best Hotels," which were announced Tuesday in London's historic Guildhall.

The hotel moved up 10 spots on the 2023 list, from No. 11 to No. 2. It features five dining options, including a Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Mauro Colagreco, a spa sanctuary called Auriga, and seven riverside villas with private plunge pools.

After the awards ceremony, Capella's General Manager John Blanco spoke to CNBC Travel, expressing his surprise and gratitude for the recognition. "We're numb! This is so unexpected and flattering. As a small brand, it's a huge accomplishment for our team. I'm sure everyone back home is celebrating with us."

Josephine Ping, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, stated: "We aim to provide guests with an authentic Thai experience. Our location is unique, local, and offers a sense of place on the 'River of Kings.' It's a reward for everyone's hard work."

In 2023, Passalacqua in Italy's Lake Como was awarded bragging rights in the inaugural hotel awards, but slipped one place to No. 2 in this year's list.

The 50 Best organization has released hotel rankings for the second time. It has been producing rankings in the culinary world for many years, including "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" since 2002 and "The World's 50 Best Bars" since 2009.

The '50 best' hotels in the world

Here's the complete list:

1. Capella Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
2. Passalacqua, Lake Como, Italy
3. Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
4. Cheval Blanc, Paris, France
5. The Upper House, Hong Kong
6. Raffles Singapore, Singapore
7. Aman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
8. Soneva Fushi, Maldives
9. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, UAE
10. Nihi Sumba, Sumba Island, Indonesia
11. Claridge's, London, UK
12. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
13. Raffles London at The OWO, London, UK
14. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand
15. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, France
16. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá, Mexico
17. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France
18. Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico
19. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence, Italy
20. Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi, Italy
21. Desa Potato Head, Bali, Indonesia
22. Bulgari Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
23. The Lana, Dubai, UAE
24. Rosewood São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
25. The Calile, Brisbane, Australia
26. The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
27. Park Hyatt Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
28. Mount Nelson, Cape Town, South Africa
29. One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
30. The Carlyle, New York, U.S.
31. La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco
32. Four Seasons Madrid, Madrid, Spain
33. Capella Singapore, Singapore
34. Four Seasons at The Surf Club, Surfside, U.S.
35. Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, U.S.
36. Eden Rock, St. Barths, Caribbean
37. Aman New York, New York, U.S.
38. Royal Mansour, Marrakech, Morocco
39. Amangalla, Galle, Sri Lanka
40. Le Bristol, Paris, France
41. Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Scotland
42. Castello di Reschio, Lisciano Niccone, Italy
43. Suján Jawai, Rajasthan, India
44. Singita – Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, South Africa
45. Six Senses Zighy Bay, Zighy, Oman
46. The Connaught, London, UK
47. The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
48. Hotel Esencia, Tulum, Mexico
49. The Tasman, Hobart, Australia
50. Kokomo Private Island, Yaukuve Levu Island, Fiji

The 2024 list features hotels from dozens of destinations across six continents.

The list of hotels has the highest number of spots in Asia, with 19 hotels, followed by Europe with 13, North America with nine, Africa and Oceania with four each, and South America with one.

The top-ranked hotel on each continent are:

• Asia —  Capella Bangkok (No. 1)
• Europe —  Passalacqua (No. 2)
• North America —  Chablé Yucatan (No. 16)
• South America Rosewood Sao Paulo (No. 24)
• Oceania — The Calile (No. 25)
• Africa — Mount Nelson (No. 28)

The top urban destinations for travelers seeking a city break are Bangkok, London, and Paris, each with four hotels; followed by Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and New York, each with three hotels.

Other awards

The '50 Best' organization revealed individual awards for exceptional hotels in specific categories.

Raffles London at the OWO received the Highest New Entry Award, while Atlantis The Royal in Dubai claimed the Highest Climber Award, moving up 35 positions from No. 44 to No. 9.

The Best New Hotel and the One to Watch were named in the two-year voting window. Bulgari Tokyo (No. 22) was the highest-ranked hotel to open and was named "Best New Hotel," while The Peninsula Istanbul, which only opened last year, was named the "One to Watch" for showing the greatest potential to break into the top 50 list in the future.

In The Maldives, Soneva Fushi received the Best Beach Hotel Award, while Morocco's Royal Mansour was honored with the Art of Hospitality Award.

Passalacqua in Lake Como won the Best Boutique Hotel Award, while Maroma Riviera Maya in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula received the Eco Hotel Award for their dedication to both people and the environment.

Aman received the Most Admired Hotel Group Award, while Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Sonia Cheng was honored with the Icon Award for her positive impact on the hotel industry.

The voting system

In the past two years, the seven hotels that voters enjoyed the most, in order of preference, were named by voters divided across nine regions worldwide.

Emma Sleight, head of content for The World's 50 Best Hotels, stated to CNBC that members of the 50 Best organization do not vote and do not control the composition of the list. Instead, it is up to each individual voter to decide what makes any individual hotel among their 'best' experiences.

A voter can nominate any hotel they have stayed in, as long as they have spent at least one night there. However, the rules prohibit voters from nominating more than three properties within the same hotel group.

"According to Sleight, a hotel does not need to stock a specific product, meet a certain price point, or have won any other accolades to be eligible for inclusion in the list. New or old hotels can both be included, as demonstrated by last year's list, which featured Atlantis The Royal in Dubai and Claridge's, which has been open since the 1800s."