Pictures: World’s top 10 hotels for 2016 as ranked by TripAdvisor

Indian luxury hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur has been named as the best hotel in the world according to travel website TripAdvisor’s annual ranking for 2016.

The website’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards are judged on the basis of the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and opinions.

Now in its 14^th year, the awards have recognised more than 7,000 properties around the world, with lists covering 97 countries and eight regions. The winners include a wide range of hotels across the world, from opulent hotels to budget-friendly B&Bs.

The average nightly rate for the 25 top hotels on TripAdvisor is $325, for luxury properties is $452, for service is $300, for B&Bs and inns is $126, small hotels is $300 and for bargain hotels is $73.

Only one hotel from Dubai features in the top 25 hotels list. Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa – which was ranked eight on the 2015 top hotels list – has dropped to the 24th spot in the 2016 ranking.

Last year, Dubai-based Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah also ranked 13 among the top 25 hotels in the world.

WORLD’S TOP 10 HOTELS FOR 2016

1. Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

Location: Jodhpur, India

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $734 per night. Most affordable month to visit: July ($390)

2. Shinta Mani Resort

Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $199 per night. Most affordable month to visit: May ($171)

3. Bellevue Syrene

Location: Sorrento, Italy

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $562 per night. Most affordable month to visit: November ($364)

4. Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $109 per night. Most affordable month to visit: September ($94)

5. Achtis Hotel

Location: Afitos, Greece

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $100 per night. Most affordable month to visit: October ($80)

6. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Location: Great Milton, United Kingdom

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $1,162 per night. Most affordable month to visit: September ($974)

7. Mirihi Island Resort

Location: Mirihi, Maldives

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $1,059 per night. Most affordable month to visit: June ($767)

8. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Aruba

Location: Palm Eagle Beach, Aruba

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $468 per night. Most affordable month to visit: October ($333)

9. Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa

Location: Lance aux Epines, Grenada

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $806 per night. Most affordable month to visit: June ($538)

10. Hotel Ritta Höppner

Location: Gramado, Brazil

Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of $185 per night. Most affordable month to visit: April ($160)