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Built for Maharaja Umaid Singh between 1928 and 1943, part of this palace in Jodhpur, India, now houses a hotel. TripAdvisor ranked the Umaid Bhawan Palace No. 1 on its Travelers' Choice list of global hotels.
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The Art Deco palace, designed by Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, blends Eastern and Western architectural influences. The hotel's average rate on TripAdvisor is $734 per night.
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Centrally located in the French Quarter, Shinta Mani Resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is 15 minutes from Angkor Wat. The resort is ranked No. 2 on TripAdvisor's global hotels list.
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The boutique hotel was renovated in 2012 under the direction of architect-designer Bill Bensley. The average rate on TripAdvisor is $199 per night.
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The five-star Bellevue Syrene in Sorrento, Italy, is No. 3 on the global list. The hotel's terraces overlook the scenic Gulf of Naples.
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The average nightly rate on TripAdvisor is $562. For guests willing to sacrifice some warmth and sun, the most affordable month to visit is November, with rates around $364.
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Located within easy reach of Hoan Kiem lake and other attractions, Hanoi, Vietnam's La Siesta Hotel & Spa boasts 50 spacious rooms.
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The average rate on TripAdvisor is $109 per night.
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The Achtis Hotel in Afitos, Greece, comes in at No. 5 on the global list.
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Located in Greece's Macedonia region, the hotel runs about $100 per night with its lowest rates in October, according to TripAdvisor.
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Created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Great Milton, United Kingdom, holds two Michelin stars.
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At the sixth-ranked property on the global list, the average nightly rate on TripAdvisor is $1,162.
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This Maldives resort is No. 7 on TripAdvisor's global list. The average TripAdvisor rate of $1,059 per night dips to its most affordable in June ($767).
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Located on an island that's just 350 meters long and 50 meters wide, Mirihi Island Resort boasts 37 villas.
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The average rate for Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is $468 per night on TripAdvisor.
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The eighth-ranked resort is situated along 14 acres of powder white sand.
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This boutique property in Lance aux Epines, Grenada, is ranked No. 9 on TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice global list.
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Nightly room rates average $806 on TripAdvisor.
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Located in Gramado, Brazil, charming Hotel Ritta Höppner ranks 10th on the list.
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The hotel has an average rate of $185 per night on TripAdvisor.

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Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India is TripAdvisor's choice for world's best hotel

Part of the palace is operated as a Taj Group hotel

CNN  — 

One of the largest private residences in the world, Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, was built between 1928 and 1943 for Maharaja Umaid Singh.

Part of the palace is now run by Taj Group hotels and is TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice pick for world’s best hotel.

Set amid 26 acres of lush gardens, there are 64 hotel rooms and suites within the Art Deco palace.

TripAdvisor’s global hotels list, released Wednesday, is among several lists of top hotels in various categories.

In addition to the global category, TripAdvisor named top Travelers’ Choice hotels in the U.S. and compiled lists around other segments including luxury and bargain properties.

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Inside TripAdvisor's number one hotel in the world

Millions of reviews and opinions collected over a one-year period are used to create each Travelers’ Choice list.

The world’s top 10 hotels are all committed to service and quality, and they have five out of five bubble ratings on TripAdvisor, according to company spokeswoman Julie Cassetina.

“These properties are providing more than just a bed for travelers; they’ve gone above and beyond to deliver a memorable experience for their guests, which makes all the difference,” Cassetina said.

The following are the top 10 hotels on the global list. All the properties are bookable on TripAdvisor.com.

1. Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India

Average TripAdvisor rate of $734 per night. Most affordable month to visit: July ($390)

2. Shinta Mani Resort, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Average TripAdvisor rate of $199 per night. Most affordable month to visit: May ($171)

3. Bellevue Syrene, Sorrento, Italy

Average rate of $562 per night on TripAdvisor. Most affordable month to visit: November ($364)

4. Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa, Hanoi, Vietnam

Average rate on TripAdvisor of $109 per night. Most affordable month to visit: September ($94)

5. Achtis Hotel, Afitos, Greece

Average TripAdvisor rate of $100 per night. Most affordable month to visit: October ($80)

6. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton, United Kingdom

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

7. Mirihi Island Resort, Mirihi, Maldives

Average TripAdvisor rate of $1,059 per night. Most affordable month to visit: June ($767)

8. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Aruba, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba

Average rate of $468 per night on TripAdvisor. Most affordable month to visit: October ($333)

9. Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, Lance aux Epines, Grenada

Average TripAdvisor rate of $806 per night. Most affordable month to visit: June ($538)

10. Hotel Ritta Höppner, Gramado, Brazil

Average rate of $185 per night on TripAdvisor. Most affordable month to visit: April ($160)