Expedia ranks the world’s 650 best hotels
Skift Take
Expedia doesn't have the same amount of user activity as one-time sister company TripAdvisor, but it can say that its users have stayed in the properties that they rate.
The Expedia Insiders’ Select list is an annual award recognizing the very best hotels available in Expedia’s global marketplace, as judged by the experiences of Expedia’s customers. Based on more than 500,000 guest reviews submitted annually by our travelers, these 650 hotels were designated the 2012 worldwide award recipients.
These properties have been identified by Expedia customers as consistently delivering superior services, an exceptional guest experience and notable value; earning a place on the Insiders’ Select list is a testament to their ongoing commitment to excellence.
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