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<figure id="attachment_140064" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-140064" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-140064 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Ritz-Carlton-Bali-Hero-Shot-e1741314215147.jpg" alt="An aerial view of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali." width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Ritz-Carlton-Bali-Hero-Shot-e1741314215147.jpg 1200w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Ritz-Carlton-Bali-Hero-Shot-e1741314215147-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Ritz-Carlton-Bali-Hero-Shot-e1741314215147-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Ritz-Carlton-Bali-Hero-Shot-e1741314215147-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140064" class="wp-caption-text">An aerial view of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali.</figcaption></figure>
Taking  home 13 Awards at this year’s <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners">DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards</a>, Marriott International proved their loyalty program and hotels are firm favorites with DestinAsian readers.
Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International said, “We are honored to receive this recognition for our portfolio of brands across the region. The dedication and passion of our associates, who go above and beyond to create meaningful experiences for our guests, bring our hotels to life. These awards reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality that makes travel truly special.”
The accolades for Marriott kicked off with the group’s loyalty program: <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-hotel-loyalty-programs">Marriott Bonvoy</a> winning the award for Best Loyalty Program, thanks to its extensive global portfolio, flexible redemption options, and elite member benefits. It is the first time this category has been included at the Awards.
&#8220;The loyalty and trust of our members define our success,” said John Toomey, Chief Commercial Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. “We’re honored that <a href="https://destinasian.com/luxury-travel/focus/experience-thailand-and-indonesia-finest-resorts-with-marriott-bonvoy">Marriott Bonvoy</a> has been voted Best Loyalty Program by DestinAsian’s readers. This recognition showcases the passion for travel shared by our incredible members, and motivates us to continue delivering exceptional value, exclusive experiences, and meaningful rewards.&#8221;
<a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/the-ritz-carlton-wins-best-hotel-brand-for-business-leisure-travel">The Ritz-Carlton</a> brand was the most lauded in the Marriott portfolio, taking the top spot as the best hotel brand for both business and leisure travel. Renowned for impeccable service, luxurious accommodation and sophisticated business facilities, the brand earned best in class from our discerning readers, whether traveling for work or pleasure.
<a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-indonesia-resorts/the-ritz-carlton-bali-wins-best-resort-in-indonesia">The Ritz-Carlton, Bali</a> won Best Indonesia Resort while <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-boutique-resorts/mandapa-a-ritz-carlton-reserve-bali-wins-best-boutique-resort-in-asia">Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bali</a> was the readers’ choice for Best Boutique resort.  In Malaysia <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-malaysia-resorts/the-ritz-carlton-langkawi-wins-best-resort-in-malaysia">The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi </a>took the honors for Best Malaysia Resort with the Best Resort Maldives and Best Resort Thailand going to <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-maldives-resorts/the-ritz-carlton-maldives-fari-islands-wins-best-hotel-in-maldives">The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands</a> and <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-thailand-resorts/the-ritz-carlton-koh-samui-wins-best-resort-in-thailand">The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui</a>, respectively.
“Winning both Best Hotel Brand for Business Travel and Best Hotel Brand for Leisure Travel accolades, alongside our properties&#8217; individual recognitions, are gratifying affirmations of The Ritz-Carlton&#8217;s commitment to exceptional guest care,” said Oriol Montal, Managing Director, Luxury, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. “These awards inspire us to uphold our enduring service promise of ‘Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen’.”
There were also wins for St. Regis with <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-indonesia-city-hotels/the-st-regis-jakarta-wins-best-city-hotel-in-indonesia">The St. Regis Jakarta </a>claiming the title of Best Indonesia City Hotel and <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-india-hotels/the-st-regis-mumbai-wins-best-hotel-in-india">The St. Regis Mumbai </a>topping the polls as the Best India Hotel.
For the Bulgari brand, recognition came in the form of the Best Boutique City Hotel for <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-boutique-city-hotels/bvlgari-hotel-tokyo-wins-best-boutique-hotel-in-asia">Bulgari Hotel Tokyo</a>. Meanwhile, JW Marriott scored highly in Vietnam, with <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-vietnam-city-hotels/jw-marriott-hotel-hanoi-wins-best-city-hotel-in-vietnam">JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi </a>claiming the accolade of Best Vietnam City Hotel while <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-vietnam-resorts/jw-marriott-phu-quoc-emerald-bay-resort-spa-wins-best-resort-in-vietnam">JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort &amp; Spa</a> took home the Best Vietnam Resort award.
Explore the full list of this year&#8217;s winners and find inspiration for your next journey with the <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards</a>.

An aerial view of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali.

Marriott International Sweeps the Board at the 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards

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