12: The Luxury Collection: LTI -- Luxury Travel Intelligence -- has rounded up the best hotel brands for when you want a vacation that oozes luxe. At number 12 is the appropriately named Luxury Collection. Pictured here: The Luxury Collection Gritti Palace, Venice.
11: Rosewood -- LTI's assessment process involved analyzing 118 different factors in the hotel industry. Each point has its own weighted score. At number 11 was the Rosewood brand. Pictured here: Hong Kong Rosewood suite bathroom.
10: St. Regis -- Breaching the top 10 was the St Regis brand, owned by Marrriott International and known for its hotels and swanky resorts. Pictured here: St Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami.
9: One & Only -- At number 9 is the One & Only brand. "It's all about the brand's ability to deliver: its passion, commitment, ethos and values, as well as the quality of its management and staff," says Michael Crompton, Founder of LTI. Pictured here: One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai
8: Soho House -- The private members club that started in London and went global comes in at number 8 on the list. Pictured here: Soho House, Istanbul, Turkey
7: Four Seasons -- At number 7 is the Four Seasons group. "Investment and how well it is executed is also a major factor, particularly in new properties and the refurbishment of existing ones," says Crompton. Pictured here: Four Seasons, Seychelles.
6: Auberge -- Auberge Resorts started out small; now it's got dreamy resorts across the world. Pictured here: Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji
5: Mandarin Oriental -- Mandarin Oriental comes in at number 5. The chain has high-end hotels in Asia, America and Europe.
4: Belmond -- Belmond manages luxury hotels and trains -- including the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, pictured.
3: Six Senses -- Six Senses owns a host of five star spots. The dreamy Six Senses Fiji Beach Resort, pictured, is one of the highlights.
2: Oetker Collection: A relatively new brand, the Oetker Collection owns opulent retreats across the world. Pictured here: Palácio Tangará Sao Paulo Brazil Oetker Collection
1: Aman -- Seizing the top spot on LTI's list is the Aman brand. Founded in 1988, the group now owns 33 luxe spots across the world [cnn]
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