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Trip.com Unveils 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings: Malaysia Shines with Top Hotels, Attractions and Dining Experiences

2025-04-25 11:48 Last Updated At:12:05

  • Malaysian properties and destinations stand out in Asia rankings for family-friendly hotels, scenic stays, local experiences and more.
  • Iconic hotels in Langkawi, Penang and Kuala Lumpur earn recognition as Asia's Best Luxury, Family, Scenic, Cultural and Instagrammable Hotels.
  • Leading Malaysian restaurants and attractions make their mark on the Trip.Best 2025 Global Rankings for family travel, nightlife and local eats.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysians planning their next great getaway can now look to Trip.com's newly-released 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings, which showcases the most-loved travel experiences based on verified traveller reviews and booking data. From luxury stays and family hotels to unforgettable attractions and dining hotspots, the annual Trip.Best rankings offer travellers a curated guide to the best the region has to offer — and Malaysia has scored big.

Trip.Best is Trip.com's signature collection of curated travel rankings, updated annually and powered by an AI-driven analysis of verified user ratings, reviews and booking trends. Covering categories such as Stays, Attractions, Restaurants and Nightlife, Trip.Best helps travellers discover the top destinations and experiences globally and regionally. By combining user data with expert insights, Trip.Best presents a trusted, data-backed guide to help travellers plan meaningful and memorable trips.

Trip.Best 2025 features Malaysian establishments across multiple Asia-focused categories, highlighting how Malaysia continues to impress travellers with its vibrant hospitality, cultural richness and diverse culinary offerings.

Top-Recognised Malaysian Establishments in Trip.Best 2025

Category

Malaysian Establishments

Asia's Best Luxury Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

One&Only Desaru Coast

Asia's Best Family Hotels

Legoland Malaysia Hotel

Club Med Cherating Beach

PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

Asia's Best Scenic Hotels

 

The St. Regis Langkawi

The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort

The Danna Langkawi

Asia's Best Cultural Hotels

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Cheong Fatt Tze – the Blue Mansion

Asia's Most Instagrammable Hotels

The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Asia's Best Gourmet Hotels

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

The Datai Langkawi

Asia's Best Villas

The Datai Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi

Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi

Asia's Best Things to Do

 

Petronas Twin Towers

LEGOLAND Malaysia

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Asia's Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Legoland Malaysia

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

Aquaria KLCC

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

Underwater World Langkawi

Asia's Best Night Attractions

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur Tower

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Asia's Best Nightlife Bars

Vertigo Restaurant & Bar

Penrose KL

Whisky House Kuala Lumpur

SKY51

The Iron Fairies KL

Heli Lounge Bar

SkyBar

Asia's Best Nightlife Clubs

Pitt Club KL

Asia's Best Local Restaurants

Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh

Madam Kwan's

Hai Kah Lang TRX

Limapulo: Baba Can Cook

Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish

Asia's Best Light Bites Restaurants

Ho Know Hainam Kopitiam

Pao Xiang Bah Kut Teh

Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh

Tao Xiang Bah Kut Teh Fish Head Noodles

Yut Kee Restaurant

Yu Yi Bak Kut Teh

Asia's Best Fine Dining Restaurants

Dewakan 

DC Restaurant

Sushi Taka

Asia's Best Restaurants for Views & Experiences

ALVA KL

Manten Omakase

DEWAKAN

Blackbyrd KL

Asia's Best Destinations

Kuala Lumpur

Semporna

Kota Kinabalu

Langkawi

Melaka

Asia's Best Family Friendly Destinations

Kuala Lumpur

Asia's Best Coastal Destinations

Semporna

Langkawi

Stephane Thong, General Manager, Trip.com Malaysia, said, "It's truly exciting to see Malaysian establishments being recognised across so many categories in this year's 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings. From family-friendly hotels and scenic resorts to local culinary gems and iconic attractions, this recognition reflects the richness and diversity of our travel offerings. We hope this not only inspires Malaysians to rediscover local favourites but also encourages more international travellers to explore what Malaysia has to offer — especially as we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026."

Trip.Best Global Highlights

While Malaysian establishments dominate Asia-focused categories, the 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings spotlight broader trends and key highlights from across the world:

  • Luxury and experiential stays dominate, with Paris, Tokyo and New York leading the Global 100 Luxury Hotels list. Paris' Hôtel de Crillon tops the chart, joined by other icons like Raffles Singapore and Aman Tokyo.
  • Family travel is thriving, with world-class resorts like Atlantis Sanya (China), Tokyo Disneyland Hotel (Japan), and Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai) ranked among the best global family-friendly destinations.
  • Theme parks are top global attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Japan, and Shanghai Disney Resort. These destinations continue to dominate the Global Best Things to Do list.
  • Seasonal experiences such as autumn foliage viewing and water-themed fun are now featured in new categories like Fall Views and Water Fun, responding to travellers' growing interest in nature and seasonal trips.
  • Dining becomes part of the journey, as global food capitals Paris, New York, Bangkok and Singapore top fine dining lists. Meanwhile, new experiences like sky-high dining in Dubai or riverside feasts in Seoul lead the Restaurants for Views & Experiences category.
  • The "Destinations for the Months" feature helps travellers plan the best seasonal itineraries, suggesting top spots to visit based on time of year—like Kyoto in winter or Seoul in cherry blossom season.

These global insights showcase how Trip.Best is helping travellers uncover not just where to go, but when and why, through a blend of real-time data, expert curation and trend mapping.

Discover what's trending and where to go next with Trip.Best here.

About Trip.com

Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies. Trip.com has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 600 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.



  • Malaysian properties and destinations stand out in Asia rankings for family-friendly hotels, scenic stays, local experiences and more.
  • Iconic hotels in Langkawi, Penang and Kuala Lumpur earn recognition as Asia's Best Luxury, Family, Scenic, Cultural and Instagrammable Hotels.
  • Leading Malaysian restaurants and attractions make their mark on the Trip.Best 2025 Global Rankings for family travel, nightlife and local eats.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysians planning their next great getaway can now look to Trip.com's newly-released 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings, which showcases the most-loved travel experiences based on verified traveller reviews and booking data. From luxury stays and family hotels to unforgettable attractions and dining hotspots, the annual Trip.Best rankings offer travellers a curated guide to the best the region has to offer — and Malaysia has scored big.

Trip.Best is Trip.com's signature collection of curated travel rankings, updated annually and powered by an AI-driven analysis of verified user ratings, reviews and booking trends. Covering categories such as Stays, Attractions, Restaurants and Nightlife, Trip.Best helps travellers discover the top destinations and experiences globally and regionally. By combining user data with expert insights, Trip.Best presents a trusted, data-backed guide to help travellers plan meaningful and memorable trips.

Trip.Best 2025 features Malaysian establishments across multiple Asia-focused categories, highlighting how Malaysia continues to impress travellers with its vibrant hospitality, cultural richness and diverse culinary offerings.

Top-Recognised Malaysian Establishments in Trip.Best 2025

Category

Malaysian Establishments

Asia's Best Luxury Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

One&Only Desaru Coast

Asia's Best Family Hotels

Legoland Malaysia Hotel

Club Med Cherating Beach

PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

Asia's Best Scenic Hotels

 

The St. Regis Langkawi

The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort

The Danna Langkawi

Asia's Best Cultural Hotels

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Cheong Fatt Tze – the Blue Mansion

Asia's Most Instagrammable Hotels

The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Asia's Best Gourmet Hotels

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

The Datai Langkawi

Asia's Best Villas

The Datai Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi

Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi

Asia's Best Things to Do

 

Petronas Twin Towers

LEGOLAND Malaysia

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Asia's Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Legoland Malaysia

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

Aquaria KLCC

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

Underwater World Langkawi

Asia's Best Night Attractions

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur Tower

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Asia's Best Nightlife Bars

Vertigo Restaurant & Bar

Penrose KL

Whisky House Kuala Lumpur

SKY51

The Iron Fairies KL

Heli Lounge Bar

SkyBar

Asia's Best Nightlife Clubs

Pitt Club KL

Asia's Best Local Restaurants

Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh

Madam Kwan's

Hai Kah Lang TRX

Limapulo: Baba Can Cook

Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish

Asia's Best Light Bites Restaurants

Ho Know Hainam Kopitiam

Pao Xiang Bah Kut Teh

Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh

Tao Xiang Bah Kut Teh Fish Head Noodles

Yut Kee Restaurant

Yu Yi Bak Kut Teh

Asia's Best Fine Dining Restaurants

Dewakan 

DC Restaurant

Sushi Taka

Asia's Best Restaurants for Views & Experiences

ALVA KL

Manten Omakase

DEWAKAN

Blackbyrd KL

Asia's Best Destinations

Kuala Lumpur

Semporna

Kota Kinabalu

Langkawi

Melaka

Asia's Best Family Friendly Destinations

Kuala Lumpur

Asia's Best Coastal Destinations

Semporna

Langkawi

Stephane Thong, General Manager, Trip.com Malaysia, said, "It's truly exciting to see Malaysian establishments being recognised across so many categories in this year's 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings. From family-friendly hotels and scenic resorts to local culinary gems and iconic attractions, this recognition reflects the richness and diversity of our travel offerings. We hope this not only inspires Malaysians to rediscover local favourites but also encourages more international travellers to explore what Malaysia has to offer — especially as we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026."

Trip.Best Global Highlights

While Malaysian establishments dominate Asia-focused categories, the 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings spotlight broader trends and key highlights from across the world:

  • Luxury and experiential stays dominate, with Paris, Tokyo and New York leading the Global 100 Luxury Hotels list. Paris' Hôtel de Crillon tops the chart, joined by other icons like Raffles Singapore and Aman Tokyo.
  • Family travel is thriving, with world-class resorts like Atlantis Sanya (China), Tokyo Disneyland Hotel (Japan), and Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai) ranked among the best global family-friendly destinations.
  • Theme parks are top global attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Japan, and Shanghai Disney Resort. These destinations continue to dominate the Global Best Things to Do list.
  • Seasonal experiences such as autumn foliage viewing and water-themed fun are now featured in new categories like Fall Views and Water Fun, responding to travellers' growing interest in nature and seasonal trips.
  • Dining becomes part of the journey, as global food capitals Paris, New York, Bangkok and Singapore top fine dining lists. Meanwhile, new experiences like sky-high dining in Dubai or riverside feasts in Seoul lead the Restaurants for Views & Experiences category.
  • The "Destinations for the Months" feature helps travellers plan the best seasonal itineraries, suggesting top spots to visit based on time of year—like Kyoto in winter or Seoul in cherry blossom season.

These global insights showcase how Trip.Best is helping travellers uncover not just where to go, but when and why, through a blend of real-time data, expert curation and trend mapping.

Discover what's trending and where to go next with Trip.Best here.

About Trip.com

Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies. Trip.com has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 600 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

Trip.com Unveils 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings: Malaysia Shines with Top Hotels, Attractions and Dining Experiences

Trip.com Unveils 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings: Malaysia Shines with Top Hotels, Attractions and Dining Experiences

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular year-end travel choice for families in the region and beyond. Based on searches made between September and November 2025 for stays during December 2025 and January 2026, Agoda recorded a 30% increase in family travel interest to Vietnam compared with the same period the previous year.

Agoda data shows that Vietnam is attracting more international families than ever this winter holiday season. South Koreans take the lead as the top market interested in traveling to Vietnam in December and January, with families from India, Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia rounding out the top five. Notably, Agoda reported that Indian families showcased the highest growth in travel interest to Vietnam during this period, with a 186% increase in searches. Malaysians also, are expressing strong growth in interest, with a 74% increase in searches, highlighting Vietnam's appeal as a family destination in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Families are choosing Vietnam for its storied culture and cuisine, diverse landscapes, and abundance of family-friendly resorts and attractions.

Phu Quoc Island leads as the most sought-after destination among international family travelers with a 47% increase in searches, popular for its sandy beaches, calm waters, and nature parks ideal for multi-generation vacations. Da Nang follows with 42% growth in travel interest, noted for its beaches, soft adventure activities, and access to Ba Na Hills theme park. Nha Trang comes in third place, remaining a favorite for its long coastline, family-oriented resorts, and island experiences. In fourth place, Ho Chi Minh City appeals with its vibrant food scene, entertainment complexes, and day trips to the Mekong Delta. In the north, Hanoi continues to draw families with its cultural landmarks, museums, and festive atmosphere, rounding out the top five most family-friendly year-end destinations in Vietnam.

Meanwhile, although Vietnamese families traditionally travel less internationally at the end of the year – typically preferring to wait for the Lunar New Year - China is becoming a noticeable exception. Among the top 20 outbound destinations preferred by Vietnamese families during the December-January period, searches for Shanghai increased 58%, while Beijing increased 59%. This shift is supported by the launch of new direct routes between Hanoi and selected Chinese cities earlier this year, making end-of-year overseas trips more accessible than ever.

Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director at Agoda, said: "It is wonderful to see Vietnam increasingly chosen as an end-of-year holiday destination for families from across Asia and beyond. Agoda's data shows that travelers are recognizing Vietnam's family-friendly appeal, which further strengthen its position on the global travel map. As more families plan their festive-season or year-end getaways, we are delighted to support them through Agoda's simple, intuitive platform and our wide range of stays, flights, and activities."

With over 6 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all bookable in one seamless itinerary, Agoda helps families plan memorable year-end holidays, whether they choose a peaceful beach break, a cultural city escape, or an international exploration to mark the close of the year.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular year-end travel choice for families in the region and beyond. Based on searches made between September and November 2025 for stays during December 2025 and January 2026, Agoda recorded a 30% increase in family travel interest to Vietnam compared with the same period the previous year.

Agoda data shows that Vietnam is attracting more international families than ever this winter holiday season. South Koreans take the lead as the top market interested in traveling to Vietnam in December and January, with families from India, Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia rounding out the top five. Notably, Agoda reported that Indian families showcased the highest growth in travel interest to Vietnam during this period, with a 186% increase in searches. Malaysians also, are expressing strong growth in interest, with a 74% increase in searches, highlighting Vietnam's appeal as a family destination in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Families are choosing Vietnam for its storied culture and cuisine, diverse landscapes, and abundance of family-friendly resorts and attractions.

Phu Quoc Island leads as the most sought-after destination among international family travelers with a 47% increase in searches, popular for its sandy beaches, calm waters, and nature parks ideal for multi-generation vacations. Da Nang follows with 42% growth in travel interest, noted for its beaches, soft adventure activities, and access to Ba Na Hills theme park. Nha Trang comes in third place, remaining a favorite for its long coastline, family-oriented resorts, and island experiences. In fourth place, Ho Chi Minh City appeals with its vibrant food scene, entertainment complexes, and day trips to the Mekong Delta. In the north, Hanoi continues to draw families with its cultural landmarks, museums, and festive atmosphere, rounding out the top five most family-friendly year-end destinations in Vietnam.

Meanwhile, although Vietnamese families traditionally travel less internationally at the end of the year – typically preferring to wait for the Lunar New Year - China is becoming a noticeable exception. Among the top 20 outbound destinations preferred by Vietnamese families during the December-January period, searches for Shanghai increased 58%, while Beijing increased 59%. This shift is supported by the launch of new direct routes between Hanoi and selected Chinese cities earlier this year, making end-of-year overseas trips more accessible than ever.

Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director at Agoda, said: "It is wonderful to see Vietnam increasingly chosen as an end-of-year holiday destination for families from across Asia and beyond. Agoda's data shows that travelers are recognizing Vietnam's family-friendly appeal, which further strengthen its position on the global travel map. As more families plan their festive-season or year-end getaways, we are delighted to support them through Agoda's simple, intuitive platform and our wide range of stays, flights, and activities."

With over 6 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all bookable in one seamless itinerary, Agoda helps families plan memorable year-end holidays, whether they choose a peaceful beach break, a cultural city escape, or an international exploration to mark the close of the year.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

Agoda Data Shows Vietnam Rising as a Favorite End-of-Year Destination for Families Across Asia and Beyond

Agoda Data Shows Vietnam Rising as a Favorite End-of-Year Destination for Families Across Asia and Beyond

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