Readers of Travel + Leisure gave The Leela Palace Udaipur in India 98.89 out of 100. The 72-room, eight-suite Rajasthan hotel was lauded for its 'breathtaking view of Lake Pichola', 'excellent facilities', and its emphasis on good service

Each guest room spans 580 square feet with the £5,245 a night Maharaja Suite (bedroom pictured above), covering an impressive 3,552 square feet. The luxury hotel is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year

One fan said The Leela Palace Udaipur would be 'ideal for honeymoons or special celebrations' because of its romantic atmosphere. Above, one of the spots at which guests can enjoy an intimate breakfast

In second place was The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming - with an overall score of 98.67. The hotel is surrounded by prairies, mountains, creeks and rivers

There are various accommodation options at the luxury ranch, including log cabins and cabin suites. Rates start from $900 (£721) a night

For wildlife fanatics third prize winner Singita Sabi Sand in South Africa might appeal. It has three rustic-styled luxury lodges set within a sprawling privately owned game reserve. It scored 98.59 in the poll 

Singita Sabi Sand is adjacent to Kruger National Park and it has been owned by the Bailes family since 1926. Above, an example of one of the bathrooms at the complex, which has an outdoor tub and pool looking out over the grassy lands 

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand was ranked fourth, with a 98.57 score

There are various experiences on offer at the hotel, which is a working sheep farm, including a course on shepherding, heli fishing and a guided walk along the rugged coastline 

Gibb's Farm in Karatu, Tanzania, was placed fifth thanks to a score of 98.56. It was established as a coffee farm in the late 1920s and was later refurbished as a rustic luxury inn

There is a main farmhouse and 17 cottages on the property, featuring local artworks and natural materials 

Coming in at number six with a 98.56 rating was JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam. What was once a late 19th-century French university has been reimagined as an 'eclectically themed, ultra-luxury beachfront playground' by renowned resort architect Bill Bensley

The property boasts a mix of rooms, suite and villas, with each accommodation unit featuring unique furnishings. Above, the Deluxe Emerald Bay View room  

The Mulia in Bali, Indonesia, sailed in at seventh place with a 98.25 score. The resort overlooks the dramatic coastline of Nusa Dua 

There are a total of 111 beachfront suites at The Mulia, nine restaurants and bars, a spa and fitness centre 

There are lodges, a private retreat and a luxury tented camp at Singita Grumeti, which came eighth in the ranking with a 98.12 score 

A peek inside a dining room at the Sabora Tented Camp at Singita Grumeti, which is modelled on a 1920s-style explorer's camp. There are nine tented suites in total, each lavishly furnished with antiques and Zanzibari treasures

The Bushcamp Company's Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia tied at ninth place with a 97.87 score. The hotel complex is perfect for animal lovers with giraffe, hippos, buffalo, antelope, and crocodile regularly spotted in the area. In November the local elephants regularly wander right through the lobby, lured by a nearby wild mango tree

Mfuwe Lodge has 18 air-conditioned chalets arranged around the banks of two lagoons. Guests can relax on an open deck or take a dip in the swimming pool

Also coming in at number nine was Lapa Rios Lodge in Costa Rica. The eco-lodge helps to preserve more than 1,000 acres of primary and secondary rainforest, and assists in the development of the local community

The rainforest hotel opened in 1993 and there are 17 bungalow-style lodges on the property with stunning panoramic views

Another hotel in at ninth, with a 97.87 score, was the Rosewood Beijing. Above, a view of the hotel's swimming pool at night, which has a glass ceiling that allows swimmers to look up at the starlit sky

The Beijing hotel boasts 283 rooms, six restaurants, a state-of-the-art spa, indoor swimming pool, gym and yoga studio. The hotel also offers landscaped outdoor space, with multiple terraces, gardens and balconies 

In joint 10th place in the Travel + Leisure poll was Turtle Island in Fiji with a 97.78 score. The 500-acre private island is home to 12 secluded beaches

There are 14 light-filled villas on Turtle Island, each one made from local materials, so they blend into their surroundings 

The Royal Mansour in Marrakesh, Morocco, tied at 10th place. Above, an exterior view of the grand property, which is tucked away in the heart of the bustling city

The luxurious hotel offers 53 private riads, ranging in capacity from one to four bedrooms. Each apartment complex boasts lavish interiors. The main swimming pool, manicured gardens, fine dining restaurants and spa area are other highlights