World's top hotels at 2010 Travelers' Choice Awards. Friday, 22nd January 2010 Source : TripAdvisor

Eighth annual awards recognize 700+ properties based on opinions of millions of travelers.

TripAdvisor announced the winners of its 2010 Travelers' Choice?awards. With 719 properties winning awards this year, the eighth annual competition is the largest ever, including new categories such as trendiest hotels, best relaxation/spas and world's top hotels by region.

Properties received awards in the following categories: Best Bargains, Best Luxury, Best for Families, Best for Romance, Best B&Bs and Inns, Best Relaxation and Spa, Trendiest, Best Service, Best All-Inclusive, and Best Hotels by Region.

Unlike any other hotel honors in the world, TripAdvisor?Travelers' Choice?winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travelers on TripAdvisor.com?

The average nightly rate for the entire list of Travelers' Choice award winners is $265 and one-third of the hotels have an average nightly rate less than $150 per night. Average nightly rate for Best Bargains is $104; Best B&Bs and Inns $103; Best for Families $211; Best for Romance $271; Trendiest $223; and Best Relaxation and Spa $382.

"Inspired by millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers' Choice awards once again highlight the finest hotels in the world," said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "Travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality."

Select 2010 Winners:

• Best Bargain in the World - Arcadia Residence, Prague, Czech Republic
• Best Bargain in the U.S. - SeaCoast Inn, Hyannis, Massachusetts
• Best Luxury (4&5 star hotels) in the World - Golden Well (U Zlate Studne), Prague, Czech Republic
• Best Luxury in the U.S. - French Quarter Inn, Charleston, South Carolina
• Best for Families in the World - Sirkeci Konak Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
• Best for Families in the U.S. - Desert Pearl Inn, Springdale, Utah
• Best for Service in the World - Golden Well (U Zlate Studne), Prague, Czech Republic
• Best B&B and Inn in the World - Casa Portagioia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
• Best B&B and Inn in the U.S. - Bayberry House Bed & Breakfast, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
• Best for Romance in the World - Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, Moorea, French Polynesia
• Best for Romance in the U.S. - Spindrift Inn, Monterey, California
• Best All-Inclusive in the World - Drowsy Water Ranch, Granby, Colorado
• Best Relaxation and Spa in the World - La Amada Hotel, Playa Mujeres, Mexico
• Best Relaxation and Spa in the U.S. - Andreas Hotel & Spa, Palm Springs, California
• Trendiest Hotel in the World - citizenM Amsterdam City, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Trendiest Hotel in the U.S. - theWit Hotel, Chicago, Illinois