Several renowned Fort Worth-area hotels and resorts were just declared the best in the world by Travel + Leisure readers, according to the publication's annual World's Best Awards.

Fort Worth's most opulent hotel, Hotel Drover, was crowned the best hotel in all of DFW, while the esteemed Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, was ranked 14th on a separate list of the "15 Best City Hotels in the U.S."

Every year, Travel + Leisure surveys its readers to determine the ultimate travel experiences around the world, which include the top hotels, resorts, travel destinations, and more. The 2025 survey had more than 180,000 responses from T+L readers with over 657,000 votes across 8,700 accommodations, cruise lines, and other properties.

Grapevine's Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa were honored among the top five best resorts in Texas, while six Dallas-Fort Worth properties made the cut on T+L's list of the 15 best hotels in Texas and in the U.S.

The Gaylord Texan Resort ranked as the 5th best Texas resort for 2025. In 2018, the resort debuted its $120 million Vineyard Tower, which added 303 deluxe guest rooms and 86,000 square feet of meeting space.

Omni PGA Frisco ranked as the No. 2 best resort in Texas; the resort is a relative newcomer in DFW's rapidly expanding list of travel lodgings, as it's only been open for a little more than two years.

  Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa opened in 2023, and has clearly made an impact on Travel + Leisure readers.Photo courtesy of Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

The full list of best Texas resorts, in order, are:

• The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, Houston
• Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Frisco
• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio
• Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin
• Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine

The publication celebrated the five winners for their lavish atmospheres that makes guests feel like they've escaped the hustle and bustle of their respective cities.

"Our top five resorts in Texas are all scenic sanctuaries in or nearby the state’s biggest cities, offering an abundance of activities for visitors looking for relaxation and recreation," the report said.

Best hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth's most opulent hotel, Hotel Drover, was crowned the best hotel in all of DFW for the second year in a row. It also earned the No. 1 title in 2022. The hotel has been open for four years, and remains a clear reader favorite, as it previously booked a top-five spot in Travel + Leisure's best Dallas-Fort Worth hotel list in 2023.

Hotel Drover succeeds at providing guests with a flawless level of service and accommodations, while its dining attractions add to the overall opulence of the property's amenities. The report goes on further to say that "no hotel attracted Dallas fans more" than this Western-themed getaway.

  The lobby of the Hotel Drover contains a library and a Lucchese boot boutique.Photo courtesy of Hotel Drover

"Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, located in Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards, pulls in plenty of charm in its design, including across its rooms that resemble luxury ranch lodging with exposed beams, dark wood headboards, and colorful textile touches," the report said. "There's also a Lucchese boot boutique in the lobby, so every guest can snag a pair to bring home as the ultimate Texas souvenir."

A reader said they would recommend Hotel Drover over any other place in the state, and declared it "the definition of Texas" thanks to its attentive staff, thoughtful Western decor, and its classic Southern food.

In a press release, general manager Aaron Ide said the entire Hotel Drover team was honored to receive the worldwide recognition.

"This recognition is a reflection of our passionate team and the authentic Western experiences we strive to create," Ide said. "It’s especially meaningful to receive this honor during the 30th anniversary of the World’s Best Awards, and we are proud to represent the vibrant spirit of Fort Worth."

The full list of Dallas-Fort Worth winning hotels, in order, are:

• Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Fort Worth
• Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas
• The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
• The Adolphus, Dallas
• Omni Dallas Hotel

Best hotels in the U.S.
Fort Worth's Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection was one of three total Texas properties to earn acclaim on T+L's separate list of the "15 Best City Hotels in the U.S." Bowie House ranked as the 14th best hotel nationwide, and a T+L reader said it "set the standard for luxury hotels in Fort Worth."

"Another Southern favorite, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection (No. 14) was applauded for its culinary offerings, expertly curated art and decor, and 'professional' and 'friendly staff,'" the report said.

  Bowie House boasts all of the Southern charm one would expect to find in a Texas hotel.Photo courtesy of Bowie House

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston and Hotel Emma in San Antonio were the only other two Texas hotels to earn spots on the list of the best hotels in the country.