Multi-millionaire businessman Gary Ashworth has shared his ranking of the world's best hotel chains on TikTok, placing Claridge's at number one and Marriott at the bottom.
The list includes a mix of luxury brands and more affordable options, from Four Seasons to Premier Inn. Here is Gary's full ranking of the top hotel chains.
Bottom of the list: Marriott and Hilton
Marriott came in at number 10. Gary said that despite having 8,000 hotels around the world, he had never had a "memorable breakfast" while staying at the chain, though he did not comment on the rooms themselves.
Hilton was ranked ninth, with Gary labelling it a "conference hotel with a bed," adding that it is not really much of a treat compared with other popular chains.
Mid-table: W Hotels, Premier Inn, Ritz-Carlton
W Hotels came in eighth, with Gary comparing them to a "nightclub that rents rooms out," which may suit younger guests but not those looking for a good night's sleep.
Premier Inn took seventh place. Gary said: "It's a clean room, proper fry-up, no nonsense. It does exactly what it says on the tin, which actually puts it above half of the luxury trade."
The Ritz-Carlton was placed sixth. Gary simply said: "Grand old name, going through the motions, lots of marble. Not a great deal of magic."
Top five: Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, Aman, Claridge's
The Peninsula came in fifth, with Gary complimenting its "old school" nature and quipping that the bell boys have "better manners" than many of the boards he has sat on.
Mandarin Oriental was ranked fourth, with Gary referring to it simply as "fine."
Four Seasons took third place. Gary said the chain will never let you down wherever in the world the hotel is located, and while it may be on the pricier side, it is "worth every penny."
Aman was ranked second. Gary said: "You don't book an Aman, you disappear into one. Those who've stayed there know exactly what I mean."
Claridge's topped the list. Gary called it "the best hotel in the world," adding that it remains "British to its bones" even though it is no longer British-owned.
