The TripAdvisor Popularity Index incorporates Traveler Ratings, guidebook entries, newspaper articles and other web content to determine traveler satisfaction. Emphasis is placed on the most recent information. We calculate the Popularity Index using an algorithm that takes into account not only individual Traveler Ratings, but also opinions from other content sources on the web (such as guidebooks).

How do you know if a particular hotel is right for you? The room price may fit your budget, but are the rooms clean? Is the location safe? How is the service? TripAdvisor created the Popularity Index to help quickly answer those questions and lead you to the best accommodation for your trip. Unlike other sites that simply rank a hotel by price or hotel class, our Popularity Index truly reflects what real travelers like you are saying. By incorporating Traveler Ratings, guidebook entries, newspaper articles and other web content into our popularity rankings, TripAdvisor creates the most up-to-date and accurate list.

TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is:

• Pure: Completely organic. No paid results influence rankings.

• Fresh: Constantly incorporates new information.

• Global: Reflects reviews from around the world.

• Unbiased: Based on the good and the bad!

Helpful tip: Throughout our site, hotel listings are, by default, presented in the order calculated by our Popularity Index. This ensures that you will always be looking at a fresh and unbiased view of the best hotels.