Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Limited has been recognized as the #2 Best Hotel Brand in the World by the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 Survey. This accolade, voted by global readers, places The Leela among the finest luxury hospitality brands worldwide and solidifies its position as India's leading luxury hospitality brand on the international stage. Further highlighting the brand's excellence, The Leela Palace Udaipur was ranked the #2 Resort in India and featured in the top 100 Hotels globally. Additionally, The Leela Palace New Delhi secured the #2 position among the Best City Hotels in India in the same survey. This recognition comes as The Leela celebrates four decades of delivering True Indian Luxury, exceptional guest experiences, and upholding the philosophy of 'Atithi Devo Bhava – Guest is God.' The Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards are a respected benchmark in the travel industry, evaluating hotels on parameters such as rooms, facilities, location, service, dining, and overall value. The Leela's consistently high performance, including previous #1 rankings in 2020 and 2021 and top 3 rankings in 2023 and 2024, underscores its commitment to quality. The brand also boasts an industry-leading Net Promoter Score of 86. Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, expressed his gratitude, stating that the recognition is especially meaningful during the brand's 40th anniversary. He attributed the success to the dedicated associates, trusting guests, and supportive owners and partners. Looking ahead, The Leela aims to continue raising standards through thoughtful expansion, investment in its people, and the creation of distinctive luxury experiences that blend India's heritage with contemporary relevance, positioning the company for sustainable growth and value creation.
