The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts has been ranked as the second-best hotel brand globally in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 survey.

This prestigious accolade, voted by Travel + Leisure readers worldwide, highlights The Leela's status as a leading luxury hospitality brand. The Leela Palace Udaipur was also named the second-best resort in India and featured in the top 100 hotels globally, whilst The Leela Palace New Delhi secured the second spot among the best city hotels in India.

Celebrating four decades of luxury, The Leela's consistent recognition underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional Indian hospitality. The brand previously held the top global ranking in 2020 and 2021 and maintained a top-three position in 2023 and 2024. The survey evaluates hotels on parameters such as rooms, facilities, location, service, dining, and overall value.

Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO of The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, expressed pride in the recognition, stating, "To be recognised among the world's finest hotel brands in the year that we celebrate forty years of The Leela makes this honour especially meaningful." He attributed the success to the dedication of the staff and the trust of guests and partners.

As The Leela enters its fifth decade, it plans to expand thoughtfully, invest in its people, and create luxury experiences that honour India's heritage. With a strong portfolio and growth strategy, The Leela is poised for sustainable growth and value creation

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