The Leela Ranked the World's #2 Best Hotel Brand in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 Survey

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has once again proven its stature in global luxury hospitality by being ranked the #2 Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 Survey.

Key Achievements
- Global Recognition: Voted by Travel + Leisure readers worldwide, placing The Leela among the finest luxury hotel brands globally.
- Indian Leadership: Reinforces The Leela’s position as the leading Indian luxury hospitality brand on the international stage.

Property-Specific Honors:
- The Leela Palace Udaipur: Ranked #2 Resort in India and featured in the Top 100 Hotels in the World.
- The Leela Palace New Delhi: Ranked #2 Best City Hotel in India.

Legacy & Philosophy
- Celebrating 40 years of True Indian Luxury, The Leela continues to embody Atithi Devo Bhava — “Guest is God.”
- Past accolades include being ranked World’s Best Hotel Brand in 2020 & 2021, and consistently in the top 3 in subsequent years.
- Hotels are evaluated on rooms & facilities, location, service, dining, and overall value.

CEO’s Statement
Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO of The Leela, emphasized that this recognition is a powerful affirmation of the brand’s founding vision — that a luxury hospitality brand rooted in Indian values could proudly represent India among the world’s best. He credited associates, guests, owners, and partners for making this milestone possible.

Looking Ahead
As The Leela enters its fifth decade, it is focused on:
- Thoughtful expansion.
- Continued investment in people.
- Creating distinctive luxury experiences that celebrate India’s heritage with contemporary relevance.
- Driving sustainable growth and value creation for stakeholders.

This recognition not only elevates The Leela’s global prestige but also shines a spotlight on India’s luxury hospitality sector, positioning it as a world-class destination for discerning travelers.