Preferred Hotels and Resorts Celebrates 52 Member Hotels Honored by the Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has delivered a remarkable performance in the Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards, with 52 member hotels earning 61 honors across global and regional categories.

Key Highlights
- Eight #1 rankings across destination-specific categories.
- Three properties named among the 100 Best Hotels in the World:
- XV Beacon (Boston, #55)
- The Stafford London (#74)
- The Leela Palace Udaipur (#88)
- Recognition spans the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, showcasing the brand’s global reach.

Standout Winners
- The Global Ambassador (Phoenix, Arizona) – #1 Best Arizona Resorts.
- The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa (Texas) – #1 Best Texas Resorts.
- Inn at Perry Cabin (Maryland) – #1 Best Mid-Atlantic Resorts.
- The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (South Carolina) – #1 Best South Carolina Resorts.
- The Stafford London (UK) – #1 Best London City Hotels.
- XV Beacon (Boston) – #1 Best Boston City Hotels.

India Winners
- The Leela Palace Jaipur (Jaipur, India) – #5 Best India Resort Hotels
- The Leela Palace New Delhi (New Delhi, India) – #2 Best India City Hotels
- The Leela Palace Udaipur (Udaipur, India) – #2 Best India Resort Hotels

CEO’s Statement
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, emphasized:
> “With 61 awards earned, including top rankings across regions, we are deeply proud of our members for consistently raising the bar and delivering exceptional experiences that resonate with discerning travelers worldwide.”

Loyalty Program
Many of these award-winning hotels participate in I Prefer Hotel Rewards, with 6 million members globally. Benefits include points redeemable for cash-value certificates, Titanium status, and exclusive perks across 700+ hotels worldwide.

📌 This recognition cements Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the world’s largest independent hotel brand and a leader in delivering luxury experiences tailored to diverse travelers.