The Leela Earns Spot as World's #2 Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure Awards 2026 Survey
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been recognized globally, securing the position of the #2 Best Hotel Brand in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 Survey. This accolade underscores the brand's standing as a leading luxury hospitality provider rooted in Indian culture and heritage.According to the survey, The Leela Palace Udaipur was ranked as the No. 2 Resort in India and featured among the Top 100 Hotels in the World. Simultaneously, The Leela Palace New Delhi received recognition, ranking as the #2 Best City Hotel in India for the same brand.
The award marks a significant milestone for The Leela, which is celebrating four decades of dedication to True Indian Luxury. The brand's prior accolades include being named the World's Best Hotel Brand in both 2020 and 2021, followed by consecutive Top 3 rankings in 2023 and 2024.
The Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards Survey evaluates hotels across several key parameters, including service quality, location, dining experiences, rooms and facilities, and overall value. The Leela continues to integrate India's rich culture and heritage into its portfolio of palaces, ensuring that guest experiences are both distinctly Indian in character and globally appealing.
The brand maintains an industry-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 86, reflecting strong indicators of guest loyalty and advocacy.
Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, stated that the recognition is a powerful affirmation of the founding vision: "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. It is a powerful affirmation of the vision on which The Leela was founded, that a luxury hospitality brand rooted in Indian values could proudly represent the very best of India among the world's leading hospitality brands."
As The Leela approaches its fifth decade, it continues to pursue growth through strategic expansion and investment in its people. Backed by a strong portfolio and clear commitment to excellence, the company aims for sustainable long-term growth and value creation for all stakeholders.
Company Overview
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand Status | India's largest institutionally owned and managed pureplay luxury hospitality brand. |
| Ownership | Backed by the Brookfield Group. |
| Portfolio Size | 15 award-winning hotels and resorts across leading business and leisure destinations in India. |
THELEELA Stock Price Movement
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