The Leela Palace New Delhi, gets named Best Hotel in India/Indian Ocean at the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs), held in London on 1st October 2026.”
The Leela Palace New Delhi, one of the world’s best hotels voted for Ultra-travel magazine readers, as well as GHA DISCOVERY members, received the accolade at the elegant awards ceremony, which took place at Tower of London.
Recognising the best of the best in global travel, the ULTRAs (Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards) is an eagerly anticipated annual event for the luxury travel industry, organised by Nick Perry, Chairman of multi-media brand Ultra-travel, with whom Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY has a long-standing joint venture – Ultra-travel Collection.
“We are honoured to be named Best Hotel in India/Indian Ocean at the 2026 ULTRAs,” said Ms. Preeti Makhija, General Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi. “This recognition is a true reflection of our dedication to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests. We are grateful to GHA DISCOVERY members for their continued support and trust.”
Hosted at the Tower of London – Jewel House and The White Tower – this year’s ULTRAs spanned 18 categories, recognising outstanding names in travel as voted for by millions of GHA DISCOVERY members. The awards highlighted the growing global recognition of excellence across the diverse world of luxury travel experiences.
The awards were hosted by well-known UK television presenters Natalie Pinkham and Gethin Jones, with a raft of personalities that included British actor Hugh Bonneville, author Kathy Lette, Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee as well as sporting legends from the world of rugby, Simon Shaw, Alun Wyn Jones, Serge Betsen and Andrew Mehrtens.
“The ULTRAs offer a powerful reflection of the standards and experiences that matter most to today’s luxury travellers, shaped by the views and preferences of Ultratravel magazine readers, as well as our GHA DISCOVERY members who voted for these awards,” said GHA CEO Chris Hartley. “Congratulations to all this year’s winners for raising the bar and demonstrating the very best of hospitality, aviation and travel.”
