As discerning travellers, tastemakers, and critics from across the world increasingly look eastward, they are discovering that Indian hospitality is unlike anything else in the luxury hospitality landscape. The evidence arrives with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, not as individual accolades but a sweeping acknowledgement of authenticity expressed and elevated with contemporary vision across every dimension of the luxury experience.
What distinguishes The Leela’s global recognition is its refusal to dilute Indian identity in pursuit of international validation. Instead of sanding down cultural edges to appeal to Western sensibilities, The Leela has deepened its roots in Indian tradition whilst simultaneously becoming fluent in the visual, culinary, and experiential codes that define contemporary global luxury.
The results speak for themselves in the awards, accolades, and recognitions received over the last year. The Leela Palace Udaipur was named ‘The Best Indian Urban Escape’ by Robb Report’s Best of the Best 2026. The Leela Raviz Kovalam was crowned The Best Resort in India with The Leela Palace Udaipur, The Leela Palace Jaipur, and The Leela Palace Chennai receiving honourable mentions. Michelin Keys awarded two keys each to The Leela Palace New Delhi and The Leela Palace Jaipur, while The Leela Palace Chennai received one key. ZLB23 at The Leela Palace Bengaluru earned its place among Asia’s 50 Best Bars, whilst The Library Bar in New Delhi joined it on India’s 30 Best Bars list.
Most recently, The Leela Palace Udaipur was honoured as the ‘Best Sustainable Hotel’ at the 2025 ULTRAs Awards in Dubai – a distinction voted for by over 32 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program and a celebration of the very best in global luxury travel.
Speaking on its recent achievements, Anjali Mehra, Executive Vice President – Brand and Communication at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, “We are delighted with the accolades that we have received over the last year. Our recent wins make it clear that international juries and discerning travellers are not just attracted to beautiful properties or attentive service – though The Leela delivers both in abundance. They are responding to a coherent philosophy permeating every level of the hospitality experience, from the moment a guest encounters the building’s architecture to the final farewell amenity they carry home.”
“As global attention increasingly focuses on India’s economic dynamism, its cultural influence, and its role in shaping the 21st century, the country needs ambassadors who can translate this excellence for the world whilst maintaining its distinctiveness. We want to build on this reception to further entrench The Leela brand as the premier name in luxury hospitality for travellers across the world. This is Indian hospitality’s moment – and The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is committed to helping write its defining chapter,” Anjali added.
