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MUMBAI | 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has received multiple accolades at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2026, with its iconic hotels and hospitality offerings recognised across categories.
Living Legacies of Taj, the grand palaces celebrated for their timeless grandeur, rich heritage and exceptional service, continued to garner top honours. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur was rated as No. 1 in Favourite Indian Leisure Hotel category, while Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, was recognised as the No. 1 Favourite Indian Hotel for Design. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, secured the top position in the Favourite Indian Heritage Hotel category, the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, featured in the Favourite Indian Hotel for Service category while the capital’s landmark hotel Taj Mahal, New Delhi received the accolade for Favourite Indian Business Hotel.
IHCL’s leisure portfolio was also recognised for delivering distinctive resort and wildlife experiences across India.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa was honoured among the country’s favourite leisure hotels, while Taj Corbett Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand was recognised as a leading safari lodge destination. Reinforcing IHCL’s leadership in wellness, J Wellness Circle at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur was recognised as the Favourite Spa in an Indian Hotel, while Atmantan Wellness Centre earned recognition among India’s leading destination wellness retreats.
Loya at Taj Palace, New Delhi was honoured as the Favourite Restaurant in an Indian Hotel, reflecting the growing appeal of its celebration of India’s rich culinary heritage. Reflecting the growing appeal of experiential travel and private stays, amã Stays & Trails was recognised as India’s Favourite Private Villa Rental Platform. Spread across idyllic destinations, amã is a portfolio of over 400 villas and bungalows across 50+ destinations offering immersive escapes that blend local culture, heritage, cuisine and bespoke hospitality.
Celebrated for delivering rewarding experiences, Taj InnerCircle NeuPass was acknowledged among the country’s leading hospitality loyalty programmes, underscoring the brand’s ability to deliver meaningful and rewarding guest experiences across every touchpoint.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited:
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand 2026 and India’s Strongest Brand 2026 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Clarks, retreats set amid storied locales; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the mid-scale segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 670 hotels including 280 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.
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