Mumbai, Nov 03: Indian Hotels Company, 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.
