The Leela ranked World's #2 Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure 2026 Survey
Brookfield-backed The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts—India's largest institutionally-owned luxury hospitality brand—secured the #2 global spot in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026. With 15 hotels, an NPS of 86 and 40 years of heritage, the recognition reinforces its India luxury positioning amid ongoing expansion.
The Leela Palaces, India's largest institutionally-owned luxury hospitality brand backed by Brookfield, ranked #2 Best Hotel Brand globally in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, reinforcing its India luxury hospitality position amid ongoing expansion.
Why this matters
The ranking follows The Leela's expansion push, including its 76-acre Coorg forest sanctuary with 71 villas that grew the portfolio to 24 hotels, reinforcing its India luxury positioning.
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