The Leela Palace New Delhi sets a new global benchmark with Condé Nast Traveler's and inaugural Triple Crown award

National, June 2026: In a landmark achievement for Indian hospitality, The Leela Palace New Delhi has been awarded Condé Nast Traveler’s inaugural Triple Crown, the highest distinction reserved for the world’s most celebrated hotels. The honour recognizes properties that have achieved exceptional excellence by securing all three of the publication’s flagship accolades — The Hot List, The Gold List, and the Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Leela Palace New Delhi earned this historic recognition through a sustained legacy of excellence. Since being featured on The Hot List in 2011, the hotel has gone on to earn coveted places on The Gold List twice and has consistently maintained its position in the Readers’ Choice Awards as India’s preferred luxury hotel for several years. This remarkable achievement reflects the property’s unwavering commitment to impeccable service, exceptional hospitality, and unparalleled guest experiences.

Commenting on the recognition, Ms. Preeti Makhija, General Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi, said, “Winning this very special accolade in its debut year is a tribute to the team at The Leela Palace New Delhi. To have our hotel’s journey recognized by the industry’s most discerning critics and by our guests from across the globe is the ultimate affirmation of our legacy, and one for which we are truly grateful.”

Dharana at Shillim Recognised as Top 20 Global Destination Spa by Condé Nast Traveler

Shillim, Maharashtra – India’s transformative wellbeing retreat, Dharana at Shillim, a living ecosystem for evidence-based healing, learning and transformation, has been honoured among the Top 20 Destination Spas in the World  in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This global recognition reaffirms the retreat’s commitment to clinical-grade wellbeing with precision, positioning it among the world’s most distinguished sanctuaries for longevity and holistic health outcome - where healing is lived with quiet intention and guided by the intelligence of nature.

This distinguished placement in the Top 20, reflecting the direct opinions of thousands of experienced global travelers, reinforces the rigor of Dharana's philosophy. The retreat’s approach seamlessly blends the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with advanced diagnostics and clinical oversight to deliver consistent, measurable results in long term wellbeing  and Cognitive Health. This methodology is guided by Dharana’s proprietary Five Pathways - Preventive Medicine, Physical Restoration, Healing Nutrition, Emotional Balance, Spiritual Harmony - a structured journey that nurtures the inner architecture of wellbeing. Set within the UNESCO World Heritage Western Ghats, the natural landscape serves as the inherent source of its healing philosophy, shaping an environment where silence, stillness and science come together.

"We are incredibly humbled and deeply grateful for this global recognition, which has been voted for by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler," said Gavin de Souza, Managing Director - Writer Lifestyle Pvt Ltd, and CEO – Dharana at Shillim. "This award is a profound validation of our brand mission - to offer not just a retreat, but a strategic outcome in long-term health. It celebrates the dedication of our entire team, who are committed to curating every guest journey with scientific precision to achieve measurable, life-changing transformation from retreat to ritual and from intention to lasting wellbeing"

About Dharana at Shillim

As leaders in guest health improvement, Dharana at Shillim is India’s foremost living ecosystem for healing, learning and transformation, nestled within 2,500 acres of pristine landscape in the Sahyadri Mountain range of Maharashtra, India. Offering clinical-grade wellbeing with personalisation and precision, the retreat integrates  ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with data-driven programmes across its proprietary Five Pathways. 

With Shillim as a sanctuary for healing, the retreat is devoted to curating strategic, high-value health outcomes that foster longevity and conscious living — with each journey beginning well before your visit and continuing long after your stay.