NEW YORK, NEW YORK – July 7, 2026: Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, delivered a standout showing in the Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards, with 52 member hotels earning 61 total honors across global and regional categories.
Recognized as one of the travel industry’s most influential honors, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards reflect the preferences of discerning travelers worldwide. This year, seven Preferred Hotels & Resorts members secured eight #1 rankings across destination-specific categories, signaling standout performance in highly competitive regions, while three properties were also named to the prestigious 100 Best Hotels in the World list.
“The recognition of 52 Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is an extraordinary honor,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “With 61 awards earned, including top rankings across regions, we are deeply proud of our members for consistently raising the bar and delivering exceptional experiences that resonate with discerning travelers worldwide.”
The full list of Preferred Hotels & Resorts winners named to the 2026 World’s Best Awards includes:
100 BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD
XV Beacon (Boston, Massachusetts) – Legend Collection (#55)
The Stafford London (London, England) – Legend Collection (#74)
The Leela Palace Udaipur (Udaipur, India) – Legend Collection (#88)
THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS – THE AMERICAS / CARIBBEAN
The Alfond Inn (Winter Park, Florida) – L.V.X. Collection
#10 – Best Florida Resorts
Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences – Singer Island (Riviera Beach, Florida) – L.V.X. Collection
#4 – Best Florida Resorts
Baccarat Hotel New York (New York) – Legend Collection
#7 – Best New York City Hotels
Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables, Florida) – L.V.X. Collection
#12 – Best Greater Miami Resorts
Boston Harbor Hotel (Boston, Massachusetts) – Legend Collection
#8 – Best Boston City Hotels
The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs, Colorado) – Legend Collection
#6 – Best Colorado Resorts
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort (Miami Beach, Florida) – Lifestyle Collection
#15 – Best Domestic Destination Spas
The Charleston Place (Charleston, South Carolina) – L.V.X. Collection
#10 – Best Charleston City Hotels
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (San Juan, Puerto Rico) – Legend Collection
#3 – Best Puerto Rico Hotels
The Dupont Circle Hotel (Washington, District Of Columbia)– Legend Collection
#10 – Best Washington D.C. Hotels
*The Global Ambassador (Phoenix, Arizona) – Legend Collection
#1 – Best Arizona Resorts
The Hermitage Hotel (Nashville, Tennessee) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best Nashville City Hotels
Horseshoe Bay Resort (Horseshoe Bay, Texas) – Lifestyle Collection
#3 – Best Texas Resorts
Hotel Bennett (Charleston, South Carolina) – Legend Collection
#8 – Best Charleston City Hotels
Hotel Monteleone (New Orleans, Louisiana) – Legend Collection
#5 – Best New Orleans City Hotels
Hotel Xcaret Mexico (Playa del Carmen, Mexico) – L.V.X. Collection
#9 – Best Mexico Resorts
*The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa (Houston, Texas) – L.V.X. Collection
#1 – Best Texas Resorts
*Inn at Perry Cabin (St. Michaels, Maryland) – Legend Collection
#1 – Best Mid-Atlantic Resorts
Inn by the Sea (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) – L.V.X. Collection
#10 – Best New England Resorts
*The Lancaster Hotel (Houston, Texas) – L.V.X. Collection
#10 – Best Continental U.S. City Hotels
#1 – Best Houston City Hotels
The Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection (Saratoga, Wyoming) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best Wyoming Resorts
Montage Big Sky (Big Sky, Montana) – Legend Collection
#5 – Best Montana Resorts
Montage Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico) – Legend Collection
#24 – Best Mexico Resorts
Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, South Carolina) – Legend Collection
#6 – Best South Carolina Resorts
Mukul Resort (Tola, Nicaragua) – L.V.X. Collection
#4 – Best Central America Resorts
Nemacolin (Pennsylvania) – Legend Collection
#6 – Best Mid-Atlantic Resorts
Pendry Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) – L.V.X. Collection
#9 – Best Chicago City Hotels
Pendry Washington D.C. – The Wharf (Washington, D.C.) – L.V.X. Collection
#9 – Best Washington D.C. Hotels
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston (Houston, Texas) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best Houston City Hotels
Post Ranch Inn (Big Sur, California) – Legend Collection
#10 – Best California Resorts
Rancho Santana (Tola, Nicaragua) – L.V.X. Collection
#9 – Best Central America Resorts
Red Rock Casino Resort Spa (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Lifestyle Collection
#5 – Best Las Vegas Hotels
Salamander Washington D.C. (Washington, District Of Columbia)– Legend Collection
#4 – Best Washington D.C. Hotels
*The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Kiawah Island, South Carolina) – Legend Collection
#1 – Best South Carolina Resorts
Shutters on the Beach (Santa Monica, California) – Legend Collection
#7 – Best Greater Los Angeles Hotels
Virgin Hotels New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana) – L.V.X. Collection
#3 – Best New Orleans City Hotels
The Wall Street Hotel (New York, New York) – L.V.X. Collection
#9 – Best Continental U.S. City Hotels
#3 – Best New York City Hotels
The Windsor Court (New Orleans, Louisiana) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best New Orleans City Hotels
The Woodstock Inn & Resort (Woodstock, Vermont) – L.V.X. Collection
#9 – Best New England Resorts
Wynn Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best Las Vegas Hotels
Wynn Las Vegas Encore (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Legend Collection
#6 – Best Las Vegas Hotels
*XV Beacon (Boston, Massachusetts) – Legend Collection
#1 – Best Continental U.S. City Hotels
#1 – Best Boston City Hotels
#55 – 100 Best Hotels in the World
THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS – EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA
Castelfalfi (Tuscany, Italy) – Legend Collection
#6 – Best Europe Resorts
#4 – Best Italy Resorts
Dromoland Castle (Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland) – Legend Collection
#10 – Best Resorts in the U.K. & Ireland
The Europe Hotel & Resort (Killarney, Ireland) – Legend Collection
#6 – Best Resorts in the U.K. & Ireland
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) – L.V.X. Collection
#5 – Best Dublin City Hotels
Grand Hotel Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy) – Legend Collection
#14 – Best Europe Resorts
#9 – Best Italy Resorts
*The Stafford London (London, United Kingdom) – Legend Collection
#1 – Best London City Hotels
#4 – Best Europe City Hotels
Villa Copenhagen (Copenhagen, Denmark) – L.V.X. Collection
#3 – Best Scandinavian City Hotels
THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS – ASIA / PACIFIC
The Leela Palace Jaipur (Jaipur, India) – Legend Collection
#5 – Best India Resort Hotels
The Leela Palace New Delhi (New Delhi, India) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best India City Hotels
The Leela Palace Udaipur (Udaipur, India) – Legend Collection
#2 – Best India Resort Hotels
#88 – 100 Best Hotels in the World
*Indicates #1 award recognition
Many of these award-winning hotels in I Prefer Hotel Rewards, the brand’s points-based loyalty program with 6 million travelers enrolled globally. Complimentary to join, members of I Prefer earn points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, Titanium status, and other value-rich benefits from eligible stays at over 700 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. Travelers seeking memorable independent hotel experiences are invited to sign up at www.IPrefer.com/enroll.
The 2026 World’s Best Awards will be featured in the August 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure. To explore or book stays at any of the award winners represented by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, visit PreferredHotels.com/2026WorldsBest.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 625 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. Through its curated global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high-quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The I Prefer™ Hotel Rewards program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Pride℠, and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.
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