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The Postcard in Durrung Tea Estate Wins 'Hotel of the Year 2025'
The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, a beautiful hotel in Assam, India, has won a big award called 'Hotel of the Year 2025' from a famous travel guide called The Gallivanter’s Guide.
This hotel is special because it is set in a huge tea plantation and offers a peaceful and luxurious experience.
The person who gave the award, Philippe Servais, liked the hotel because it feels warm and connected to the local culture.
The hotel’s founder, Kapil Chopra, is very happy and proud of this award.
The hotel is part of a group called The Postcard Hotel, which has many other hotels in different places in India and even in other countries.
They are known for making their hotels feel special and unique, not just by having fancy things, but by focusing on good service and making guests feel welcome.
The hotel also helps the local community by providing jobs and supporting sustainable living.
This award is a big deal because it is given after careful reviews and is very respected by people who love to travel in style.
The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam, won the 'Hotel of the Year 2025' award from The Gallivanter’s Guide.
The award was given by Philippe Servais, Editor-in-Chief of The Gallivanter’s Guide, who praised the hotel's authenticity and emotional resonance.
The hotel is set in a 1400-acre tea plantation and offers a serene, immersive escape with a focus on local heritage and personalized service.
The Postcard Hotel brand is known for its unique, unhurried, and sincere approach to luxury hospitality, with properties across India and internationally.
The award highlights the hotel's commitment to providing extraordinary guest experiences and uplifting local communities through sustainable livelihoods.
- Who
- The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam
- What
- Won the 'Hotel of the Year 2025' award from The Gallivanter’s Guide
- Where
- Durrung Tea Estate, Assam, India
- When
- December 9, 2023 (announcement date)
- Why
- Recognized for its authenticity, excellence, and emotional resonance in luxury hospitality
Key facts
- Award
- Editor’s Choice Award for ‘Hotel of the Year 2025’
- Location
- Durrung Tea Estate, Assam
- Evaluator
- Philippe Servais, Editor-in-Chief of The Gallivanter’s Guide
- Awarding Authority
- The Gallivanter’s Guide
- Founder
- Kapil Chopra
- Property Size
- 1400 acres
- Unique Features
- Anytime check-in and check-out, all-day breakfast, genuine hospitality
Quotes
Philippe Servais
Editor-in-Chief of The Gallivanter's Guide
“The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam as the standout winner amongst shortlisted hotels across different continents – praising its “rare combination of warmth, intuition, and a deeply felt sense of place.””
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“The Postcard vision – intimate, sincere, unhurried, and rooted in place – feels profoundly relevant to discerning travellers today.”
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Kapil Chopra
Founder of The Postcard Hotel
“To be recognised amongst the world’s finest hotels by The Gallivanter’s Guide is an extraordinary honour. Assam holds a very special place in our journey, and this award also celebrates the consistent dedication and hard work of our incredible team. We continue to remain committed to uplifting local communities through sustainable livelihoods – ensuring that our presence creates meaningful and lasting impact on the destination.”
theprint.in
“For the Editor to select The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate after experiencing our property and some of the most celebrated luxury hotels globally – is both deeply humbling as well as encouraging.”
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