Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Indian Palace Hotel Wins Global Beauty Award
Imagine a beautiful old fort in India, now a fancy hotel called Ran Baas.
It just won an award for being one of the world's most beautiful hotels!
The hotel is in a place called Patiala and has been carefully fixed up to look amazing, mixing old styles with new comforts.
It has 35 fancy rooms, each special in its own way.
At the hotel, you can eat delicious food and enjoy music and dancing.
It's a special place where you can feel like you've stepped back in time while also enjoying all the modern comforts.
Ran Baas, The Palace in Patiala, India, was named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels for 2025.
The palace hotel is the only Indian property recognized by the Prix Versailles Awards.
The hotel, part of the Relais & Châteaux collection, is a restored fort blending heritage and design.
It features 35 suites that combine historical styles with modern amenities.
Guests can experience cultural immersion through dining and entertainment at the hotel.
- Who
- Ran Baas, The Palace
- What
- The hotel was named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels for 2025 by Prix Versailles Awards
- When
- Announced in 2024
- Where
- Patiala, Punjab, India
- Why
- For its blend of heritage, design, and commitment to cultural preservation
- Location
- Patiala, Punjab
- Hotel Name
- Ran Baas, The Palace
- Number of Suites
- 35
- Architectural Styles
- Late Mughal, Rajput, Sikh, and Colonial styles
- Starting Room Rate
- Rs 40,000 (approx. £360)
- Award
- Prix Versailles Awards