Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Ran Baas in Punjab Named Among World's Most Beautiful Hotels
Imagine a beautiful old palace that was left empty for many years.
Now, it has been carefully fixed up and turned into a stunning hotel called Ran Baas in India.
This hotel is now considered one of the most beautiful in the world!
The award it won, Prix Versailles, looks for hotels that are not just pretty, but also use good design, help the environment, and show off local culture.
The people who fixed up the hotel made sure to keep the old style while adding modern comforts like a spa and fancy dining.
The hotel is located in Qila Mubarak complex in Patiala, which is known for its rich history.
Ran Baas in Patiala, Punjab, a former royal residence, has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels of 2025 by Prix Versailles.
The UNESCO-affiliated Prix Versailles awards celebrate architectural elegance with cultural soul, focusing on design that blends sustainability, innovation, and identity.
The hotel's restoration was led by architect Abha Narain Lambah and supported by Park Hotels' Priya Paul.
The revival of Ran Baas involved preserving or rebuilding using traditional methods, with royal kitchens transformed into a spa and durbar hall into a fine-dining salon.
The Prix Versailles list also includes hotels in Dubai, Beijing, Munich, Luxor, Nice, Paris, London, Rome, Sapporo, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and New York.
- Who
- The hotel was restored by architect Abha Narain Lambah, supported by Priya Paul of Park Hotels.
- What
- Ran Baas, a hotel in Patiala, Punjab, India, has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels of 2025 by Prix Versailles.
- When
- The announcement was made as part of the 2025 Prix Versailles awards.
- Where
- Ran Baas is located in Patiala, Punjab, India, within the Qila Mubarak complex.
- Why
- The hotel was recognized for its architectural elegance, cultural soul, and commitment to sustainability.
- Hotel Name
- Ran Baas
- Location
- Patiala, Punjab, India
- Award
- Prix Versailles
- Award Category
- World’s Most Beautiful Hotels of 2025
- Architect
- Abha Narain Lambah
- Supporter
- Priya Paul, Park Hotels