Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Two Indian Hotels Enter World’s 50 Best 2026 List
Two hotels in India were included in a major global hotel ranking for 2026.
The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur came in at number 98.
The Johri in Jaipur came in at number 94.
The Oberoi is a large palace-style resort beside Lake Pichola.
The Johri is a small hotel inside a restored old mansion.
Experts liked features such as design, service, guest experiences, and cultural character.
The hotels had also appeared on earlier extended lists.
Their inclusion shows that Indian luxury hotels are attracting more international attention.
The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur ranked 98th on the extended 51–100 list.
The Johri in Jaipur ranked 94th in the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 extended ranking.
The Oberoi Udaivilas is a palace-style resort with 87 rooms and suites beside Lake Pichola.
The Johri is a restored 19th-century haveli with five gemstone-inspired suites.
The ranking is based on votes from more than 800 hospitality experts and experienced travellers.
- Who
- The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur and The Johri in Jaipur were the two Indian properties recognized.
- What
- They were included in the extended 51–100 list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026, ranking 98th and 94th respectively.
- When
- The recognition was announced as part of the 2026 edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking; The Johri opened in December 2020 and The Oberoi Udaivilas opened in 2002.
- Where
- The Oberoi Udaivilas is in Udaipur beside Lake Pichola, while The Johri is in Jaipur’s historic Johri Bazaar.
- Why
- The ranking recognizes hospitality, design, guest experience, cultural impact, service quality, and innovation.
- Oberoi Udaivilas ranking
- 98th on the extended 51–100 list
- The Johri ranking
- 94th on the extended 51–100 list
- Ranking academy
- More than 800 hospitality experts and experienced travellers
- Oberoi Udaivilas size
- 87 rooms and suites across approximately 121,000 square metres of landscaped grounds
- The Johri accommodation
- Five individually designed suites
- Michelin recognition
- The Oberoi Udaivilas has Two MICHELIN Keys, while The Johri has One MICHELIN Key
- Previous recognition
- Both hotels had appeared in earlier editions of the extended list