Travel + Leisure names Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces as India’s Best
Taj named Best Hotel Group in India; Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad Voted Best Heritage Hotel
Readers voted through a 4-month long survey conducted over multiple platforms conducted by Travel + Leisure India
Mumbai, 29 November 2016: Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, famed for its unmatched hospitality, commitment to quality and excellence in service, won Best Hotel Group in India and Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad was awarded the Best Heritage Hotel at the prestigious Travel + Leisure – India’s Best Awards 2016.
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces was named Best Hotel Group in India by readers’ choice – an accolade that comes as a testament to the rich heritage of the Taj brand, rooted in and inspired by the rituals and traditions of Indian hospitality.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, which is amongst the most luxurious of all Baroque mansions in India, was voted Best Heritage Hotel by readers. An 11-year restoration by Taj created an exclusive address that offers guests a glimpse of the regal lifestyle of Nizams. The interiors are a statement of royal opulence, replete with large Venetian chandeliers, rare furniture, grand marble staircases, priceless statues and objects d’art. Stained-glass windows and murals encased in ornate frames highlight the palace’s history. The palace library is a collector’s envy; it is home to rare manuscripts and an acclaimed collection of books.
On learning of the Taj Falaknuma Palace’s win, General Manager Mr Ritesh Sharma said: “We are delighted to receive the Best Heritage Hotel Award for the Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad for second consecutive year. The award is a testament to the deep commitment to delivering high standards of service, inspired by the deeply rooted tradition of Indian hospitality which is executed seamlessly by our Taj associates every day, to create Taj memories that last with our loyal guests.”
Travel + Leisure is the world’s leading travel and lifestyle magazine; the India’s Best Awards celebrate the top hotels, destinations, and operators across the travel industry.
