Analysing 12-months of Tripadvisor review data (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) from over 1.5 million hotels, Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best Hotels reveals travellers’ favourite accommodations across 10 categories. In addition to the definitive list of Top Hotels, sub-categories include All-inclusive, B&Bs, Family-Friendly, Hottest New Hotels, Luxury, Out of the Ordinary Hotels, Small Hotels and two new additions for 2023; Best Hotels for Sleep and Best Hotels with Spas.
This year’s No. 1 Hotel in the prestigious Top Hotels category goes to Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, India. Dubbed ‘The Jewel of Jaipur’, this 1835 palace-turned-luxurious hotel has over 5,000 five-bubble reviews and is beloved for its polo bar, historic suites, and high tea.

Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Indian Hotels Company, said, “The recognition of Rambagh Palace, Jaipur as the No.1 Hotel in the World 2023 Travellers’ Choice Awards by Tripadvisor is a testament to the trust our guests have placed in us over the years. We are humbled by this global honour, a true reflection of world class hospitality in an authentic palace setting brought to life by the iconic brand Taj. The Taj brand has been a hallmark of excellence for over a century, we remain committed to delighting our guests and spreading the magic of Tajness.”
Top 10 Hotels in India
1. Rambagh Palace – Jaipur
2. Taj Krishna – Hyderabad
3. The Westin Goa – Goa
4. Blanket Hotel & Spa – Pallivasal
5. Chandys Windy Woods – Chithirapuram
6. JW Marriott Hotel Pune – Pune
7. Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa – Chennai
8. Courtyard Amritsar – Amritsar
9. JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru – Bengaluru
10. The Leela Palace Udaipur – Udaipur
