Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels announced that Ran Baas, The Palace, in Patiala, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels 2025 by the esteemed Prix Versailles at the 11th edition of the World Architecture and Design Award. This global honor, supported by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects, is a testament to the hotel’s celebration of Punjab’s architectural and royal heritage.
The 35-suite luxury palace, a Relais & Châteaux property, blends the old with the new, merging late Mughal, Rajput, Sikh, and Colonial styles while preserving the architectural integrity of Punjab’s rich heritage. The hotel features Neel, an all-day dining restaurant serving global cuisine, and The Patiala, a vibrant bar that fuses THE Park Hotels’ legendary nightlife experiences with Punjab’s spirited traditions of music, dance, and celebration as per a press release.
This recognition reaffirms Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels’ commitment to crafting design-led destinations that honor history, celebrate culture, and shape the future of Indian hospitality. Ran Baas, The Palace is the only hotel selected from India for this prestigious award.
