- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:39 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Hotel Of The Year 2025: Hotel of the Year is a prestigious title which represents the quality of luxury, hospitality and unique experiences for guests. Over the years, this award has honoured iconic properties across the globe and has set new standards in the business of hospitality. The list of ‘Hotel Of The Year’ winners from 2009 to 2025 showcases a lookbook of architectural wonder and quality services through magnificent palaces and luxurious beach resorts. Here is a list of exemplary hotels that have been honoured with the title of 'Hotel Of The Year’ over the past few years. This year, the Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam, has been honoured with the title of ‘Hotel of the Year 2025’ by The Gallivanter’s Guide.
List Of Winners Of the ‘Hotel Of The Year’ Title From 2009 To 2025
| Year | Hotel Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Postcard Durrung Estate | Assam, India |
| 2024 | Umaid Bhawan Palace | Jodhpur, India |
| 2019 | The Oberoi Marrakech | Marrakech, Morocco |
| 2018 | The Oberoi Beach Resort | Al Zorah, UAE |
| 2017 | Mandarin Oriental | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2015 | Mandarin Oriental | Marrakech, Morocco |
| 2012 | Amanzoe | Greece |
| 2010 | Aman Sveti Stefan | Montenegro |
| 2009 | Umaid Bhawan Palace | Jodhpur, India |
Source: Gallivanter’s Guide
In 2009, the grand and luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur won the title of 'Hotel Of The Year.' This hotel of royal heritage is glorified with the fusion of traditional Rajasthani architecture and contemporary luxury. After its prestigious first win in 2004, Umaid Bhawan Palace regained its title in 2024, which made it the eternal example of hospitality in Rajasthan.
In 2010, the award was given to the Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro, an exclusive sanctuary that was constructed on an isolated island. This hotel is a blend of history and nature that provides its guests with the best privacy and spectacular Adriatic views.
The 2012 awardee was Amanzoe in Greece. Its minimalist design and views of the Aegean Sea made it tourists' favourite. Situated in olive groves, Amanzoe is a quiet luxury, a place where one can find some peace and privacy.
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The Mandarin Oriental Marrakech was awarded in 2015 because of its blend of tradition and modernity in Morocco. Then, in 2017, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok captured the essence of Thai beauty and the global luxury logo and became the winner of the title, 'Hotel of the Year.' All thanks to its blend of both culture and comfort.
Al Zorah's Oberoi Beach Resort won in 2018, all thanks to its clean location and the ability to blend with the natural environment of the UAE coast. The Oberoi Marrakech was the winner in 2019, specifically known for offering the experience of luxury with the local Moroccan vibe.
The most recent, The Postcard Durrung Estate, Assam, India, bagged the award of 'Hotel Of The Year 2025'. This hotel focuses on the concept of sustainable tourism, and it introduces the guests to the world of Assam's biodiversity and cultural tapestry, which symbolises the recent focus on eco-friendly hospitality.
All these hotels on the list are the epitome of royalty, peaceful island resorts and culturally diverse urban havens, which take standards of luxury and the guest-driven service to newer heights and have transformed the hospitality sector globally. Additionally, these award-winning hotels not only tell the tales of luxury hospitality but also highlight the significance of cultural heritage, eco-friendly services and custom experiences.
