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 honour is supported by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects.
About the Prix Versailles
The Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions that shine a light on the finest contemporary projects worldwide. The laureates, all of them newly opened or reopened, are located in very diverse parts of the globe.
India’s Sole Winner
The only hotel selected from India, Ran Baas, The Palace—a Relais & Châteaux property—stands out for its celebration of Punjab’s architectural and royal heritage. Following painstaking restoration, it emerges as the oldest surviving Sikh fort that embodies cultural preservation and sophisticated design.
Design That Bridges Eras
The 35-suite luxury palace 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 design, rooted in THE Park Hotels’ signature approach, reimagines the lost glory of the region’s culture and aesthetics.
Experiences Rooted in Culture
The palace 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.
