Condé Nast Traveller has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the 29th edition of the annual awards, with results determined solely by votes from the publication's UK readership.
Among the top hotels, Claridge’s secured the win for London, and Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire was recognised as the best in the rest of the UK. Internationally, Le Bristol Paris won for Paris, and Airelles Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles, was named best in the rest of France and Monaco.
In other categories, Edinburgh, Scotland, was highlighted as a winning city destination. For beaches, Llanddwyn Beach on Anglesey, Wales, took the top spot in the UK, while the Isles of Scilly were named a winning island destination in the UK.
Gleneagles in Perthshire was recognised as the best UK health and wellness retreat. London Heathrow (LHR) was named the best UK airport, and the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, won in the trains category.