The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards have highlighted several hotels across Asia, with global brands and regional establishments receiving recognition. Mandarin Oriental secured top positions in both Bangkok and Hong Kong. The Peninsula Shanghai was also noted as the top hotel in China.
Other hotels recognised include The Tokyo Station Hotel, praised for its food offerings, and The Hari Hong Kong, which impressed with its design. The Patina Osaka was acknowledged for its spa facilities. Sri Lanka and Nepal also saw rising stars, with The Dwarika's in Nepal gaining points for its community investment efforts.
In India, The Imperial New Delhi achieved the number one spot, with its immaculate service, design, and an art collection featuring 5,500 works contributing to its success.