Is This World's Most Beautiful Hotel? Stunning Pics From Ran Baas, Punjab's Heritage Hotel

Ran Baas in Patiala, Punjab, has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels of 2025 by the Prix Versailles awards, a UNESCO-recognised global accolade

Originally part of the Qila Mubarak complex, Ran Baas served as a royal guesthouse for Patiala’s royal family

The hotel showcases a stunning mix of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, with high arches, jharokhas, and courtyards

Its recent revival retains original features like stone carvings while adding modern comfort thoughtfully

With limited suites, the hotel offers an intimate and exclusive stay experience

Guests enjoy canopied beds, mosaic floors, antique decor, and lattice windows that reflect old-world charm

Ran Baas promotes slow, immersive travel, focusing on architecture, heritage, and cultural connection