Top Recognition: Hilton Earns 50+ Spots in 2026 Awards, Including 6 First-Place Rankings

More than 50 Hilton properties have been recognized in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with six hotels and resorts taking first place in their respective categories and 26 properties ranking among the top five in their markets.

The awards are based on votes from readers in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The Hilton properties recognized span several of the group's brands, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, NoMad Hotels and Motto by Hilton.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts received four first-place rankings in the U.S. survey.

The Roosvelt New Orleans. Photo: © 2026 Hilton

The Roosevelt New Orleans was named the No. 1 hotel in New Orleans, while Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead took the top spot in Atlanta. Waldorf Astoria Helsinki ranked first among hotels in Northern Europe, and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal was named the leading resort in Western Mexico for the third consecutive year.

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. Photo: © 2026 Hilton

Conrad Hotels & Resorts also secured two first-place rankings. Conrad Beijing was named the No. 1 hotel in Beijing, while Conrad Koh Samui took the top position among resorts in Thailand.

Conrad Beijing. Photo: © 2026 Hilton

Other Hilton properties featured prominently in the results. Oceana Santa Monica, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, ranked No. 2 among hotels in Southern California. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek was named the No. 2 resort in Orlando, while Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, ranked No. 3 among hotels in Colorado.

Hotel del Coronado Curio Collextion. Photo: © 2026 Hilton

The awards also included hotels outside the United States. Hilton Molino Stucky Venice ranked No. 6 among hotels in Venice in the U.K. survey, while NoMad London placed No. 28 among hotels in the United Kingdom. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi ranked No. 17 among resorts in the Indian Ocean in the U.K. results.

The Caledonian Edinburgh Curio Collection by Hilton. Photo: © 2026 Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton had 13 properties recognized in the U.S. survey, including several hotels that opened this year. The Monarch San Antonio and The Valorian West Hollywood both appeared in their respective regional rankings.

Motto by Hilton also made its debut in the awards, with Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown ranking No. 6 among hotels in the South.

Chris Silcock, Hilton's president of global brands and commercial services, said the recognition reflected the work of team members across the company's portfolio and their focus on guest service.

The Readers’ Choice Awards are published annually by Condé Nast Traveler and are now in their 39th year. The 2026 results highlight properties across a range of destinations, from major U.S. cities to resort locations in Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.