Hilton Properties Sweep Condé Nast's 2026 Readers' Awards

Hilton said more than 50 of its hotels landed spots in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, a list compiled from votes cast by readers in the U.S. and U.K. Six properties took first place in their categories, the company said, and another 26 ranked in the top five of their respective markets. The recognition touches eight separate Hilton brands, from ultra-luxury Waldorf Astoria to the newer, design-forward Motto by Hilton.

Chris Silcock, Hilton's president of global brands and commercial services, framed the results as validation of the company's expansion strategy. "We are immensely proud that the readers of Condé Nast Traveler across the globe have recognized more than 50 Hilton properties in this year's awards," Silcock said, adding that the showing reflects "our team members' passion and commitment to delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences for guests."

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Waldorf Astoria takes four of six top spots

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts accounted for four of the six first-place finishes in the U.S. survey. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, was named the No. 1 hotel in New Orleans, while Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead topped the rankings for Atlanta. Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, which only recently opened, was voted the No. 1 hotel in Northern Europe in its debut year. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal held onto the No. 1 resort ranking in Western Mexico for a third consecutive year, according to Hilton.

Conrad Hotels & Resorts picked up the remaining two first-place finishes. Seven Conrad properties were recognized overall by U.S. readers, with Conrad Beijing ranked the No. 1 hotel in Beijing and Conrad Koh Samui named the No. 1 resort in Thailand. Hilton also highlighted strong showings from its LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio, including Oceana Santa Monica and Arizona Biltmore, though neither claimed a first-place category ranking.

Broad brand representation beyond the top rankings

Beyond the six chart-toppers, Hilton said the breadth of brands represented — spanning luxury names like NoMad and Signia Hilton down to the upscale Curio Collection and Motto by Hilton — points to recognition reaching across price tiers and hotel types rather than clustering at the top of the portfolio. The company did not break out a full list of all 50-plus properties or their individual rankings beyond the top finishers and the mention of 26 top-five placements.

Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards are tallied annually from reader submissions rather than editorial judging, making the results a gauge of traveler sentiment rather than critical assessment. Hilton did not indicate when the magazine plans to publish the complete rankings list across all categories, though travelers can expect the full results on Condé Nast Traveler's own platforms.