Places to stay in India
Introduction
Browse below for some of the most luxurious hotels and accommodation in India. Our India travel specialists regularly visit and inspect the accommodation we feature to ensure they are of an exacting standard.
Accommodation list
Perched high above Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India. Designed in an opulent colonial style and completed in 1943, it blends influences from both east and west into what is still one of the largest private residences anywhere in the world.
When the serene, blue-green beauty of Kerala’s ‘backwaters’ began to attract Western travellers a decade or so ago, a rash of new resorts sprang up in the south exploiting the successful ‘wooden-cottage-in-palm-grove’ formula. But this addition on the quieter shores of Lake Vembanad is a cut above …
This stylish and exclusive boutique hotel is about 15 minutes' drive from Kovalam. Surrounded by lush greenery, and on the Arabian Sea, Surya Samudra effortlessly blends weathered wood with old charm and modern day comfort.
The Leela Kovalam is set high on a cliff-top, with sweeping views of pristine beaches. It’s the ultimate beach resort for those seeking respite from modern life.
Charming and majestic, the Samode Haveli is a 200-year-old mansion tucked away in the heart of the old city surrounded by gardens, courtyards and terraces.
Set in 30 acres, The Oberoi Udaivilas is nothing short of palatial. A pristine version of an original Rajasthani Mewari moated palace, with landscaped terraces of white marble, it offers the utmost in modern comfort. Treat your body to luxurious rejuvenation and relaxation on a truly royal scale in…