Luxury Hotels & Resorts in India

The royal treatment comes naturally at Rambagh Palace and in this former home of the Maharaja of Jaipur, you should expect nothing less. A place of such elaborate splendour, you'll feel as if the Maharaja has personally extended the invite himself. C...

For those in search of that untouched archipelago, that unknown hideaway and that ultimate escapism, we've found the answer in the Andaman Islands. There, on Havelock Island, fringed by mangroves and bathed in sunshine lies the Taj Exotica Resort an...

Where old-world splendour meets modern luxury, The Leela Palace Udaipur opens a window onto one of Rajasthan's most enchanting cities. Twinkling in the starlight on the banks of Lake Pichola the hotel's elegant design mirrors the serenity that lies b...

A 230-year old warrior fort, transformed into a place of tremendous peace and wellbeing, Alila Fort Bishangarh is a cultural experience in itself. Standing proud atop a mighty granite hillock, with sweeping views across the Rajasthani landscape, it's...

Delhi is widely regarded as one of the busiest capital cities in the world and is well known for its crazy streets and bustling market places. But in the heart of all the mayhem lies an oasis, The Lodhi hotel. This tranquil city retreat, with 111 ele...

Step out of the modern world, and be transported into a rural and traditional experience that is unrivaled. Spend the morning at Rinchenpong Monastery, taking part in morning prayers, before heading to a bustling market to try local delicacies. Walk ...

Welcome to an unrivalled experience in the art of tea, safe in the hands of one of India’s pioneering tea-planting families at this boutique hotel. Glenburn Tea Estate is a Himalayan retreat like no other and elegantly demonstrates one of the count...

Jalakara, meaning ‘the source’ in ancient Sanskrit, is just that - a source of rejuvenation in the natural environment. Welcome to paradise, an architecturally stunning retreat on the Andaman Archipelago in India’s beautiful Bay of Bengal. This...

You may not think 'safari' and instantly think of India, but it is in fact one of the best places in the world to do just that and Samode Safari Lodge is one of our favourite post-safari boltholes. You're in the heart of India's expansive forest land...

There are few places quite so unique as RAAS Devigarh. A luxurious, all-suite hotel with a strong emphasis on design and detail, it makes for a stylish getaway in the heart of Rajasthan's Aravalli Hills. Built using local marble and semi-precious sto...

A beautiful lakefront villa on the tropical Malabar Coast provides a picturesque setting for a true Indian getaway. Minimalist in style, the hotel has 14 suites, all with shady outdoor verandas overlooking the still lake. Hidden amongst the trees and...

This intimate boutique hotel, also known as 'The Sun Fortress', lies on the edge of the desert and offers nine suites, giving you a truly private feel. The ancient and traditional methods of building are balanced elegantly through contemporary interi...

Taj Falaknuma Palace, dubbed “the mirror in the sky” by residents of Hyderabad, is easily one of India's most stunningly unique hotels.  The unique heritage site boasts an exclusive 60 suites that have been refurbished to a more modern style yet...

Palais de Mahe is a quaint 18 luxury suite hotel based in the historic French quarter of Puducherry. Whilst you’re geographically on the south-eastern coast of India, the Colonial French influence still vibrates through the streets with a hint of f...

The Serai, Jaisalmer is a gorgeous classic encampment set some twenty miles West of the 12th-century medieval citadel of Jaisalmer in the heart of the Great Thor Desert. Boasting 21 luxurious tented suites, this personal and romantic desert dwelling ...

Tired of the big city hustle and bustle? Leave it all behind as you head into rural Rajasthan to the stunning heritage property of Shahpura Bagh. This nine bedroom estate nestled amidst 30 acres of lush grounds overlooking the sparkling lake is the i...

The first and only place of its kind in the Himalaya, the Shakti 360 Leti consists of four luxury cabins built with age-old techniques and local materials with an innovative contemporary design. Spend your time reading, practicing yoga or taking guid...

Meticulously restored from an 18th-century palace, Samode Haveli rises above the stone houses of Jaipur’s walled city below to boast fantastic views from each and every viewpoint. Dine out in the warmth of a Jaipur evening or cool off in the tranqu...

One of India’s best-kept secrets, these traditional Shakti village houses in rural Ladakh are made from sun-baked mud bricks with décor set to rival the most welcoming of homes. Look out over the high altitude desert, rugged snow-capped mountains ...

As soon as you set foot inside Rawla Narlai you’ll feel a soothing sense of detachment from the outside world. Sat in the typical Rajasthan village of Narlai this 17th Century fortress has been restored to its full splendor and is now host to 25 ex...

Oberoi Grand welcomes you with open arms to Kolkata, the ‘City of Joy’. And joyous you will be in an accommodation that exudes as much cultural history as the city that surrounds it, meaning you’ll feel totally absorbed into this charming yet g...

Hidden in the mountains of the Himalayas and in true nomadic style, the 13 luxury tents of Chamba Camp are only around for a few months a year, adding an extra layer of exclusivity to this already one-of-a-kind camping experience. Discover centuries ...

Deep in the heart of south-eastern India sits the sheltered land of Chettinad. Elapsed mansions are sprinkled across the ancient soil of Kanadukathan where we find Visalam, a classic restored manor stripped back to the hassle free minimal style of tr...

Hidden amongst the lush forests and coffee farms of the Palani hills sits the Pallam Palace, once the main house at the stem of the old Rajakkad Estate plantation. This unique seven luxury suite garden hotel is set within an 18th century wooden struc...

Found at the estuary of the Adyar River and the Bengal Bay, The Leela Palace stands as grand as it sounds on 4.8 acres of land. With 326 rooms and panoramic sea views; this modern, regal palace hotel is ideal for you and your loved ones to be treated...

A Black Tomato favourite, Neeleshwar Hermitage reveals its treasures at a leisurely pace, enabling you to take in and appreciate each one. Wake up to the sight of dolphins enjoying the first glimpse of the morning sun and relish the undisturbed rhyth...

Complete with true Indian authenticity, first class service, gourmet food and a welcoming ambience, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a centre of luxury in the middle of bustling Mumbai. Opposite the momentous Gateway of India, the views of and surroundi...

High in the Vindya Hills and amidst the four hills of the Bandhavgarh National Park lies Mahua Kothi, a quaint and rustic bolthole with the charm of a country house and the luxury of a palace. With inspiration for the hotel taken from the Madhuca Ind...

With just nine rooms and suites including the signature Tree villa suite, Tranquil resort does exactly what it says on the tin. This boutique hotel is famed for its warm hospitality and stunning views. Victor and Jini Dey, the ever present owners, wi...

The best way to explore Kerala’s backwaters? Without a doubt, it has to be onboard the luxurious and unique Lotus Houseboat. Once used to transport rice and goods through God’s own country, this stunning boat has now been converted into a luxurio...

The Brunton Boatyard is a colonial heritage hotel which houses itself in a converted Victorian Shipyard where the walls are decorated with grand historical maps and the grounds are dotted throughout with navigational devices and nautical statues. A...

With 18 tented suites, Taj Banjaar Tola is an exclusive jungle lodge option deep inside India’s Kanha National Park. The comfortable, spacious suites are contemporary in style, with an organic, natural feel. Each suite has open-air sitting area ove...

The Samode Palace is an exquisite heritage hotel combining contemporary luxury with traditional opulence and elegance. Originally a fortified stronghold, it wasn’t until the 19th century that an eminent statesman began to turn the Palace into the l...