Luxury hotels in Indian Subcontinent

Still chasing that idyllic island oasis? Look no further than Cape Weligama, a stunning Sri Lankan beach resort nestled on a dramatic clifftop boasting breath-taking views of the Indian Ocean below. An exclusive location, contemporary design and a pe...

An understated coupling of escape and adventure, mixed with awe-inspiring landscapes and Buddhist tradition, provide the exceptional (and pretty much unrivalled) hotel experience that is COMO Uma Paro. It’s in their philosophy to immerse you deep i...

Running off of renewable energy, giving back to the local community and blending in with the natural environment - could The Pavilions Himalayas be the world's most kind-hearted luxury hotel? We certainly think so. Nestled in a valley near Pokhara, N...

Amangalla is an iconic hotel nestled within one of Sri Lanka’s amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Portuguese-Dutch Colonial Galle Fort. A peaceful, beautifully restored hotel, relax by the swimming pool under the shade of an ambalama (rest Pa...

Amanwella is a luxury hotel that embodies style and serenity.  Nature is the order of the day here and this retreat blends perfectly into its stunning surroundings. A small gravel road leads through a mature Coconut Palm grove to a pebbled courtyard...

Set in the hilltops above 1,000 feet above the Pokhara Valley in western Nepal is the 11 room boutique eco-conscious hotel Tiger Mountain Lodge. With spectacular Himalayan views, this is the perfect base from which to enjoy the stunning local landsca...

Experience the legendary Nepalese hospitality when you stay in the "Heart of the Jungle" at Meghauli Serai. Perched on the edge of the Rapti river in the remote Chitwan National Park, here you can relax and enjoy a serene and natural escape where you...

Do you want the royal treatment? The Taj Lake Palace is where you’ll find it as you’ll have an 18th century palace to call your home. This marble-white architectural wonder is situated in the middle of Lake Pichola this exclusive retreat is the a...

The history of The Ananda dates back to the reign of the Maharaja with the elegant reception area hosting members of India’s head of state. Now, it prides itself on being a spiritual pathway with expertise in the traditional Indian wellness regimes...

Are you looking to discover the hidden beauty of India? Sher Bagh, a luxury tented camp in Ranthambore National Park is where you’ll find it. Surrounded by stunning landscapes it’s the perfect place to just get away so leave your stress behind an...

Searching for an Indian adventure to remember? JAWAI offers you just that. Arguably the best place to see leopards in India you’ll experience a safari unlike any other. Made up of just eight beautiful tents you’ll be able to relax amidst the stun...

Uniquely located at the base of the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, RAAS Jodphur is also a design masterpiece, blending traditional Indian style with modern touches. The result is a luxurious and intimate bolthole that oozes sophistication, style and ele...

Astonishingly close to the world’s greatest testament of love, the Taj Mahal, it is said that The Oberoi Amarvilas offers the best view in the whole of Agra. And we agree. See the Taj Mahal in all its glory as you marvel at this great monument from...

The Wallawwa is a stunning old colonial manor house, set in beautiful surroundings.  Everything is spot on here, from its impeccable service and hospitality to the care in every detail of its surroundings. Built over 200 years ago, the Wallawwa is b...

They say The Imperial was built as a celebration of India’s independence from the British, and what a celebration it is. Easily among Asia’s finest luxury hotels, The Imperial is set within acres of lush gardens, at the end of a drive lined by Ro...

This is truly ‘back-to-nature’ bliss. Traditional Maldivian water villas perched on stilts over an idyllic lagoon and paddy fields make up this authentic, luxury hotel. Designed by award-winning environmental architect, Sunela Jayawardena, Vil Uy...

The gates of RAAS Rajmahal Palace open onto a world where maharajas once hosted royalty beneath glittering chandeliers. This 18th-century palace, built as a countryside retreat in 1729, blends regal history with contemporary Indian style – offering...

At one with both the local tribal culture and the diverse wildlife that roams the riverbanks, Evolve Back Kabini is an invitation to experience the spirit of this mysterious land. A place where luxury is centred on peace, tranquillity and harmony fir...

At The St. Regis Goa Resort, life is all about the notion of susegado - that of unhurried happiness. As the gentle waves of the Arabian Sea lap the shore, the sunlight dapples across the Sal River and golfers tee off in the distance; that's exactly ...

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...

Live the life of a modern-day tea planter in the heart of Sri Lanka's spectacular Hill Country at Camellia Hills. An intimate five-bedroom boutique lodge, hugged on all sides by impossibly neat rows of tea leaves, a stay here may look like a return t...

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...

For a Sri Lankan take on seaside charm, head down the unspoilt Mawella Beach and come to a rest at The Last House. Taking its name as the last project by one of Sri Lanka's foremost architects, Geoffrey Bawa, this five-bedroom coastal retreat promise...

A boutique hotel with a historic address, Water Garden Sigiriya lies at the heart of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle with arguably one of the best views on this teardrop-shaped nation. Framed by lush vegetation and looked over by meandering pathways an...

Tucked away in Sri Lanka’s hill country, surrounded by tropical gardens, wooded valleys, 80 acres of beautiful forest and an ancient elephant corridor, lies the romantic Living Heritage Koslanda. The name speaks for itself, with each of the six su...

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...

Floating high up in the luscious jungles of the Knuckles Mountains, Santani Wellness Kandy is a beautiful eco-retreat centred on harmony and wellbeing. Sri Lanka's first and only dedicated ayurvedic wellness property, it is a place of pure serenity w...

Combining pristine white sands with the wilds of Yala National Park, Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a whole new breed of wildlife experience. Fusing colonial splendour with contemporary innovation, it makes for one splendid adventure. Don't let the 28 sp...

Burrowed away in Sri Lanka’s largest National Park, you'll find Leopard Trails, a first class campsite where five-star luxury is the only thing on the menu. Redefining safari style, Leopard Trails brings modern convenience and a natural elegance ...

Nestled within Yala National Park, Leopard Trails offers a unique camping experience where the canvas walls of your luxurious tent are the only separation between you and the bountiful Sri Lankan bush. An enchanting mix of old world hospitality and c...

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...

The Fort Bazaar Hotel effortlessly epitomizes everything a chic, boutique hotel should be. Set in the heart and soul of Galle Fort, this freshly renovated 17th century town house with only 18 stylish rooms provides the perfect base for exploring. Di...

Naturally nestled amongst lush verdant tree tops, fringing the shore line of Koggala Lake in the south of Sri Lanka, you’ll find our new favourite luxury eco-retreat - Tri. Here you'll experience a world of totality and tranquillity. With a sustain...

Enveloped by dunes and fringed by luscious jungle at the ocean’s edge in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, you'll find The Chena Huts, the first luxury safari lodge in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park in the south east of the country provides a rich &...

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...

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 ...

Sleep in colonial luxury, set on a spice estate, at the fantastically renovated ancestral mansion, Adigar's Manor. Just outside the bustle of Kandy’s town centre, this hotel is the perfect place for a quiet jungle escape. Relax in the huge bedrooms...

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...

Gal Oya Lodge is hidden away a short drive from Gal Oya National Park, an unspoiled idyll in the eastern region of the country that few have travelled to. The intimate wildlife lodge specializes in high end, environmentally responsible tourism and is...

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 ...

Situated on the tranquil east coast of Sri Lanka, Uga Bay is a beach retreat with paradisaical natural surroundings. With only 46 rooms, this Sri Lankan hideaway bridges classic tropical and colonial architecture, creating a space that merges seamles...

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...

Described as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka is home to idyllic beaches, vibrant culture and lush green landscapes - and Jetwing Blue has it all. A fantastic beachfront location makes it an ideal base for relaxing, whilst the short dis...

Surrounded by lush green paddy fields, an enchanted forest and an expanse of a lake, Ulagalla will become your very own sanctuary in rural Sri Lanka. A place where you can unwind in perfect tranquillity and indulge in luxury under the stars. With pad...

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...

Swimming amongst the lush green tea plantations of Sri Lanka’s southern hills, Kahanda Kanda is a small yet perfectly formed boutique hotel. Wonderfully personal and irrepressibly charismatic, the property consists of three large living pavilions a...

Aditya is every bit the sumptuous Sri Lankan hideaway, nestled along the gilded shores and clear blue seas of the island’s historic southern coast. This is a discreet and distinctive boutique hotel whose wonderfully intimate atmosphere will have yo...

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...

Whenever we're looking for a bit of peace and quiet, Bhutan is always our go-to destination. Vast mountain valleys and rich culture, it certainly makes for a refreshing change of pace. No more so than now that new kid on the block, Bhutan Spirit Sanc...

Located in the heart of the luscious Punakha Valley, Dhensa provides the perfect combination of innocence and peace that permeates everything about Bhutan. With 24 suites all boasting handmade Bhutanese artefacts and lavish interiors, Dhensa offers ...

Pokhara is well-known for its adventurous pursuits, with three of the world's ten highest mountains all within 30 miles. However, Pokhara is home to more than just snow-capped Himalayan peaks - but tranquil lakeside oases. Begnas Lake Resort & Vi...

If you're looking for the most authentic yet luxurious accommodation and hospitality in Bhutan, then Zhiwa Ling offers just that. Fiver years in the making, it's the first Bhutanese designed and owned hotel in a class of its own, making a real tribut...

Terma Linca is a sleek, minimalistic hotel nestled in a private oasis of stunning Bhutanese landscapes. The location, together with its elegant architecture and refined simplicity, gives Terma Linca an understated magical lull to it. So peaceful, one...