Gujarat & Diu
Nestling next to the village of Kathiwada in Madhya Pradesh, just near the Gujarat border, this breathtaking 19th-century mansion was once the hunting…
Must-see hotels in Gujarat & Diu
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Easily Gujarat's best hotel, this 1920s building – once the home of textile magnate Sheth Mangaldas Girdhardas – was converted into a heritage hotel by…
Gujarat & Diu
This small palace, once the royal guesthouse, is now one of the best heritage hotels in Gujarat. Awash in regal character, its reception rooms, drawing…
Gujarat & Diu
This romantic 16th-century heritage palace has been painstakingly rebuilt at its lofty hillock location. Inside are manicured lawns, a mosaic-tiled pool…
Gujarat & Diu
This cluster of comfortable, grassland-yellow, tastefully decorated stone villas just outside the western entrance of Blackbuck National Park is a…
Nitin Ratanghayara Family Rooms
Gujarat & Diu
At his family’s courtyard-style home, friendly, golden-toothed Nitin Ratanghayara has several very good rooms for travellers. They’re spotlessly clean,…
Gujarat & Diu
Set in large grounds with lots of trees and birds, this peaceful lodge is around 6km west of Sasan Gir and far enough away from any village to be…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Tucked away in a lively neighbourhood a 10-minute walk from Badra Fort, this glorious restored 19th-century mansion has an air of casual elegance. The…
Gujarat & Diu
This daffodil-yellow 1937 palace used to be the summer residence of the maharajah of Wankaner and has now been converted into an intimate hotel. The rooms…
Gujarat & Diu
Conveniently located next to the train station, this excellent chain hotel is the most comfortable place to stay in town. Rooms are absolutely spotless…
Diu
Immaculate and unexpectedly creative, with comfortable, condo-like villas set around a figure-eight pool in grassy grounds, Radhika is just steps from…
Gujarat & Diu
Set in stately gardens with a retinue of peacocks, this former maharaja’s palace dating from 1859 is now a wildly atmospheric heritage hotel. The lobby…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Owned by the House of MG, this intimate hotel has six rooms facing a tranquil courtyard and a mezzanine patio with traditional Gujarati swings. The animal…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
In the heart of one of the old city's pols (micro-neighbourhoods), this beautifully restored 150-year-old Gujarati heritage home opposite a Jain temple…
Gujarat & Diu
The remodelling of an old government property by the Taj Group is the finest – and greenest – choice near Gir National Park. The rooms and huge suites are…
Gujarat & Diu
This is the erstwhile ruling family’s main palace and is used as a back-up hotel when the Orchard Palace is full. Built in the 1880s and formerly the…
Diu
A kilometre outside town, this is Diu’s most luxurious hotel. It features tasteful rooms with high-tech lighting controls and glass-walled bathrooms (make…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Part of the movement to regenerate heritage buildings in Ahmedabad, this striking 250-year-old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) has been…
Gujarat & Diu
This luxurious and comfortable option occupies the totally renovated top floor of a former dharamsala (pilgrim rest house). Pilgrims never had it so good,…
Gujarat & Diu
This former royal property has had an upgrade, creating an interesting mix of historical and contemporary. Rooms vary widely, from simple standards to…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Near Ahmedabad train station, this is a solid choice. The art deco lobby, the comfortable rooms with superb beds, and the pictures of Ahmedabad…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Every inch of this hotel breathes style – including the pattern-painted hallways. Rooms are coordinated concepts of tile, stone and wood, softened with…
Gujarat & Diu
The two-storey cottages here are so well integrated into the gardens that creepers and vines are slowly threatening to swallow them up. Once you go…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
While it may not be fit for a prince, for less royal types this is a fine hotel, with huge, tasteful and clean rooms that are just a little scuffed around…
Diu
Not at all like a palace, but a great-value find just the same, this compact and modern four-storey hotel has small rooms with desks, spotted curtains and…
Gujarat & Diu
Rooms at this good-value, quality chain hotel are arranged around a courtyard with an indoor garden that instantly helps to set a calm vibe. That feeling…
Gujarat & Diu
With cleanliness seen as next to godliness, and strategically positioned statues of the Buddha and pots of fake flowers, there's a lot to like about this…
Gujarat & Diu
The excellent Grand Thakar has spotless rooms (the Executive comes with a larger TV and slightly more space than the Superior), marble bathrooms, blackout…
Diu
By far the grandest place in Diu town, this hotel, which is popular with holidaying Indian families, comes with spotless rooms, rain showers, plasma…
Gujarat & Diu
The Valiant offers surprisingly fresh digs on the upper floors of a high-rise building. Take the lift from the street entrance to find reception in a…
Diu
Hotel Samrat is a good midrange choice downtown, with comfortable and well-maintained rooms, some with street-facing balconies. There’s even a swimming…
Gujarat & Diu
With mellow decor, blackout curtains, work desks with comfy chairs, and floral paintings adorning the walls, the Lemon Tree is a great-value deal. The in…
Gujarat & Diu
For a touch of comfort, the Oasis delivers. Rooms are aged but have polished-wood floors, wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows and – for a change from the…
Gujarat & Diu
Numero uno in town, the Imperial Palace has an impressive lobby, lavish, well-appointed rooms and a spa. There’s a busy little wine shop, and two…
Gujarat & Diu
A swish five-star complex with well-appointed business-class rooms, an unusual outdoor pool, plenty of cool lounge areas, a good but expensive 24-hour…
Gujarat & Diu
Patan's best hotel isn't far from the railway station and lures travellers with its spick-and-span rooms decked out in neutral creams and browns, all with…
Gujarat & Diu
This hotel has exceptionally helpful management and a range of reasonable rooms, many with balconies. The air-con rooms have street views and are bigger…
Gujarat & Diu
A step above anything else in the city centre, the Kalatit offers carefully designed and decorated rooms with touches of art. The real highlight, though,…
Gujarat & Diu
Virtually across the street from the ST bus stand, this hotel is Veraval’s best. Rooms are hinting at being modern and have colourfully patterned walls…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
The Atrium is nothing if not overstated. There's a quarry's worth of marble in reception and the very comfortable rooms have thick pseudo-leather bedheads…
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