Must-see hotels in India

  • Kate’s Cottages

    Palolem

    The two stunning rooms above Fern’s restaurant are beautifully designed with heavy timber finishes, huge four-poster beds, TV, modern bathrooms and views…

  • Alila Diwa

    South Goa

    The Alila is South Goa's standout boutique design hotel resort with an awesome infinity pool overlooking the rice paddies. Rooms are modern and minimalist…

  • Hoysala Village

    Karnataka

    A fine upmarket lodge in leafy grounds with pretty cottages and suites, and a good ayurvedic spa. Lots of activities are offered, from guided birding…

  • Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa

    Srinagar & the Kashmir Valley

    Gulmarg's only true luxury resort is almost intimidating in its grandeur, the public areas feeling like an emir's palace reinvented with a 21st-century…

  • Arya Haveli

    Jaisalmer

    Helpful staff add to a stay at this spruced-up guesthouse. Rooms are well appointed and looked after; the cheaper ones face an internal courtyard, the…

  • Hibu Tatu's Homestay

    Arunachal Pradesh

    Hibu Tatu's two rooms are big and spotless, with comfy beds and equally good bathrooms. The home cooking is delicious and the location is idyllic, set…

  • Trident

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A Marine Dr landmark that’s part of the Oberoi Hotel complex, but offering better value and a pleasing contemporary look in its restaurants, bars and pool…

  • Hotel Shanti Home

    Jaisalmer

    Near the fort gate this unassuming small hotel has just seven delightful, bright, spacious and stylish rooms, all well appointed with comfortable beds…

  • Hotel Anuraag Villa

    Jaipur

    This quiet and comfortable option has no-fuss, spacious rooms and an extensive lawn where you can find some quiet respite from the hassles of sightseeing…

  • Sonder

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Fine backpackers' hostel in a tranquil, leafy suburb close to many yoga schools. It's a well-designed space with comfy dorms, lockers, board games and…

  • Minerva Grand

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    In the heart of town, this well-run establishment has business-style rooms equipped with desks, plump pillows and good mattresses. Its two restaurants,…

  • Laika Boutique Stay

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Hidden down a leafy side street, this welcoming guesthouse is a wonderful choice for those seeking a more local experience combined with style and comfort…

  • Clarks Inn

    Hampi

    A tempting new option in Kamalapuram, this modern hotel has inviting, very clean rooms with contemporary decor and flatscreen TVs. The pool is a small…

  • Hotel Shreya

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Great value, with well-presented rooms that have flatscreen TVs and minifridges. Book a suite for extra space. There's a restaurant for tasty veg dishes…

  • Bnineteen

    Delhi

    Architect-owned, Bnineteen is a looker. Big contemporary rooms have large windows. Located in posh, peaceful Nizamuddin East, it has great views over…

  • Radisson Blu Marina

    New Delhi

    One of Connaught Place’s swisher choices, the Radisson feels pleasingly luxurious, with sleek, stylish, all-mod-cons rooms, the Great Kebab Factory…

  • Haritha Vijaya Vihar

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    This government hotel is 6km north of the dam, with decent rooms, nice gardens, a good pool (nonguests ₹50) and lovely lake views. It's a little…

  • Thengal Manor

    Assam

    With a classical portico and wide, immaculate lawns, stately Thengal Manor oozes grandeur. Old photos, four-poster beds and medal certificates from King…

  • Hotel Regalia

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    The Regalia provides inviting, contemporary rooms with sleek en suites. There's a pure veg restaurant for Indian cuisine while Flavours scores for global…

  • JüSTa MG Road

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This intimate, arty hotel has slick and spacious rooms with Japanese-inspired motifs throughout. It's very well located, with a metro station and shopping…

  • Hotel Aquamarine

    Chandigarh

    This is one of Chandigarh's proper boutique hotels, shielded from the road by a leafy terrace and featuring rooms full of luscious fabrics and framed…

  • Anokhi Garden Guest House

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Very popular with yoga students and young travellers, this cosy French-run guesthouse offers tidy rooms in a property that boasts a lovely garden cafe…

  • Hotel Palace Heights

    New Delhi

    This small-scale boutique hotel offers some of busy Connaught Place’s nicest rooms, with gleaming white linen, and caramel and amber tones. There’s an…

  • Mallige Residency

    Karnataka

    Almost a boutique hotel, the fine Malige offers rooms (there are four classes) that are spotless, contemporary and comfortable. It's also home to one of…

  • White Elephant

    Gokarna

    Well-constructed, spacious cottages and fine sea views are the main draws at this established place (previously called Arnav) above Kudle Beach. It's run…

  • Gopi Guest House

    Hampi

    A dependable, welcoming place split over two properties on the same street. Gopi offers friendly service and has good-quality rooms that are almost…

  • Hotel Madhuvan International

    Karnataka

    Located on a quiet side street, this excellent hotel has smart rooms with cable TV, marble floors and attractive furnishings (most with desk and wardrobe)…

  • Nirvana Café

    Gokarna

    These attractive cottages, towards the eastern end of the beach, are some of Om's best, all with front porches that face a slim central garden. You'll…

  • New Bhandari Swiss Cottage

    Rishikesh

    One of the last places on the High Bank lane, this is a large, popular place with rooms ranging from clean and simple to simply impressive. Many have been…

  • Uramma House

    Karnataka

    This 4th-century heritage house is a gem, with traditional-style rooms featuring exposed beams and boutique touches. It has two bedrooms and a dining room…

  • Sunny Guesthouse

    Hampi

    Sunny both in name and disposition, this popular guesthouse is a hit among backpackers for its characterful huts, very well-maintained tropical garden,…

  • Peshegaar Guest House

    Karnataka

    This heritage house has five simple yet stylish rooms decorated with tribal textiles around a pleasant common area with a courtyard garden. Bathrooms are…

  • Pushpa Guest House

    Hampi

    A decent all-rounder with comfortable, attractive and well-presented rooms that have mosquito nets. It has a lovely roof terrace and a reliable travel…

  • Hotel Sriram Residency

    Karnataka

    A well-run place with good choice of rooms; some on the upper floors overlook the Krishna Temple. There are two bars and a good seafood restaurant here.

  • Roopark Village

    Odisha

    Tucked away in the village of Kantabonia, 37km west of Balasore, this Santali-village-themed resort is chock-full of tribal kitsch and is a great getaway…

  • Cochrane Place

    West Bengal

    With 360-degree plantation views, this quaint getaway with a century-old main building offers oodles of period furniture and quirky artefacts in its…

  • Banjara Camps

    Himachal Pradesh

    As well as comparatively luxurious bedded tents, Banjara's very extensive riverside apple orchard also features two cottages and The Retreat, a relaxed,…

  • Itachuna Rajbari

    West Bengal

    The rajbari (palace built by a zamindar) at Itachuna, about 95km north of Kolkata by road, packs a punch with its stately 18th-century architecture and…

  • Jamwal Villa

    Himachal Pradesh

    In a beautiful spot above the Ravi River 10km southeast of Chamba, this little hideaway includes a menagerie of ducks, birds, Guinea pigs and rabbits in a…

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