Udaipur
Professionally run by two helpful brothers and efficient staff, this smart place has spotless, unfussy rooms with good beds, TVs and attractive block…
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Panaji
Run by the friendly Jeanette, this pretty Portuguese townhouse offers eight spacious, well-kept rooms with timber ceilings. The little rooftop terrace…
Jaipur
This friendly hotel has clean, cool and comfortable rooms, though mattresses may be a bit thin. There’s no restaurant, but there is a kitchen and relaxing…
Assam
The smart KRC, about 1km northwest of the centre, is a cut above Tezpur's other options. Rooms (creatively categorised as Deluxe, Elegant, Sparkling and…
Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur's hippest choice is this new, fresh and well-run 17-room place decorated with designer touches and colourful pop art. There's little in the way…
Udaipur
A 350-year-old heritage building on the lakeshore, with delightful rooms featuring cushioned window seats, coloured glass and little shutters. They’re set…
Udaipur
This 19th-century palace has plenty of heritage character, though some rooms are rather old-fashioned. There's a central garden with a small pool shaded…
Arya Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centre
Gokarna
At the southern end of Kudle, this ayurvedic centre has some of the best rooms on the beach. It offers simple yet elegant accommodation with quality…
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Next to the Pilikula Nisarga Dhama park, with views of the Gurupur River and coconut groves, this lodge offers a tranquil natural environment for those…
Jaipur
This small but impressive hotel was built in 1950 and is still run by the same charming family. It offers spacious rooms, most of which face the large…
Chandigarh
With a gorgeous location on the shore of a lake 8km from the hill-station of Morni, Tikkar Taal Tourist Complex has clean, comfortable rooms with private…
Jaipur
This sparkling, spacious and relaxing hostel comes from the folks at Arya Niwas, and is adjacent to another of their concerns: Jai Niwas. There's a…
Hampi
Seriously stylish new place with stunning accommodation. Book a terrace suite for maharaja-size space, including your own hot tub. The grounds are…
Pushkar
Once belonging to the maharaja of Kishangarh, the top-end Hotel Pushkar Palace has a romantic lakeside setting. The rooms have carved wooden furniture and…
Ranthambhore National Park
A lovely little hotel with simple but immaculate rooms, each with terrace seating overlooking a beautifully tended, flower-filled garden. It’s about 1km…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This plush and stylish edition of the Swissotel chain is the closest luxury address to the airport – you're barely a 10-minute drive away. Rooms are…
Panaji
In an old Hindu mansion, the nine divine, colonial fantasy rooms at Panjim Pousada are set off by a stunning central courtyard, with antique furnishings…
Jodhpur
Above the restaurant of the same name are nine delightful and spacious rooms carved out of a beautiful haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence)…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Right in the heart of the city, with most attractions within walking distance, this hotel represents fine value. Decor is over-the-top kitsch, but with…
Gokarna
Cottages and rooms are scattered around a shady hillside plot in this Kudle institution, located above the beach and owned by a very amiable German yoga…
Kashmir & Ladakh
Central Jammu’s most stylish and attentively businesslike hotel has a glass elevator, a fine North Indian restaurant, a 24-hour coffee shop and a bar –…
Hampi
Shanthi offers attractive, earth-themed thatched cottages with couch swings dangling in their front porches. The location is stunning, with a row of…
South Goa
At the northern end of Patnem Beach (reached by road via Colomb), Kala Bahia is a sweet guesthouse, veg restaurant and something of an event centre, with…
Karnataka
'Boutique' is pushing it a tad, but this likeable hotel certainly has a modern feel, with elegant rooms and quality furnishings, including desks and…
North Goa
The excellent boutique rooms at this water-sports outfit are stylish with the sort of artistic and soulful vibe that goes with the attached gallery,…
Pushkar
Tulsi Palace is a great budget choice with a variety of bright and airy rooms around a central courtyard. The attached Little Prince Cafe on the 2nd-floor…
Jaipur
Ranjana and her husband Dinesh run this welcoming homestay in their lovely bungalow on a quiet backstreet behind Hathroi Fort. There are 10 pristine guest…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
An excellent place with high cleanliness standards and bright, cheerful rooms, Tom’s allows you to stay in a central location – it's a 15-minute walk from…
Karnataka
This luxury lodge has wonderful lake-facing bungalows, and organises tip-top jungle safaris, boat trips and nature walks. The restaurant is beautifully…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Offers inviting, contemporary rooms and located just 600m from the train station. The hotel also has an excellent veg restaurant, Arya Bhavan, and a…
Darjeeling
A two-hour drive from Rimbik near Bijanbari, this cheerful place is managed by Andrew Pulger-Frame, whose Sikkimese grandparents once ran an estate from…
Gokarna
Some of the best dorms in Karnataka, with AC, lockers and sea views, await at this efficiently managed hostel. The cottages are also very inviting,…
Delhi
Owned by a couple who have their own homewares brand, this guesthouse has beautifully decorated rooms with leafy outlooks and a lovely communal sitting…
Guwahati
Once the best among Guwahati's hotels, the Dynasty, on Sir Shahdullah (SS) Rd, retains a sense of nostalgia and offers magnificent rooms with a colonial…
North Goa
The award-winning Coco Shambhala is a luxurious retreat with just four two-bedroom villas in a lush tropical garden, each with their own private jetpool,…
Maharashtra
Svasara is a beautifully designed luxury lodge spread over four or so hectares where the gorgeous suites and facilities really add some luxury to the…
Karnataka
KAAV has open-plan rooms with polished-concrete floors, hip bathrooms and spacious balconies that open directly to the national park. The attention to…
Pune
Around 5km northeast of the centre, handily placed for the airport and tech parks, this contemporary-chic hotel gets everything right, with an excellent…
Hampi
A step up from most places in the bazaar, this clean, orderly place has eight well-presented rooms (and more in another block) that have spring mattresses…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A good choice, with helpful management who are eager to help you make the most of Mysuru. There's a wide range of large, unremarkable but inexpensive…
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