Top 10 hotels in India

Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Undeniably, the leading luxury hotel with the best location in Agra, as every room and most public areas boast a view of the Taj. Ranked the 4th best hotel in Asia and 14th in world by readers of Travel + Leisure, USA in 2011, Amarvilas is just 600 meters from the monument of love and 15 minutes from the city center. The hotel can also arrange for a city tour, or separate tours to individual sites around the city. The two restaurants on site serve authentic Indian, as well as international flavors, and guests enjoy 24 hours in room dining. After a day of exploring the city, rejuvinate yourself with a hoslitic treatment at the Spa or get in touch with your inner self with a yoga session, you sure will be pleased. With perfect views and service, if you are looking to splurge then you can not go wrong with The Oberoi Amarvilas.

The Four Seasons, Mumbai
Experience the best of Mumbai from your base at this sleek icon of Indian hospitality, enjoy spacious accommodations – many with views of the Arabian Sea – and bask in unrivalled service that anticipates your every business and leisure need.Top-class luxury hotel with extremely careful service. Staff is always smiling, ready to help and efficient. We had a superb and large suite with 2 rooms… which was great for our family. Incredible views over Mumbai. Hotel is extra-clean. Buffet breakfast with everything you can imagine including Indian dosa pancake. Nice swimming-pool with bar & snack service.

The Imperial, New Delhi
New Delhi is home to more sites and attractions than any other Indian city, and it seems to boast enough life and energy to power the entire country. In many ways, this is a perfect cross-section of the entire country. The last two decades have seen unchecked modernization, but these ancient streets still reveal traditional bazaars and sari shops in proximity to electronics emporiums and gleaming entertainment complexes. The myriad set of social backgrounds in New Delhi is truly fascinating, and from the moment visitors disembark at Delhi – Indira Gandhi International Airport, they’re quickly confronted with their own smallness in light of this booming, multi-cultural community.

The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore
Bangalore is the financial and business capital of southern India, and all who visit sense something very special about this rapidly modernizing city. Bangalore Airport is the city’s air hub, with many hotels on Old Airport Road convenient for business travelers, though most travelers want to be closer to town and preference hotels in Bangalore city center. Bangalore’s historical records date back to the 9th century and the city has long been known as a liberal and forward-thinking city with sophisticated residents. Today, that still holds true, and Bangalore is a major center for the Indian IT industry and the most developed city in the country. Accommodation in central Bangalore covers the entire spectrum, from basic to luxurious, while hotels on MG Road (Mahatma Ghandi Road) are right in the middle of Bangalore’s IT precinct.

Devi Garh, Delwara Near Udaipur
The Devi Garh is situated in the centre of Delwara and is well known for its comfort and service. The resort offers a day spa and modern rooms with a mini bar, a flat-screen TV and a rain shower.Equipped with free wireless internet in all areas, the resort provides a range of facilities, including tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Facilities at the resort include a beauty centre, a lift and a 24 hour reception. Guests can take advantage of the resort’s free bike rental service, and easily explore the local sights.Rooms at the Devi Garh offer panoramic views of the mountain and are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, cable / satellite channels and a DVD player. Bottled water, an iron and a hair dryer can be found in each room of the resort. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes, luxury toiletries and a separate bath.Enjoy Continental, Indian and International cuisines at the Devi Garh’s restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar. Room service is available any time of the day.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Designed for both business and leisure travel, Taj Lake Palace is ideally situated in Lake City – Lake Pichhola / Fateh Sagar Lake; one of the city’s most popular locales. The hotel is not too far from the city center: just 2.7 km away, and it normally takes about 40 minutes to reach the airport. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Udaipur hotel. For the comfort and convenience of guests, the hotel offers safety deposit boxes, laundry service/dry cleaning, Wi-Fi in public areas, nightclub, disabled facilities.

Amanresorts Amanbagh, Alwar
Amanbagh is located at the head of a Rajasthan gorge. New Delhi is the primary gateway here. Car transfers from the Delhi airport to Amanbagh take approximately four and a half hours. There are approximately six daily flights between Delhi and Jaipur, and Mumbai and Jaipur during high season.Amanbagh means “peaceful garden” and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more tranquil spot than this soft-sandstone hotel surrounded by graceful palms, fragrant eucalyptus and frangipani trees and manicured jade green lawns.. The elegant “haveli-style” rooms are among the largest in the country.

Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
 Udaipur, in the heart of Rajasthan, is a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes. Here, adorning the banks of Lake Pichola and standing witness to the historic City Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas captures all the romance and splendour of a royal era.An enchanting boat ride across Lake Pichola transports you to the ceremonial welcome that awaits you at resort.Rooms feature satellite television, wired broadband internet access, separate walk-in closet with an electronic safe, personal minibar, 24 hours butler service and spacious white marble bathroom with a sunken bathtub.

Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai
The history of Mumbai and The Taj Mahal Palace are dramatically intertwined. The hotel is Mumbai’s first harbour landmark (built 21 years before the Gateway of India) and the site of the first licensed bar in the city. For more than a century, the Taj has played an intrinsic part in the life of the city, hosting Maharajas, dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the globe. Today it is a Leading Hotel of the World and favourite destination for discerning business travellers. A treasure-trove of invaluable memorabilia, there is a story to tell behind every pillar, a landmark deal in every boardroom, and a storied celebration under every awning. Come be a part of the legend.

Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
Experience the opulent extravagance enjoyed by the Rajasthani Princes in times gone by. Ranked the third best hotel in Asia and eigth in the world by readers of Travel and Leisure, USA in 2011, guests of the hotel are treated to first-class service and hospitality at this unique desert-resort. Choose from either the superbly appointed villas or the luxurious safari tents, all offering seclusion and privacy, spaced around 35 acres of tended gardens, many featuring private swimming-pools. Located just 20 minutes from Jaipur airport, the resort is a breathtaking introduction to the splendor of Rajasthan, and makes for an ideal base from which to explore the many forts, palaces, and oasis villages of India’s magnificent desert-state. Nearby Jaipur, known throughout India as The Pink City, is not to be missed, and the hotel staff will happily provide information and return transport to this historic capital.