Top 10 Mesmerizing Luxury Hotels in India
Posted on May 18, 2008 in Travel by Prarthna
India is a dream destination for most tourists. The Indian hotel industry is persistently trying to sustain and provide the best facilities and accommodation to rapid influx of tourists in India. This competitive spirit of the hotel industry in India has given rise to world-class hotels in India.
Indian hotels have been categorized as luxury, standard, budget and heritage hotels which can all looking to fulfill clients needs and comforts. Today, almost every city and/or metropolis is draped by the grandeur and poise of exquisitely designed hotels.
Tourists claim that luxury hotels in India are hard to fancy owing to the long forgone association of the country being economically poor where cheap accommodation was always available. The scenario is quiet different as of today, where one cannot imagine walking into a luxury hotel with muddy shoes or bulky backpacks in India.
Most of the popular luxury hotels in India belong to the Oberoi group of hotels. The Oberoi group was founded in 1934. It is believed that the firm owns about 32 hotels and luxury cruisers across 5 countries under the brand names Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and Trident Hilton. Before Oberoi, there were palatial structures and fancy hotels which tried to meet international standards and service but failed. India emerged as a luxurious destination spot only with the visions of the Oberoi group.
Top10 Luxury Hotels in India
Listed below are some 10 most popular luxury hotels in India:
- Amanresorts Amanbagh in Alwar: This luxury hotel is regarded as one of the best desert retreats. The resort rests on the Maharaja’s hunting lodge and personal garden. As the name suggests, “amanbagh” means “peaceful garden”. This sandstone hotel is neatly arranged with fresh green lawns, fragrant frangipani and eucalyptus trees, gracefully standing palm trees and “haveli-style” rooms which are among the largest in India.
- Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur: This luxury hotel provides royal services right from the start when you arrive by boat on Lake Pichola. The luxury suites boast of dining facilities, private pools, fountains, saunas, fireplaces and master bedrooms.
- Taj Palace and Tower in Mumbai: This 565 room luxury hotel reflects the most diverse features as possible ranging from alabaster ceilings, crystal chandeliers to onyx columns and silk carpets.
- Oberoi Raj Vilas in Jaipur: This luxury hotel is comparatively small but comfortable. Located about 5 miles from the city of Jaipur, the hotels intrinsic features include luxury tents, teak flooring, courtyard accommodation and interior canopies.
- Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra: This 103 room hotel is neatly draped with effervescent colors like purples, yellow and oranges. Giving tourists a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal what more could one ask for.
- Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur: Dressed on top of Lake Pichola, this marble laid hotel or fortress is an absolute fantasy world for tourists. The crystal, ornate glass works and green lotus leaves add further beauty this isolated hotel which seems to be floating on Lake Pichola.
- The Four Seasons in Mumbai: This luxury is said to have the best car service according to Forbes magazine. The hotel boasts of 20 BMW Series 7s to be available for tourists. This 202 room glass tower is located in Worli (the financial hub of Mumbai) overlooks the vast Arabian Sea.
- The Imperial in New Delhi: The Imperia hotel was built in 1936 and has been ever since restoring its grandeur with high ceilings, spacious rooms, glossy Italian marble flooring and teak furnishings.
- The Leela Palace, Bangalore: This luxury hotel has been rated as the best business hotel by Forbes magazine. Apart from the accommodation and dining facilities, the hotel also boasts of its superior conference rooms.
- Devi Garh near Udaipur: This hotel is completely marble-laid. The most endearing part of the hotel is to take a dip inside the marble tub and gaze at the Aravalli hills. The hotel also has relaxing spa facilities and camel rides are also arranged by the hotel for tourists.
The weather and roads can give you a hard time when it comes to touring India. However, these luxury hotels with their serene settings, cozy and comfortable rooms and relaxing facilities can squeeze the worries and exhaustion out of you.
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