Best Luxury Hotels in India

Stretching 10 acres along the Bay of Bengal, this palatial residence is a wonderful example of Rajasthani architecture. Kaldan Samudhra translates as “an immortal place in paradise” and was opened in 2021, after several years of work by the country’s top builders, sculptors and artisans. 106 bedrooms have a regal style, reflecting a traditional aesthetic and range from deluxe twins to three-bedded villas with private pools. The grounds incorporate a long pool meandering past the hotel buildings and a private beach where you can practice sunset, as well as soak up some rays.

The 44 acres owned by this Radisson Blu Resort overlook the sea and incorporate a 27,000-square-foot outdoor pool spa with mini palm tree-planted islands to swim past. There’s much to do onsite, with the resort offering ATV rides, boat adventures, scuba diving, bicycle rental, archery, indoor games and canoeing, as well as spa treatments. 157 suites, chalets and villas have private patios or balconies, work desks and TV with casting capabilities. Guests can dine at the family-friendly Waters Edge Café with pool and sea views, or the fine dining establishment, Wharf 2.0.

Found in the Alipore district, this landmark building was designed by lauded architect Bob Fox. Rooms here are grand yet understated, created to be peaceful cocoons, with soundproofing, classic wood furnishings and the highest-quality cream and gold fabrics. There are eight venues in which to eat and drink, serving Chinese, Lebanese, Middle-Eastern, European and Italian food, as well as patisserie and grilled seafood. Recline beside the pool to the sounds of live music, peruse the priceless artworks on show, marvel at the five-storey stone and marble atrium, shop Indian handicrafts and unwind in the spa – all within the Taj Bengal.

If you’re spending time in Mumbai as a relaxed tourist and you just want to immerse in the local experience, then you will appreciate the St. Regis. Located right in the heart of the touristic area of Mumbai, this modern building offers convenient proximity to all the relevant attractions. When you stay here, you’ll be strategically located in an area full of nightclubs, entertainment centres, shopping avenues and wellness areas.

Anyone who has ever considered visiting Mumbai has likely heard about the Taj Mahal Palace, which is touted as India’s first and premier luxury hotel. This flagship hotel boasts is located in a rather impressive modern palace, and its staff is comparable to a small army whose sole purpose is to ensure all guests enjoy the finest available experience. If you want nothing short of prestige and affluence, the Taj Mahal Palace will cater to your desires.

For anyone who enjoys gazing at the landscape, the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is a natural choice – with its iconic windows spanning the entire height of the rooms, allowing for a glorious view of the metropolis and its bathing shores. This hotel is located in a beautiful glass toward that looks incredibly modern and fresh, although it draws from inspiration from the ancient Indian architectural practices. The result is a markedly cosmopolitan accommodation that feels very in-tune with traditional values and secular ideals.

Among the many 5 start hotels available in Mumbai, the LaLit might be one of the most reasonably priced and economically competitive. Boasting a unique offering of luxury apartments with full-featured hotel service, the LaLit is a great choice for families or anyone else who wants to stay in a place that feels just like home. The available residences are very tastefully decorated in a modern style, and the wonderful ambience and high standards of this place will impress even the most demanding visitors.

Are you looking for a conveniently located and spacious hotel that is nested in a vast area of gardens and natural landscapes? Then you want to consider the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, which is located right between the Mumbai airport and the business district – making it a typical choice for business people on the move. Despite its central location, this hotel boasts of an impressive 12 acres of surrounding greenery which provides a wonderful respite from the bustling cityscape around it.

When you want to stay in a top class hotel that feels like a throwback to the ancient dynasties of India, the ITC Maratha is the most obvious choice. From all the options listed here, this is likely the building with most historical significance and the grandest scale. Everything about this place screams “high class luxury”, and you cannot help but to feel like a prestigious ruler when you are spending time here. If you want to be pampered and enjoy the finest available Indian hospitality, this is the right place to stay.

The height of this skyscraper ensures its roof terrace — home to the funky Hype Bar with live DJs — boasts panoramic views. The Far Eastern connections of this chain are evident in touches such as staff uniform design and spa treatments. Dine with all the family any time of the day, in the Asian and continental B Café with its show kitchens and enormous breakfast buffets. Then there’s Caprese for Mediterranean food, Yataii for some of the best sushi and kaiseki dinners for miles, Ssaffron for local flavours and the Shang Palace signature Chinese restaurant.

With its open helipad, the ITC Gardenia allows you to arrive into the heart of the city, in movie-star style, greeted by a staff member in tails, presented a chilled glass of champagne. The building was created as a tribute to Bangalore, and pays homage to the region’s culture throughout. It was the first hotel in Asia to have a Platinum rating under LEED®, thanks to its eco-conscious approach; its vertical lawned wall proving a notable feature. Take a medicinal or spiritual journey at Kaya Kalp – The Spa. And feast on everything from kebabs to robatayaki and tapas, at the seven eateries, which include a semi-open-air, grass-roofed Lotus Pavilion.

The epitome of luxury, the Leela Palace is a magnificent and enormous pink sandstone castle set within nine acres of continuously maintained gardens (you’ll spot a tribe of landscapers constantly at work among its coconut-producing palms). Everything here delivers on a grand scale; from the 50-foot pool to the cathedral-like candles and floral displays, extravagant lobster-abundant seafood nights and a club lounge with separate cigar, champagne and billiard rooms. Service is exemplary (among the best you’ll find anywhere). And there are four restaurants, a spa and a kids’ pool onsite.