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Accommodation in South India
Raheem Residency , Alleppey
This is a beautiful heritage home, built in 1868, situated in an undeveloped area of Kerala. The 6 rooms are spacious, furnished with traditional Keralan furniture, and all have an ensuite bathroom. There is a charming private swimming pool, with ple....
Discovery Houseboat , Backwaters
This houseboat is a traditional Keralan experience with a rather large twist; beginning with the hull of an authentic kettuvallom houseboat, they have created a modern boat which is both more chic and more environmentally friendly than the traditiona....
Houseboat , Backwaters
These beautifully converted Kettuvallams (rice barges) are the perfect way to explore the Backwaters. Shaded by a woven bamboo canopy and fanned by cool breezes, guests can just sit back and relax as they drift by tiny waterfront churches, temples an....
MS Oberoi Vrinda , Backwaters
The Oberoi Vrinda is an exclusive cruiser that offers a luxurious journey through the picturesque and lush backwaters of Kerala. Each of the 8 luxury cabins has its own bathroom with shower, king-size bed and window overlooking the waterways with ser....
Philip Kutty's Farm , Backwaters
This private island offers a wonderful homestay experience that combines charm and character with good service and professionalism. The owners have created 8 comfortable traditional-style waterfront cottages. Behind them is the family's 750 acre farm....
Privacy , Backwaters
Lying on the shores of Lake Vembanad, this tranquil property began with a pretty bungalow, formerly a boathouse and has since added an authentic Keralan cottage transplanted to a spot in the garden surrounded by a lotus pond. It is the perfect place ....
Leela Bangalore , Bangalore
This new hotel has been designed in regal style with high ceilings, chandeliers and spacious rooms. In the public areas, arches shaped like peacock tails carved from marble and large tropical gardens evoke an earlier era. Its proximity to the airport....
Oberoi Bangalore , Bangalore
The Oberoi is located in the heart of the garden city of Bangalore, a treasure trove of traditional Indian crafts and textiles. Conveniently close to the shopping districts of Bangalore, the hotel nevertheless enjoys the beauty and tranquillity of a....
Shreyas Retreat , Bangalore
Spread over 25 acres of landscaped gardens, the retreat's tiled roofs, antique doorways and stone pillars give way to contemporary interiors and state of the art facilities. Shreyas is an environmentally friendly retreat and care has been taken to re....
The Golden Chariot , Bangalore
The Golden Chariot's luxuriously appointed sleeping cabins, dining rooms, and relaxation facilities provide royal comfort, security and elegance with a perfect combination of Old-World ambiance and 21st century convenience. Each Coach of the Golde....
Bangaram Island Resort , Bangaram Island
The beauty of this mature property is that it has not turned into 5 star resort. The emphasis is on preserving the environment and the social fabric of the area. As a result the accommodation is spartan: thatched cottages with terra-cotta floors and ....
Taj Connemara , Chennai
This historic luxury hotel is located in the heart of the business district, and seamlessly combines quaint old world charm with luxurious modern conveniences. Built as a nawab's house in the 19th century, there have been several new additions over t....
Trident Chennai , Chennai
The Trident Chennai hotel is just 10 minutes from airport making it ideal for late night and early morning arrivals and departures. The swimming pool is a good size, ideal for recovering from jetlag. As part of the Oberoi chain of hotels, you can exp....
Chettinadu Mansion , Chettinad
This 100 year-old architectural marvel is situated in Chettinad, one of the hidden treasures of Tamil Nadu. It has 126 rooms (only 7 are available for guests) and boasts an enormous marriage hall, teak pillars, beautiful balconies: features typical o....
Visalam , Chettinad
An elegant Art Deco mansion which has been carefully converted into a boutique hotel in the heart of this fascinating region. All the rooms are generously sized and furnished in period antiques. In the evenings, the courtyard at the heart of hotel co....
Brunton Boatyard , Cochin
This airy white-washed colonial building is located on the waterfront overlooking Cochin harbour. The public areas are incredibly spacious with pankha fans hanging from the lofty ceilings. All of the 22 rooms have harbour views, from which you can se....
Le Colonial , Cochin
Opened as a hotel in 2007, this elegant building has been part of Cochin's history for over 500 years. Passing from the Portuguese to the Dutch and British, it is now owned by a French art collector and dealer. The eight lovingly restored, historical....
Malabar House Residency , Cochin
Malabar House Residency is renowned in southern India for its individual style, blending contemporary colours and art with antique furnishings. Formerly an 18th century Dutch Colonial residence, its 17 bedrooms and suites are set around a central cou....
The Gateway Hotel , Coonoor
In the heart of rolling mountains and drifting mists, this 33-room hotel with its old-world charm offers panoramic views of the valley. It is situated 10 minutes from the lovely Sims Park and the golf course. The staff will be happy to arrange a p....
Cardamom House , Dindigul
Cardamom House, situated outside the small village of Athoor, is off the beaten track and offers a true rural experience. Owned and run by the exuberant Chris Lucas, a retired British physician, the atmosphere in this 8 bedroomed property is wonderfu....
Alila Diwa Goa , Goa
Alila Diwa Goa is located in South Goa, along Majorda Beach and has panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. This contemporary Goan resort is set amidst verdant paddy fields which flow towards the pristine white sand beach. All the 114 rooms and suites co....
Elsewhere , Goa
On a totally private spit of land overlooking the ocean, separated from the rest of the world by a salt water creek, stands 'Elsewhere - The Beach House', a simple but charming 3 bedroom Portuguese-style house located on a beach where the only other ....
Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel , Goa
Standing on a sliver of land at Goa's northern-most tip, where the Arabian Sea meets the Tiracol River, this gloriously isolated 16th-century Portuguese fort offers stunning views. The rooms have earthy ochre and white decor, with black marbled cemen....
Leela Goa , Goa
The Leela Goa, a sumptuous beach resort, is a contemporary celebration of south India's Vijayanagara Empire temple and palace architecture, and Goa's Portuguese heritage. Tucked away in the south of Goa, this luxury resort is situated by the Arabian ....
Nilaya Hermitage , Goa
From the moment you arrive, you know you're going to be very comfortable indeed. Ex-Parisian fashion stylist Claudia Derain and her Indian husband, Hari Ajwani, started this exclusive hillside resort when they fell in love with Goa during a vacation ....
Taj Exotica , Goa
Located on the southwest coast of Goa, just 150 metres from the Arabian sea, this beach resort offers all the modern amenities you could want. Set amidst fifty six acres of lush gardens, Taj Exotica has a relaxed, informal resort feel. The tropical-i....
Taj Holiday Village , Goa
The Taj Holiday Village is a 45 minute drive from the airport and is Portuguese-Goan in style with terracotta-roofed cottages. Set amidst acres of palm-fringed gardens with a large pool in the middle the cottages are light, airy, and modern. All have....
Swa Swara , Gokarna
Long stretches of beach, large luxurious villas and a state of the art yoga and ayurveda centre are just a few of the trademark features of this resort. Created CGH Earth, a local hotel group who have set the standard for luxury hotels and spas in Ke....
Barefoot at Havelock , Havelock Island
This small resort is set in rainforest and tropical fruit trees behind a pristine 2 kilometres of white sand, quirkily named Beach No. 7 at Havelock Island. Barefoot at Havelock is the first and still the only ecologically friendly resort in the And....
Taj Falaknuma Palace , Hyderabad
The lovingly restored palace has only just reopened and is looking as good as new. Passed on for generations like a precious jewel, Falaknuma Palace or ‘Mirror of the Sky’ was the residence of Nizam Mehboob Ali Khan, at the time the ri....
Orange County Kabini , Kabini
This picturesque resort located on the edge of the River Kabini is set in the heartland of the Kadukuruba tribe of the Nagerhole forest. The resort provides an unexplored and untouched wildlife experience, and bordering both the Bandipur and Nagerhol....
Leela Kempinski Kovalam , Kovalam
Set off on a rocky promontory overlooking two golden stretches of sand, the Leela has an enviable position. Its style combines Keralan and Balinese influences. The guest rooms face either the beach or the garden apart from those in The Club section w....
Surya Samudra Beach Garden , Kovalam
Set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens, surrounded by coconut plantations, the 21 wooden cottages of this traditional beach resort cling to a steep hillside overlooking the Arabian Sea. The cottages themselves were created by local craftsmen using 100....
Coconut Lagoon , Kumarakom
Located on the shores of Vembanad Lake, this unusual resort is a haven of relaxation and tranquillity. The grounds, a former coconut plantation are crisscrossed with canals and footbridges and dotted with white bungalows and two-storey mansions. The ....
Kumarakom Lake Resort , Kumarakom
One of the most stylish resorts on the backwaters, Kumarakom Lake Resort succeeds in combining modern comforts and luxuries with traditional Keralan architecture and style. Spread over large grounds crisscrossed by a network of canals, the beautiful ....
Taj Gateway , Madurai
Located on top of Pasumalai Hill, with a panoramic view of the Temple City and the Kodai Hills, this century-old celebrated property sprawls over 62 acres of landscaped gardens and is by far the best hotel in town. All the rooms are elegantly appoint....
Taj Fisherman's Cove , Mahabalipuram
This comfortable hotel is set on a beautiful stretch of beach an hour south of the city of Chennai and a twenty minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram. The shaded swimming pool, set in lush tropical gardens with casuarinas ....
Marari Beach Resort , Mararikulam
Tucked away between two fishing villages on a beautiful golden beach, this 27-acre resort combines a warm, rustic feel with modern comforts. Scattered throughout the coconut grove are 62 deceptively modest thatch-roof villas which are spacious and co....
Windermere Estate , Munnar
Windermere Estate is a charming 15 bedroom property perched on a hilltop, surrounded by a working cardamom estate. The 360 degree views from this cosy little retreat are truly awe-inspiring and you often find yourself looking down on the clouds below....
Lalitha Mahal Palace , Mysore
Located just outside the city centre, this gleaming-white 1920's palace of the former maharaja was built to host his most important guest, the British Viceroy. The public areas are lavishly trimmed with ornate plaster mouldings, huge pillars, beautif....
Neeleshwar Hermitage , Neeleshwar
Neeleshwar Hermitage is a delightful beach property, tucked away in a quiet part of Northern Kerala. Set within a palm grove and overlooking an unspoiled beach, Neeleshwar offers the perfect final stop on an itinerary. Each guest room is housed in a ....
Savoy Hotel , Ooty
Ensconced high on a rising hill, this quaint property sprawls over six acres of landscaped gardens. Made up of colonial style cottages that were built between 1829-1865, the hotel retains an old-world charm. Colourful flowerbeds surround the cottages....
Kalari Kovilakom , Pallakad
Kalari Kovilakom was once the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala, and has now been converted into a centre for Ayurveda. Its intention and purpose is to give you a chance to start your life all over again. Ayurveda, if correctly followe....
Lake Palace , Periyar
Surrounded by Periyar Lake and reached by boat, this former regal hunting lodge is now a small hotel run by the state government. Located on a peninsula virtually completely surrounded by the lake, this simple hotel has the advantage of being in the ....
Spice Village , Periyar
The architecture of Spice Village is inspired by the jungle dwellings of the area, with cottages thatched with elephant grass scattered through a garden filled with mature trees and spice plants. An ecological approach is taken throughout the resort ....
Hotel de l'Orient , Pondicherry
Pondicherry has a number of reminders of its French past, the Hotel de l'Orient being one. Housed in one of the mansion houses of the heritage area, it has 14 individually decorated suites in varying sizes. The rooms surround a pretty courtyard and r....
Le Dupleix , Pondicherry
Originally an 18th century colonial villa built for the local mayor, Le Dupliex has been fully restored and furnished to provide a boutique hotel in the heart of the old town. Contemporary touches blend with the tradional architecture throughout the ....
Tranquil , Sultans Battery
This secluded plantation hideaway on the Kuppamundi Coffee Estate in the Western Ghats is a gem of a place, surrounded by rolling hills, tropical jungle and coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. The 70 year old plantation bungalow has been lovingl....
Ideal River View Resort , Tanjore
This resort is situated just 7 kilometres from the centre of Tanjore and has pretty views of the Vennar River, a branch of the Cauvery River. The bedrooms are in two storey cottages, each having a private balcony. There are spacious gardens with a la....
Parisutham , Tanjore
The most centrally located hotel in Tanjore, this three star modern hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city. The bedrooms are clean, comfortable and suitable for a night or two. The swimming pool is surrounded by a garden where classic....
Tanjore Hi , Tanjore
Tanjore Hi is a 1940’s heritage boutique hotel located next to the Tanjore Palace. Located in the lovely little Tamil city of Tanjore, this hotel has 15 contemporary rooms and a roof top restaurant. ....
Ayesha Manzil , Tellicherry
A beautiful, old, colonial mansion overlooking the blue Arabian Sea in its own grounds, this property was built in 1862. The original owner, Murdoch Brown, was a Scotsman who came to Tellicherry as a trader with the East India Company. It was bought ....
Bungalow on the Beach , Tranquebar
This is a charming 8 bedroom hotel situated on the coast at Tranquebar, overlooking the restored Danish fort of Tarangambadi. The spacious rooms are all tastefully furnished with a mixture of contemporary and colonial design, each with a small bathro....
