Kodagu (Coorg) Region
Fine family-owned lodgings on a huge estate that grows coffee, pepper, cardamom and rice. There's a choice of accommodation: two rental cottages with…
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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,…
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Western Rajasthan
A well-regarded tent camp, with gorgeous en-suite luxury tents tricked out with Jaisalmer fabrics, as well as small mud-brick cottages with simpler but…
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…
Calangute & Baga
Large, light-filled rooms are the signature at this beautifully designed boutique resort behind the beachfront restaurant of the same name. The labour of…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Clean, friendly and well cared for, this is a good-value Majnu-ka-Tilla option. Rooms are simple but homey, and there's a 4th-floor terrace with views…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Run by the same owners as the OK, but less glitzy, Grand Godwin next door, Godwin Deluxe offers similarly good service, and comfortable, spacious, clean…
Karnataka
This luxury lodge has wonderful lake-facing bungalows, and organises tip-top jungle safaris, boat trips and nature walks. The restaurant is beautifully…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
South Delhi
For a quiet stay, this French-owned guesthouse has simple rooms, decorated with flashes of colour and some quirky, original design touches. There’s a…
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…
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…
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…
Palolem
The two stunning rooms above Fern’s restaurant are beautifully designed with heavy timber finishes, huge four-poster beds, TV, modern bathrooms and views…
Anjuna
The solid timber and rendered concrete cottages here are some of the best-designed on the beachfront. Set in a pleasant garden, they feature large beds…
South Goa
The Alila is South Goa's standout boutique design hotel resort with an awesome infinity pool overlooking the rice paddies. Rooms are modern and minimalist…
Karnataka
A fine upmarket lodge in leafy grounds with pretty cottages and suites, and a good ayurvedic spa. Lots of activities are offered, from guided birding…
Srinagar & the Kashmir Valley
Gulmarg's only true luxury resort is almost intimidating in its grandeur, the public areas feeling like an emir's palace reinvented with a 21st-century…
Jaisalmer
Helpful staff add to a stay at this spruced-up guesthouse. Rooms are well appointed and looked after; the cheaper ones face an internal courtyard, the…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A Marine Dr landmark that’s part of the Oberoi Hotel complex, but offering better value and a pleasing contemporary look in its restaurants, bars and pool…
Arunachal Pradesh
Hibu Tatu's two rooms are big and spotless, with comfy beds and equally good bathrooms. The home cooking is delicious and the location is idyllic, set…
Jaisalmer
Near the fort gate this unassuming small hotel has just seven delightful, bright, spacious and stylish rooms, all well appointed with comfortable beds…
Jaipur
This quiet and comfortable option has no-fuss, spacious rooms and an extensive lawn where you can find some quiet respite from the hassles of sightseeing…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Fine backpackers' hostel in a tranquil, leafy suburb close to many yoga schools. It's a well-designed space with comfy dorms, lockers, board games and…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
In the heart of town, this well-run establishment has business-style rooms equipped with desks, plump pillows and good mattresses. Its two restaurants,…
Hampi
A tempting new option in Kamalapuram, this modern hotel has inviting, very clean rooms with contemporary decor and flatscreen TVs. The pool is a small…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Hidden down a leafy side street, this welcoming guesthouse is a wonderful choice for those seeking a more local experience combined with style and comfort…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Great value, with well-presented rooms that have flatscreen TVs and minifridges. Book a suite for extra space. There's a restaurant for tasty veg dishes…
Delhi
Architect-owned, Bnineteen is a looker. Big contemporary rooms have large windows. Located in posh, peaceful Nizamuddin East, it has great views over…
New Delhi
One of Connaught Place’s swisher choices, the Radisson feels pleasingly luxurious, with sleek, stylish, all-mod-cons rooms, the Great Kebab Factory…
