Palaces, forts and havelis
India's heritage hotels range from grand former palaces to small havelis within old city walls. The most memorable are not museum pieces. They retain their history while working as comfortable places to pause during a longer journey.
We consider the building, its setting and the experience beyond the room. A rooftop view, a family connection, local craftsmanship or a quiet garden can matter as much as scale or formality.
41 hand-picked stays
This collection brings together India hotels categorised as heritage properties. The style varies widely, so we will help you choose between intimate havelis, rural estates and full palace hotels.
Jaipur · Heritage
Over the past five centuries, Maharajas of Rajasthan have enjoyed the timeless grandeur of this magnificent and stately setting, attracted by the relaxed aristocratic - feel. Handsomely located in the center of Pink City - Jaipur, Alsisar Haveli - the heritage
Orchha · Heritage
Amar Mahal Hotel is built in the 'Bundelkhand' style of architecture popular among royalty. Orchha is situated on the banks of the river Betwa and once was the capital of the region of Bundelkhand and a major cultural centre. Today it is a small village, yet r
Jaipur · Heritage
The Bissau Palace is ideally located on the Jaipur-Agra highway. Rawal Raghubir Singhji, a Rajput chieftain of his era developed the Bissau Palace in the early 1920's. He was a man of vision and excellent taste as can be gauged by his vast collection of rare l
Bundi · Heritage
Globe Travel Centre recommends Bundi Haveli for its position in the old city beneath Garh Palace and Taragarh Fort. The jharokha window seats and rooftop terrace make the most of the views across Bundi, while its 12 rooms keep the stay intimate.
Bundi · Heritage
Bundi Vilas is a charming, new boutique property built against the rampart walls of the Bundi Garh Palace, which rises majestically above the town. This 300 year old 'haveli' is reachable on foot via a twisting alleyway leading up from the maze of streets in t
Bijaipur · Heritage
Located in the Vindhyanchal Hills at 600 meters above sea level, surrounded by graceful forests of Flame of the Forest & Jaracanda overlooking the farmlands in the valley, Castle Bijaipur is the ultimate place where history, nature and hospitality form unison.
Mandawa · Heritage
Castle Mandawa was once a fortress, now converted into a luxurious heritage hotel that is a curious mixture of the old and the new. Medieval turreted towers and palanquin-roofed balconies, blend with modern comforts in old-worldly rooms. Family portraits on th
Kanjirapally · Heritage
Chamundi Hill Palace is an ayurvedic treatment centre, situated in Raj Kumar Estate, in Kerala. This centre is located in a rubber plantation which has a total area of 250 acres. The lush green landscape and pleasant weather is an added advantage. The centre l
Chopta Truck · Heritage
Camp at Chopta serves a beautiful place for camping for adventure seekers on their way to Chopta Tungnath trek.Camp is also suitable for travelers looking for a laidback and to do nothing kind of holiday. The natural surrounding around our camp ensures your pe
Udaipur · Heritage
The Fateh Prakash Palace has been certified as the best Heritage Hotel in 'Heritage Grand' category by the Department of Tourism, Government of India for 2001-2002. The hotel is praised for providing Traditional Marwari hospitality blended perfectly with luxur
Bundi · Heritage
The Hadoti Palace Bundi complements the enchanting experience of Bundi. Comfortably set in the heart of the sleepy township, the hotel offers a splendid view of Taragarh fort and is extremely near to most tourist destinations. With its colonial architectur
Bundi · Heritage
The Haveli Braj Bhushanjee was built 200 years ago and belongs to an aristocratic family of Bundi. The authentic and cosy atmosphere of this Haveli offers a great opportunity for travellers to experience the traditional lifestyle of a bygone era in this region
Madurai · Heritage
Globe Travel Centre recommends Heritage Madurai for travellers who want character as well as easy access to the city. Its Geoffrey Bawa-influenced architecture, temple-tank pool and dining beneath a 200-year-old banyan tree give the hotel a strong sense of place.
Udaipur · Heritage
A Business cum leisure hotel with its own hublot replica distinctive character; The Hotel Hilltop Palace is a unique way to experience Udaipur, romantic city. The rooms set against fatehsagar and the minute attention to detail cheap rolex replica creates a soo
Udaipur · Heritage
Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel is a charming early 17th century 'haveli' situated in the heart of the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Set in the fertile valley on the eastern banks of the famous Lake Pichola, this unique cluster of houses with rooms restored to
Agra · Heritage
Located in the main tourist district of Agra, on Fatehabad Road, the hotel is a glorious blend of red sandstone and marble, and is spread over 25 acres of elegantly landscaped space. Dotted with large water bodies and endless walkways, the hotel has an expansi
Kawardha · Heritage
Palace Kawardha is categorised as Experiential Heritage Hotel. ... Palace Kawardha is an Inbound centric heritage hotel at Kawardha (Chhattisgarh) ... "Home of the Royal family in Kawardha (120 kms from Kanha / Raipur) restored into a fine heritage hotel.Recom
Chellanam · Heritage
Turn off the highway to Alleppey, onto a narrower road that winds its way through sleepy hamlets, going past prawn and shrimp farms and submerged fields of paddy. You gradually begin to feel the overwhelming presence of water. At times in the course of the jou
Bharatpur · Heritage
The Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in 1887 by the ruler of Bharatpur and converted into a hotel in 1994. Here guests can relive the history of the erstwhile rulers of Bharatpur, and enjoy the warm hospitality extended by the present generation of the family livi
Jaipur · Heritage
Originally conceived as a town house, the 'haveli' built in the Jaipur style of architecture with numerous pillars and arches, is located in the heart of Jaipur city. The hotel combines old world charm with the best of modern amenities. The elegantly appointed
Mihirgarh · Heritage
Globe Travel Centre recommends Mihir Garh for travellers who want a small, private heritage stay within reach of Jodhpur. Its nine suites sit on a sand dune with wide desert views, and each has either a private plunge pool or an open-air Jacuzzi.
Nimaj · Heritage
One of the Oldest Heritage property of the Country running as a hotel, which makes you relive the medieval era in its 22 ALL-SUITES accommodation. Over the centuries the Thakurs of Nimaj refurbished the palace as per their likes which even today evokes a feeli
Udaipur · Heritage
Located on the bank of Lake Pichola, The Oberoi Udaivilas is unique amongst luxury hotels in Udaipur. It stands on the 200 year old hunting grounds of the Maharana of Mewar and is spread over fifty acres, which includes a twenty-acre wildlife sanctuary with de
Agra · Heritage
The Oberoi Amarvilas is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and the rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawn
Jaipur · Heritage
The Oberoi Raj Vilas is a luxury resort with its own distinctive character. The hotel is set in 32 acres of landscaped gardens with pavilions and reflection pools that evoke the romance and grandeur of Rajasthan and the lifestyles of its royalty. Rooms, luxury
Ramathra · Heritage
Ramathra was granted as a jagir (fiefdom) in 1645 AD to Thakur Bhoj Pal by his father the Maharaja of Karauli. The name Ramathra honours Lord Rama, who, it is believed, camped here while on his epic journey to Lanka. Today, Ramathra Fort belongs to Thakur Brij
Jodhpur · Heritage
Built in 1920, by Maharaj Ratan Singhji of Raoti, a royal from Jodhpur and one of the finest horsemen and polo players of his time, Ratan Vilas with its imposing yet delicately carved exterior and elegant interiors is a genuine heritage edifice in a sylvan set
Rohet · Heritage
Rohet Garh is a classified Heritage Hotel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Over the course of fifteen years it has been nurtured and developed with great love and care by the family into one of the finest Heritage hotels in the country. No new building has been a
Jaipur · Heritage
The Samode Haveli is a small, intimate hotel offering personalised service. With its understated luxury, antique furniture, furnishings and original works of art, the hotel is a celebration of traditional values and gracious living. The guest rooms are regal a
Udaipur · Heritage
Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, a crescent shaped wing adorning the southern end of the Palace complex, the Shiv Niwas Palace was once the Maharaja's residence. The rooms around this awe-inspiring courtyard were used as a place for entertaining personal
Ladakh · Heritage
Globe Travel Centre recommends Stok Palace Chulli Bagh Heritage Villas for an unusually private stay in Ladakh. Its three hand-built wood-and-mud villas sit among apricot, walnut and willow trees, making it especially well suited to families or friends staying together.
Jaipur · Heritage
The Royal Standard of the House of Amber still flutters above Rajmahal Palace, one of the oldest and most treasured palaces in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Only the City Palace and the royal family’s private forts hold this distinction. Home to the Maharaja of J
Jaisalmer · Heritage
Set in a grand palace with an ornate, sandstone exterior, this palatial hotel is 7 km from the abandoned village of Kuldhara, and 15 km from the Bara Bagh temple. Sophisticated accommodations feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add living
Udaipur · Heritage
After the young prince, Maharana Jagat Singh II of Udaipur, was caught frolicking at moonlight picnics with ladies of the ‘zenana ( the private chambers of the court ) ’, he built his own pleasure palace on Lake Pichola. The Maharana ( ruler ) called this pala
Jodhpur · Heritage
Spread over six acres of lush, landscaped gardens, this palace of the 21st century offers luxurious refinement and opulent comfort with its Marwar style architecture and Mughal-inspired domes, enamelled murals, slender columns, and grand interiors. Located clo
Jaipur · Heritage
Set amidst 18 acres of beautifully landscaped Mughal style gardens, this incomparable Palace dates back to 1745 A.D. A masterpiece, built in the Indo Saracenic style of architecture, it blends opulence with tantalizing comforts. The hotel offers rooms and suit
Delhi · Heritage
The Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi is a perfect embodiment of all the qualities synonymous with Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces. Distinctive in the service that it offers, its facilities and its distinguished patronage, this hotel has played host to Heads of State,
Jaipur · Heritage
The Rambagh Palace has been home to generations of royalty in Jaipur. Built in 1835 for the queen's favourite handmaiden, it was later refurbished as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge. In 1925, Rambagh was converted into a palace, and became the residence o
Mumbai · Heritage
The Taj Mahal Palace opened in Mumbai, then Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the country’s first harbour landmark. The flagship hotel of Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces overlooks the majestic Gateway of India.This legendary luxury hotel has played host to king
Jodhpur · Heritage
Built between 1928 and 1943, Umaid Bhawan Palace is a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage, and a symbol of new Jodhpur. Home of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family and currently the world’s sixth-largest private residence, the palace has one thing in comm
Agra · Heritage
The Utkarsh Vilas is located 1 Kilometer from the Taj Mahal. An interlude at The Utkarsh Vilas is truly unforgettable. Richly detailed interiors are perfectly complemented by a choice of international and Indian cuisine. Allow yourself to be treated like royal
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