accommodation
the imperial
The Imperial is a Delhi landmark and one of Asia’s top hotels. Housed in a 1930’s, Lutyens-inspired late colonial building, the Imperial boasts a rich historical past with an awe-inspiring heritage. It has superb facilities and is within easy reach of the city’s major sights.
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style
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contemporary colonial
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rooms
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232
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location
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central delhi
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features
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gardens, swimming pool, several restaurants, patisserie, shops, gym, beauty salon
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transfer time
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30 mins from delhi
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amarvilas
The Oberoi Amarvilas . A luxurious resort, built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture on the outskirts of the city of Agra. It is located within 600 metres of the Taj Mahal.
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style
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luxurious
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rooms
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102
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location
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agra
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features
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2 restaurants, spa, gym, yoga, swimming pool
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transfer time
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2 hours
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samode palace
Samode
Palace is one of India's most charming and elegant hotels. It is an intimate boutique hotel housed in a beautifully restored historic mansion in the heart of Jaipur, within easy reach of all the city’s top attractions.
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style
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boutique heritage
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rooms
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22
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features
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restaurant, garden, veranda lounge & bar, swimming pool, ayurvedic massage centre, steamroom
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location
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near jaipur
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transfer time
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30 mins
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umaid bhawan palace 
Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world. Designed by famed Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the golden-yellow sandstone building was conceived on a grand scale, in fashionable art deco style, and took 15 years to complete. Today, the palace offers guests a taste of royal living, once only available to kings and princes.
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style
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palatial luxury
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rooms
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25 rooms, 39 suites
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location
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jodhpur
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features
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palace museum, jiva spa: holistic healing, indoor swimming pool, unique marble squash courts, polo, tennis, horse riding
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transfer time
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15 mins from jodhpur domestic airport
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devi garh
From the outside this dusty 18th century fort-palace of domes, turrets and balconies is imposingly grand if a little shabby. It is an unexpected delight to find an interior that is gleaming, sleekly minimalist and quite breathtaking. You are suddenly encased in a modern airy hotel, coolly carved from white marble and sweeping sheets of glass to create a clean, uncluttered aura that is a rarity in Rajasthan.
39 elegant suites are spread over the 14 floors of Devi Garh. Venture from these exquisite hideaways for an ayurvedic massage, a splash in the heated green marble pool or supper in the glassed-in pavilion restaurant with spectacular views over the Aravalli hills to the tiny Delwara village below. The vista of eternal India from one of the country’s most contemporary constructions is an unbeatable combination.
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style
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palace hotel
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rooms
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39 suites
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features
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extensive wine list and superb food, amazingly large bedrooms with great views, bathrooms to die for, huge green marble pool and sublime views from all areas of the fort, yoga on the roof at dawn, ayurvedic spa, wifi throughout the building, state-of-the-art gym, walking, trekking, camel safari, horseriding, bicycle riding, sightseeing
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location
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nr udaipur
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udaivilas
The palatial Udaivilas offers the ultimate in luxury and facilities, and is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Udaipur with views over Rajasthan's stunning LakePichola to the spectacular CityPalace. Its landscaped gardens and shady courtyards, decorative fountains and reflection pools, cool marble, ornate carving, inlay work and detailed interiors make this one of the finest luxury resorts in Rajasthan and an ideal base from which to explore the fabled city of Udaipur, renowned for its palaces, lakes and colourful bazaars.
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style
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palatial luxury
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rooms
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90
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features
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spa, 2 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, gym, yoga
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location
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udaipur
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transfer time
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30 mins
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