Best Hotels in India
Maharaja palaces and contemporary masterpieces
India's hotel landscape is the most dramatic in the world — a country where 18th-century maharaja palaces have been converted into five-star hotels, and where the world's finest hotel groups have built their most ambitious properties. These are the hotels that best capture India's extraordinary combination of history, culture, and luxury.
Top 10 Comparison
| Rank | Hotel | Location | Score | Price | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Taj Mahal PalaceMumbai's most iconic address since 1903 — a heritage palace overlooking the Gateway of India, where maharajas and heads of state have stayed. | Mumbai, India | 9.5 | $$$$ | City | |
| #2 | Umaid Bhawan PalaceIndia's most magnificent palace hotel — still home to the royal family. | Jodhpur, India | 9.5 | $$$$ | City | |
| #3 | Rambagh PalaceThe jewel of Jaipur — the Maharaja's palace transformed into a hotel. | Jaipur, India | 9.5 | $$$$ | City | |
| #4 | The Oberoi RajvilasA tented palace resort outside Jaipur — where Oberoi's legendary service, a private pool villa, and Rajasthan's royal heritage converge. | Jaipur, India | 9.5 | $$$$ | Wellness | |
| #5 | Taj Lake PalaceA white marble palace floating on Lake Pichola — the most romantic hotel in India. | Udaipur, India | 9.5 | $$$$ | Resort | |
| #6 | The Leela Palace New DelhiNew Delhi's most magnificent palace hotel — in the diplomatic enclave. | New Delhi, India | 9.0 | $$$$ | City |
Best Hotels in India
Compare Top Picks →The Taj Mahal Palace
Mumbai's most iconic address since 1903 — a heritage palace overlooking the Gateway of India, where maharajas and heads of state have stayed.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
India's most magnificent palace hotel — still home to the royal family.
Rambagh Palace
The jewel of Jaipur — the Maharaja's palace transformed into a hotel.
The Oberoi Rajvilas
A tented palace resort outside Jaipur — where Oberoi's legendary service, a private pool villa, and Rajasthan's royal heritage converge.
Taj Lake Palace
A white marble palace floating on Lake Pichola — the most romantic hotel in India.
The Leela Palace New Delhi
New Delhi's most magnificent palace hotel — in the diplomatic enclave.
