The 64 best luxury hotels in India
From Conrad to The Leela Palace: 64 hand-picked luxury hotels across 14 destinations in India. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in India by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in India has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
Rajasthan15 luxury hotels
New Delhi9 luxury hotels
Goa6 luxury hotels
Bengaluru5 luxury hotels- Jaipur5 luxury hotels
Udaipur5 luxury hotels
Mumbai4 luxury hotels
Chennai3 luxury hotels
Kerala3 luxury hotels
More destinations in India
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in India
These properties lead our ranking in India — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in India compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Top-ranked property |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 15 | 93 € | Rambagh Palace Jaipur |
| New Delhi | 9 | 120 € | The Leela Palace New Delhi |
| Goa | 6 | 138 € | The St. Regis Goa |
| Bengaluru | 5 | 70 € | Conrad Bengaluru |
| Jaipur | 5 | 123 € | Rambagh Palace Jaipur |
| Udaipur | 5 | 172 € | The Leela Palace Udaipur |
| Mumbai | 4 | 113 € | The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai |
| Chennai | 3 | 94 € | The Leela Palace Chennai |
| Kerala | 3 | 145 € | Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty |
| Gurgaon | 2 | 121 € | Grand Hyatt Gurgaon |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in India
Conrad BengaluruFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in India: 65 5-star hotels, from 65 euros a night.65 luxury hotels between the Himalayas and Kerala – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in India start at 65 € a night; the median entry rate is 194 €.
The Leela Palace Chennai63 hotels include a breakfast for two, all 65 an upgrade; at 50 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In India you stay in a palace – often for less than a night in a major European city.
In Udaipur the Fairmont Udaipur Palace starts at 172 €, in Jaipur The Leela Palace Jaipur at 191 €. The Taj Lake Palace Udaipur stands in the middle of the lake, from 375 €; the Rambagh Palace Jaipur from 435 €. At the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, from 563 €, a walk through the palace and a glass of sparkling wine at the bar are part of the benefits.
For nature, stay at the Suján camps: SUJÁN The Serai Jaisalmer in the desert near Jaisalmer and Suján Sher Bagh.
Our advice: combine Delhi with two palaces in Rajasthan – Jaipur and Udaipur.
Where to stay: Delhi, the palaces of Rajasthan or the coast
India’s best hotels are spread over metropolises, palaces and coasts.
New Delhi
Nine hotels from 120 €, such as the Andaz Delhi and The Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi. Our recommendation for arrival and departure.
Rajasthan
15 hotels from 93 € – palaces, forts and desert camps.
Jaipur
Five hotels from 123 €, among them the Rambagh Palace Jaipur.
Udaipur
Five hotels from 172 €, the city of lakes and palaces.
Mumbai
Four hotels from 113 €, such as the Sofitel Mumbai BKC and The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai.
Bengaluru
Six hotels from 70 €, with the Gokulam Grand Hotel And Spa Bengaluru as the most affordable entry from the first night.
Goa
Six hotels from 138 €. Our recommendation for beach days at the end of the trip.
Kerala
Three hotels from 145 €, in the green south.
Which route suits your travel days, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
745 categories: India’s best hotels from the inside
Together India’s best hotels list 745 categories, 253 of them suites – one in three.
The Leela Palace New DelhiA special case is Six Senses Vana Dehradun near Dehradun: a retreat where breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are included – drinks excluded – plus a programme of yoga, meditation and cooking classes. There the benefits apply from three nights.
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in India costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in India starts at 65 € at the Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, there from two nights; the median entry rate is 194 €, the top 795 €.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 15 | 93 € |
| New Delhi | 9 | 120 € |
| Bengaluru | 6 | 70 € |
| Goa | 6 | 138 € |
| Jaipur * | 5 | 123 € |
| Udaipur * | 5 | 172 € |
| Mumbai | 4 | 113 € |
| Chennai | 3 | 94 € |
| Kerala | 3 | 145 € |
* Jaipur and Udaipur are in Rajasthan.
How long to stay: ten nights – two in Delhi, three each in Jaipur and Udaipur, two by the sea.
Rambagh Palace JaipurAt 50 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two or three nights.
When it is at its best: from October to March, in the cool, dry season. Our recommendation for Rajasthan and Goa.
During the monsoon the country turns green and the palaces are quieter. Our recommendation for Kerala and anyone who wants India without the crowds.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
63 hotels include a breakfast for two, all 65 an upgrade upon availability – at the twelve Hyatt hotels at booking and not from a room to a suite –, 60 an early check-in or late check-out. In addition:Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.com• a hotel credit at 46 and a welcome gift at 47 hotels
• at The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai a lunch or dinner for two in the Executive Suite City, the Pool View Luxury Suite City and the Pool View Grand Luxury Suite Sea View
• an airport transfer at six hotels, for example at the Rambagh Palace Jaipur for selected suites, at the Taj Lake Palace Udaipur and the Umaid Bhawan Palace for selected categories from two nights, not in combination with promotions; at The Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi a one-way transfer
You collect points at 49 hotels with eleven programmes – most often with World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy and I Prefer.
Suites & family options in India
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in India offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Bengaluru | Bengaluru | Presidential Suite, Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite | Presidential Suite · 192 m² |
| The Leela Palace New Delhi | New Delhi | Presidential Suite, Maharaja Suite, Grand Suite | Presidential Suite · 445 m² |
| Rambagh Palace Jaipur | Jaipur | Grand Royal Suite, Historical Suite, Royal Suite | – |
| The Oberoi New Delhi | New Delhi | Luxury Suite, Deluxe Suite, The Oberoi Suite | Luxury Suite · 167 m² |
| The St. Regis Goa | Goa | Astor Suite, Caroline Astor Suite, Family Suite | – |
| The Leela Palace Udaipur | Udaipur | Suite | Suite · 117 m² |
| The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur | Udaipur | Koinoor Suite, Luxury Suite | Koinoor Suite · 431 m² |
| The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore | Bengaluru | Carlton Suite, Crown Suite, Panorama Suite | – |
Earn points & use your status in India
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in India |
|---|---|---|
| World of Hyatt | 12 hotels | Hyatt Regency Chennai, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, Andaz Delhi … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 11 hotels | The St. Regis Goa, The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore, The Westin Goa … |
| I Prefer | 8 hotels | The Leela Palace Chennai, The Leela Palace New Delhi, The Leela Palace Udaipur … |
| ALL (Accor) | 6 hotels | Fairmont Udaipur Palace, Raffles Udaipur, Sofitel Mumbai BKC … |
| Oberoi One | 3 hotels | The Oberoi New Delhi, The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur, The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur |
| Hilton Honors | 2 hotels | Conrad Bengaluru, Conrad Pune |
| IHG One Rewards | 2 hotels | Six Senses Fort Barwara Rajasthan, Six Senses Vana Dehradun |
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | The Lodhi New Delhi, The Imperial New Delhi |
| Relais & Châteaux | 2 hotels | Suján Sher Bagh, Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 1 hotel | Shangri-La Eros New Delhi |
| Taj InnerCircle | 1 hotel | Taj Lake Palace Udaipur |
More luxury destinations nearby
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in India
How many luxury hotels in India does suitespot offer?
65 in 32 places, 15 of them in Rajasthan and nine in New Delhi.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in India cost?
From 65 €; the median entry rate is 194 €, the top at Six Senses Vana Dehradun from 795 €.
Can I stay in a palace in India?
Yes, for example at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace from 172 €, the Taj Lake Palace Udaipur from 375 € or the Umaid Bhawan Palace from 563 €.
Are airport transfers included anywhere in India?
At six hotels, among them the Rambagh Palace Jaipur and The Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi – partly for selected categories and from two nights.
Is there a minimum stay in India?
At 50 hotels the benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two or three nights.
Which hotel offers full board?
Six Senses Vana Dehradun: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, drinks excluded.
Can I earn hotel points in India?
At 49 hotels, most often with World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy and I Prefer.
When is the best time to visit India?
From October to March for Rajasthan and Goa, during the monsoon for Kerala and quiet palaces.
Which is the most expensive hotel in India?
The most expensive hotel in India is Six Senses Vana Dehradun, with rates from 794 € a night. Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad has the lowest entry price at 64 €.
