After a recent tour of Incredible India we would like to introduce you to eight of the best hotels which we had the pleasure of staying at during our recent trip. We have hand picked these hotels because of several factors that we thought were important to the first-time visitor to India. If you have had any bad experiences at these wonderful hotels, then please feel free to leave your comments below – which may also help us review our picks in an effort to help other travellers avoid any bad experiences.

Our Top Hotel Picks

The Mercure, Hyderabad

Mercure belongs to a network of distinctive hotels that share the same characteristics, staffed by hospitality professionals who are attentive and passionate about their work, its atmosphere is warm and friendly marked by a bold and a classic style and all areas are designed for guest comfort. Located only minutes away from “Charminar” and in the buzzing area of Abids in Hyderabad, Mercure Abids is a boutique hotel that is ideal for business or leisure. Having around 640 hotels across the world, it is the second Mercure hotel in India managed by Accor Hospitality. The International Mercure hotel offers 82 large and well equipped large and spacious rooms, including 8 suites. We at Mercure Hyderabad Abids also provide you with a memorable and exhilarating experience, with our best service standards and mouth watering succulent Indian and International vegetarian delicacies. Additionally, the fully stocked “Scotchman bar” will feature international selection of spirits and a wide variety of fine local wines at affordable prices differentiating itself from the competition. For business travellers the hotel features a dedicated lounge for internet access and state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and conferences. The meeting rooms at the lobby level and the top floor all pillar less banquet venues also provide excellent options for private parties and themed events for up to 800 guests. Mercure Hyderabad Abids nurtures the personality that resonates with its local environment offering the guest the pleasure of discovering authentic products and services. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.

A Beach Symphony, Kerala

A Beach Symphony is a languid getaway on the silvery sands of Marari Beach. Located in Alleppey in Kerala on the west coast of southern India, the 2-star hotel is a beach paradise which offers cottages with huge verandas and private gardens. The warm and homely ambience of the hotel has been created and conceived with the guest in mind. All rooms come with air-conditioning, 24-hour room service and wake up call. Essential services include doctor on call, private dining services, laundry and car parking. Guests can simply enjoy the stunning sunset on the beach or watch the dolphins play near the sea shore. Our aim is to offer impeccable privacy and efficient service, and for guests to sit back and feel time unravel during their holiday.

The Manor Hotel, New Delhi

Situated in within a mile of many major attractions, Manor Hotel New Delhi is one of the more convenient hotels of New Delhi. The National Museum, the famous India Gate, the Presidential Palace and the extremely popular Connaught Place market are all within five miles of the grounds. Manor Hotel New Delhi is located at 77 Friends Colony (West) and is 8.2 miles from the Indira Gandhi Airport.

All of the guest bedrooms in Manor Hotel New Delhi will come furnished with an entertainment centre, luxury bedding and linens, a private balcony, climate controls, direct dial phone service, bottled water, a minibar, a full-sized bathroom with tub, signature toiletries, a personal safe, satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, and views.

Guests of Manor Hotel New Delhi will greatly appreciate the fine facilities and services, including the 24-hour front desk service, banqueting facilities, a lounge with bar service, a business service centre, a news stand, free daily breakfast service, a concierge desk, laundry and dry cleaning services, banqueting facilities, a spa with massage and beauty treatments, a tour desk, a car hire service, meeting and conference rooms, free parking on the premises, private gardens and grounds, an in-house restaurant, and room service.

Ginger Hotel, New Delhi

Located just outside the city centre, the Ginger Hotel New Delhi offers affordable accommodation and is an ideal base for holiday makers and business travellers alike. Amenities offered include a fitness centre and meeting rooms.

Tea and coffee making facilities, cable / satellite channels and a tv are included in the room. A mini bar is included in every room.

Bengali Market, Connaught Place and Mahatma Gandhi Park are a short drive from the Ginger Hotel New Delhi. Jama Masjid and Sadar Bazaar are within a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Jantar Mantar (Delhi) is 5 minutes away by car.

Amanbagh Rajasthan Resort, Alwar

The Amanbagh Palace Hotel is located in Alwar making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel’s guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests’ utmost comforts. Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, mini bar, balcony/terrace. Guests staying at this Alwar accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as shops, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service. Hotel’s guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage, spa, outdoor pool , garden. These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Alwar.

The Lalit Grand Palace Hotel, Srinagar

Formerly the palace residence of the Maharajas,The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar is a twin storey heritage property.located on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range. The palace has been carefully restored with meticulous reformation and is today a full facility destination. Adjoining the palace are two international standard golf courses including the 18-hole Royal Springs Golf course designed by the world-renowned Golf course architect Robert Jones Jr.

With a total of 112 guest rooms spread over 2 residential floors, The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar provides guests with an option to choose from Palace Deluxe room, Palace Suites, Maharani Suites or the Presidential Suites, which are known as the Maharaja Suite. The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar offers guest a host of dining options with its multi-cuisine restaurant The Chinar and the specialty dining restaurant The Chinar Gardens serving continental food. Guests can also enjoy their favorite drink or a cocktail at The Dal Bar or The Underworld

The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar is located at a distance of 17 Kms from the Srinagar International Airport and is just 4 Kms from the city center. The hotel is close to major tourist attractions of the city and the world famous Mughal gardens are situated at just 15 minutes drive from the hotel

The House of MG Hotel, Ahmedabad

Discover all that Ahmedabad has to offer with The House Of MG Hotel as a base.
The The House Of MG Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, in room safe, internet access – LAN.

Guests staying at this Ahmedabad accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as shops, executive floor, meeting facilities. Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel’s property comprise spa, gym. This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Ahmedabad, making it a distinct accommodation.

Barwara Kothi Guest House, Jaipur

The Barwara Kothi is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Jaipur. All hotel’s guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests’ utmost comforts. Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board, television. This Jaipur accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class. Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel’s property comprise garden. Along with its convenient location in Jaipur, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convenience to ensure you a memorable stay.