Amid 14 hectares of landscaped gardens, this contemporary hotel is 2.6 km from the iconic Taj Mahal and 3.5 km from the red sandstone Agra Fort.

Elegant rooms with marble floors feature TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and Wi-Fi (fee.) Upgraded rooms come with free breakfast and flat-screen TV, while suites add butler service, massage chairs, lavish decor and separate rooms. Room service is available.

Next to Alexander Square’s park, this palatial hotel is 7.3 km from the Chennai International Airport, and 7.8 km from the Kapaleeswarar Temple.

Featuring elegant decor, the modern rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars and WiFi for a fee. Upgraded rooms and sophisticated suites add 24-hour butler service with a charge and lounge access with free breakfast and refreshments. A separate floor is offered for single female guests.

This upscale hotel with a neoclassical vibe is 1.9 km from Bangalore Palace, 4 km from the shopping area of Brigade Road and 12 km from Kempegowda International Airport.

The refined rooms and suites feature flat-screens, desks, and tea and coffeemakers; many have garden access. Suites add butler service, DVD players and free snacks; some add kitchenettes, as well as living and dining rooms. There’s 24-hour room service.

A kilometre from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, this grand hotel topped with a domed roof is also 7 km from Nehru Science Centre and 15 km from the ornate, gold-clad Siddhivinayak Temple.

The polished rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add butler service, club lounge access and/or massage chairs. Room service is available 24/7.

Across the street from Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park this grand, Mughal-inspired hotel is 7 km from India Gate.

The polished rooms come with free Wi-Fi and bottled water, as well as desks, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded choices come with lounge access, and some suites have private entrances, separate bedrooms or butler service. There’s 24-hour room service.