Hôtels de luxe en India

The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur occupies a former military fort 20 minutes from the centre, transformed into a horizontal palace where one moves between domed pavilions, lotus ponds and bougainvillea alleys. The rooms (45 m² minimum) blend Makrana marble, carved wood and restored Rajput frescoes, bathrooms in local stone with separate bath. The 930 m² spa offers Ayurvedic treatments in vaulted rooms, 27-metre pool lined with white colonnades. We tested the butler service: discreet, efficient, never intrusive. From 402 € per night, a rate justified by the scale of the estate and the quality of execution. The distance to the centre requires a taxi or shuttle, but it is the price of absolute calm. An Indian palace that assumes its heritage without falling into cinematic decor ✨

RAAS Devigarh occupies an 18th-century Rajput fort perched on a hill in Delwara, about thirty minutes from Udaipur. The restoration made the radical choice of white: marble, plaster and pared-back volumes replace the original frescoes and mirrors, except in a few suites that kept them. The result surprises at first, so sharp is the contrast with the ornament-laden Rajasthani forts, then convinces with the light that crosses the inner courtyards. The infinity pool, carved into the old armoury courtyard, looks directly onto the Aravalli hills with no building on the horizon. The spa and fitness room occupy a separate wing, more intimate than a classic palace spa but consistent with the scale of the place. Count on from 408 € per night, airport shuttle and parking included, a rate that remains reasonable for a privatised fort of this scale. 128 reviews and a score of 9.8/10 confirm attentive service, rare at this distance from the main tourist routes 😌

The Oberoi Udaivilas unfolds in white domes and inner courtyards on the banks of Lake Pichola, in Udaipur. We enter via an avenue lined with fountains, beneath hand-sculpted arches. The score of 9.7/10 from 196 reviews surprises at first glance, but the welcome and the calm of the place explain it quickly. The rooms, very spacious, open onto gardens or the lake, with marble on the floor and dark wood furniture inlaid with Rajasthani motifs. The rate starts at 906 € per night, which places the address among the most expensive palaces in India. The pool, the spa and the fitness room occupy a separate wing, far from any city noise. Here, luxury lies mainly in the silence and the space, more than in an excess of equipment 😌.

The Oberoi New Delhi rises on the edge of the Delhi Golf Club, away from the bustle of Connaught Place. The score climbs to 9.6/10 from 639 reviews, a rare score for a five-star of this size. Two outdoor pools set the rhythm of the days, one for swimming, the other for simply lounging by the water. The spa and fitness centre complete the wellness offering, with no public detail on the treatments offered. Free wifi covers the entire property, right down to the free private parking, a rarity in the Indian capital. Count from 605 € per night, a rate that places the address among the most expensive in Delhi. The airport shuttle simplifies arrival, but the neighbourhood remains residential and institutional, not a base for exploring old Delhi on foot. 😌

The Imperial, New Delhi occupies an art deco building constructed in 1936, at a time when the city dreamed of being an imperial capital. The corridors smell of polished wood and old paper, lined with engravings and colonial maps that tell the story of the subcontinent. We sleep there from 801 € a night, a rate that places the establishment in the upper end of the Indian market. The two outdoor pools, lined with palm trees, offer a real breath of fresh air in a city often saturated with traffic. The spa and fitness room complete a solid wellness offer without being excessive. The service remains very formal, sometimes a little ceremonious for those seeking relaxation. An address for those who want to sleep in history rather than in a glass lobby 😌.

The Leela Palace New Delhi stands in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, between embassies and state gardens. The white marble of the lobby captures light filtered by a central dome, more like an official residence than a hotel hall. We reach it via an avenue lined with palms, a rare calm for a capital of 20 million inhabitants. The generous rooms play on embroidered fabrics and dark wood, with views over the pool or inner gardens. The outdoor pool, lined with shaded loungers, remains one of the few cool spots during Delhi's hot months. On the dining side, Jamavar and Le Cirque raise the bar, between refined Indian cuisine and an international register. From 660 € a night, a rate that mainly reflects service and calm rarely found elsewhere in the neighbourhood. 😌

Sawai Man Mahal occupies a 1740 haveli on Bhawani Singh Road, two kilometres from the City Palace. We sleep in high-ceilinged rooms, floors in white Makrana marble, carved jali windows, sheesham wood furniture. The central pool is lined with restored Shekhawati frescoes, the water reflects the ogive arches. The spa offers Ayurvedic massages and treatments with saffron from Kashmir. From 195 € a night, we find here the human scale that the great palaces of Jaipur have lost. The restaurant serves family Rajasthani cuisine, recipes passed down by the grandmother of the current owner ✨

The Royal Heritage Haveli occupies an aristocratic residence in the Khatipura district, away from the tourist bustle of the old town. We sleep in rooms with thick walls, painted ceilings, carved wooden furniture, some with jali balconies (openwork stone screen). The pool takes centre stage in the paved courtyard, surrounded by columned arcades, light dimmed in the evening by copper lanterns. The spa offers Ayurvedic massages, hammam, a fitness room that is correct without pretension. From 108 € per night, an exceptional value for money for a 5★ heritage property in India. The airport shuttle avoids haggling with taxis on arrival. We recommend for a first stay in Jaipur, the address combines architectural authenticity and modern comfort without folklore ✨

Hotel Narayan Vilas stands in Jagat Pura, a residential district north-east of Jaipur, behind the Kangchenjunga buildings. We are far from the City Palace and the tourist circuits, which explains the rate from 16,58 € per night for a 5★. The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, room service operates, private parking is included. The on-site restaurant offers standard Indian cuisine, without gastronomic pretensions. The address suits travellers seeking a comfortable base to explore Jaipur without paying the premium of heritage hotels in the centre. We recommend it for long stays or families who prioritise space and calm over views of the monuments.

The Taj Lake Palace Udaipur literally floats on Lac Pichola, accessible only by boat from the shore. Built in 1746 by the Maharana Jagat Singh II, the white marble palace seems suspended between sky and water depending on the light of day. One reaches it after a ten-minute crossing, an arrival ceremony that immediately sets the tone for the stay. The 278 reviews we collected praise a service deemed impeccable, with an overall score of 9.4/10. The rate starts at 1 685 € per night, far from insignificant even for an Indian palace. Some rooms, the older ones, retain a busy decoration that will not appeal to all contemporary tastes. The sunset viewed from the inner gardens remains, itself, hard to match elsewhere in the region 😌.

Trident Udaipur occupies the shores of Lake Pichola, a few cable lengths from the City Palace, in a building with Rajasthani palace lines, white domes and ornate jalis. The score of 9.4/10 on 766 reviews is no coincidence. The rooms, sober and bright, open onto the lake or onto interior gardens planted with bougainvilleas, with dark wood furniture and discreet Rajasthani fabrics. The outdoor pool, surrounded by local stone, overlooks the Aravalli hills. The spa remains modest compared to establishments of the same standing in Udaipur, but sufficient for a massage after a day of visits. From 123 € per night, it is one of the rare 5-star hotels on the lake at this rate, with free airport shuttle and parking included. The calm of the site, far from the bustle of the bazaar, makes it a restful base for exploring Udaipur 😌

L'Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur occupies a four-hectare estate on Tonk Road, fifteen minutes from the historic centre. The rooms blend white Makrana marble, carved sheesham wood, Rajasthan block-print textiles, bathrooms in Jaisalmer stone. We tested the spa: correct Ayurvedic treatments, spacious cabins, trained staff but without any particular surprise. The restaurant serves honest regional Indian cuisine, with a tandoor visible from the dining room. From 112 € per night, it is one of the most accessible addresses in the palace segment in Jaipur. The service remains attentive without being intrusive, ideal for a first stay in North India. The pool, surrounded by Mughal gardens, alone justifies the stop ✨

Taj Mahal, New Delhi does not bear the name of the Agra mausoleum but that of the Tata group, and the confusion stops there. The address, No 1 Mansingh Road, places the hotel at the heart of New Delhi's diplomatic district, surrounded by embassies and public gardens. The 1469 reviews collected raise the establishment to 9,3/10, a rare score for a 5-star of this size. We stay from 429,75 € the night, a rate that remains consistent with the level of service observed on site. The outdoor pool and fitness centre give breathing space to a stay often paced by professional appointments. The spa completes the wellness offer, without claiming to rival the great Asian seaside addresses. The real asset remains logistical: airport shuttle and free parking simplify arrival in a city where traffic shows no mercy 😌.

Samode Haveli occupies a Rajput residence from 1747 in the Gangapole district, away from the tourist bustle without being isolated. The rooms overlook arcaded courtyards, Makrana marble floors, hand-painted ceilings, sheesham wood furniture. We slept in a suite with mirrored alcove, efficient air conditioning, bathroom in local stone. The central pool is surrounded by restored frescoes, open all year, lit in the evening by copper lanterns. The spa offers Ayurvedic massages and rose milk treatments, vaulted cabins, hushed atmosphere. From 165 € the night, a rare value for money for a historic palace of this level ✨

The Rambagh Palace occupies the winter residence of maharaja Man Singh II, built in 1835 and expanded until 1925. We sleep in suites with hand-painted ceilings, Rajput frescoes, sheesham wood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl, bathrooms in Makrana marble. The 19-hectare gardens shelter Mughal fountains, rose gardens, white marble pavilions where tea is served in the afternoon. The outdoor pool runs alongside a century-old palm avenue, the Jiva spa offers Ayurvedic treatments in former court chambers. From 368 € per night, which remains accessible for a palace of this scale. The service retains a formality inherited from the princely era, sometimes rigid but always impeccable. We recommend a minimum one-night stay to enjoy the gardens at sunrise ✨

Rajmahal Palace RAAS occupies the former palace of maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, built in 1729 in the C-Scheme district, three kilometres from the City Palace. We cross paved courtyards of white marble, arcaded galleries, salons with restored frescoes. The rooms blend period mouldings and contemporary Indian furniture, some overlook the interior gardens planted with frangipani trees. The spa offers traditional Ayurvedic treatments, the pool is set in the former Mughal garden. From 294 € per night, Booking rating 9.3/10 from 118 reviews. A Rajput palace that owns its history without turning it into a museum ✨

The Leela Palace Udaipur settles directly on the shores of Lake Pichola, at the address that simply bears its name. We stay here for the water, the morning light on the calm surface, and the silence that comes with it. The outdoor pool and the spa occupy a good part of the programme, complemented by a fitness centre for those who do not want to break their routine. The rate climbs quickly, from 819 € per night, which places the address in the upper end of the Indian market. The score of 9.2/10 on 313 Booking reviews confirms a consistent level of service rather than a stroke of luck. Appreciable detail and uncommon at this standing: airport shuttle and parking are free, which avoids the frequent surprise additions in palaces. Family rooms and facilities for disabled people broaden the public without diluting the standing 😌

The Leela Palace Jaipur rises in Kukas, 15 km from the city centre, on an 8-hectare estate that echoes the codes of Rajput palaces: golden domes, pink sandstone arcades, hand-painted frescoes. We slept in spacious rooms (from 45 m²) with private balconies, light marbles, embroidered fabrics and natural stone bathrooms. The 930 m² spa offers traditional Ayurvedic treatments, the outdoor pool is lined with palm trees and shaded pavilions. Dining includes four venues, one signature Indian and one Italian, the service is attentive without being intrusive. From 184 € per night, it is an address for those who wish to discover Jaipur from a true palace, with the comfort of an international 5★ and the soul of Rajasthan. The distance from the centre requires planning for a car, but the free airport shuttle eases arrival ✨

Dileep Kothi occupies a Rajput residence from the early 20th century, transformed into a nine-suite boutique hotel. We sleep in high-ceilinged rooms, whitewashed walls, carved wooden furniture, block-print textiles from Rajasthan. The Dhuleshwar garden isolates from the traffic on Sardar Patel Marg, we take breakfast there under the frangipani trees. The restaurant serves classic Indian cuisine, correct without being memorable. Rates from 98 € per night, a rare value for money for a five-star in Jaipur. The service is attentive, the management knows its regulars. We recommend for the intimacy and the location, a ten-minute walk from the Johari bazaar ✨

YAAN Udaipur stretches at the foot of the Aravalli hills, in Kailashpuri, far from the tourist bustle around Lake Pichola. The property scores 9/10 on 37 reviews, a solid mark for a still little-known establishment. We find an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant, the essentials for a wellness stay without leaving the premises. Rates start from 123 € a night, an accessible positioning for an Indian 5-star. The airport shuttle, included in the services, simplifies arrival from Udaipur. Family rooms and pet welcome broaden the targeted public, from families to travellers with a dog. We stay cautious on the architectural charm, available data do not detail the interior style, to verify on site. 😌

The Lodhi occupies a low, mineral building on Lodhi Road, a stone's throw from the gardens of the same name. We enter via a lobby of light stone and water, where the light of northern India falls flat on shallow pools. The signature of the address comes down to one word: pool, private, on the terrace of certain rooms and suites, a rare luxury even at this price level. The volumes are generous, the contemporary furniture remains sober, dark wood and raw linen dominate. Count from 695 € per night for a standard room, without a pool at this entry level. The spa and fitness centre complete a wellness offering consistent with the spirit of the house. The service, trained at the Leading Hotels of the World school, remains attentive without being overbearing 😌.

The Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals settles on Saheli Marg, in the Pologround district, away from the immediate postcard of Lake Pichola. From 131,63 € per night, the address focuses on a comfort/price ratio that explains its rating of 8.9/10 collected from 369 reviews. We find a spa and a fitness centre on site, two rare amenities at this price level in Udaipur. The hotel's restaurant also provides room service, practical after a day of visits under the Rajasthan heat. Free private parking simplifies arrival by car, the airport shuttle avoids haggling with local taxis. Family rooms and facilities for disabled people broaden the target audience, from business travel to family stays. We remain however on sober factual data, without detail on the style of the rooms or on a signature view, which invites checking the photos before booking.

The Sheraton New Delhi Hotel settles into the District Centre of Saket, a business and shopping district south of the capital. We quickly forget that we are far from the monuments: the hotel plays the efficiency card instead, with airport shuttle and free parking, two details that count in a city where traffic devours schedules. The spa and fitness centre offer a real recovery option after hours of flights or meetings. Nothing ostentatious in the decor, but a comfort that works, air-conditioned room, responsive room service. The restaurant remains correct without being a destination in itself, we eat there without disappointment or dazzle. Count from 523 EUR per night, a rate that remains high for the area if we compare to nearby business hotels. It is a hotel we choose for logistics rather than emotion 😌

The Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur occupies a wing of the City Palace, the historic residence of the maharanas of Mewar on the shores of Lake Pichola. We enter through a white marble courtyard, under sculpted arcades several centuries old. The view from the rooms overlooks the calm waters of the lake and the Aravalli hills in the background. The pool, backed against the palace walls, remains one of the rare places where we can swim with a royal view without leaving the historic precinct. Some rooms remain more sober than the state suites, the grand luxury concentrates mainly in the common areas. The rate starts at 583 € per night, reasonable for sleeping in a palace still linked to the royal family of Mewar. Room service and the spa complete the ensemble, without claiming to rival western palaces on this precise ground. 😌

The Shangri-La Eros New Delhi rises on Ashoka Road, a stone's throw from the geometric circle of Connaught Place. Behind the contemporary facade, glass and light stone, the lobby plays the card of polished marble and clean lines. Here, no old colonial stones but a five-star hotel designed for business travellers and long stays. The outdoor pool, lined with sun loungers, offers a welcome break in the heat of Delhi. The spa and fitness centre complete a solid wellbeing offer, without being excessive. Count from 270,80 € per night, a rate that remains reasonable for the category and location. The real asset remains the private free parking, a precious rarity in this congested neighbourhood 😌.

The Claridges New Delhi occupies a plush address on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, a stone's throw from the embassies. We arrive via a tree-lined driveway, far from the din of Connaught Place. The score of 8.8 from 732 reviews confirms a rare consistency for a hotel of this size. The outdoor pool, lined with palm trees, remains one of the rare silent luxuries of the diplomatic quarter. Count from 270,79 € per night, a fair rate for the palace category in Northern India. The spa and fitness room complete a solid wellness offering, without excessive pretension. We simply regret the absence of an identified signature restaurant, which leaves the lobby a little neutral in the evening 😌.

Taj Palace, New Delhi occupies a strategic position on Sardar Patel Marg, in the heart of the diplomatic district of Chanakyapuri. With 2 027 reviews and a score of 8.7/10, the establishment displays a rare consistency for a hotel of this scale. The outdoor pool and fitness centre offer a real break after long days of meetings. The spa and wellness centre remain discreet about their precise offerings, but the very existence of the service weighs in the balance. Family rooms, disabled access and free Wi-Fi everywhere: practical comfort takes precedence here over flashy decor. The airport shuttle saves precious time, with Indira Gandhi airport being about twenty minutes away. Count from 676,99 € per night, a rate consistent for a 5-star hotel designed above all for business stays and families in transit.

The Haveli Dharampura & Golden Haveli occupies a 19th-century residence tucked into the narrow lanes of Gali Guliyan, a short walk from the Jama Masjid. The restoration, honoured with a UNESCO Asia-Pacific award in 2017, has revived the red sandstone arcades and carved wooden jharokhas that frame the inner courtyard. We reach on foot from Chandni Chowk, rickshaws and street vendors threading through the market din before silence returns behind the porch. The rooms, dressed with Mughal miniatures and embroidered textiles, remain modest in size yet generous in character. Room service and free Wi-Fi cover the essentials, without claiming the pomp of the large international chains. From 225 € a night, the rate stays fair for a living monument listed by UNESCO. The rooftop, with its view over the mosque domes, is worth the detour alone, especially at sunset 😌.

The Fern Bambora Fort Udaipur settles into an old fort in Rajasthan, in Bambora, far from the crowds around Lake Pichola. We head there for the silence as much as for the price: rooms start at 45,55 € per night, rare for a five-star property. The pool occupies the inner courtyard, surrounded by thick walls that keep the cool even in full heat. The restaurant serves unpretentious cuisine, correct without being a destination in itself. Room service completes the offer for evenings when going out holds no interest. The airport shuttle and private parking simplify arrival in a rural area poorly served by conventional transport. Only 32 reviews to date signal a hotel still little known, with a solid score of 8,6/10 😌.