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TOP ICONIC HOTELS IN INDIA
Hashtag Magazine
|February 2023
India has a vast choice of luxurious hotels, including palace hotels, tented camps, and boat hotels, all with exquisite architecture, royal ambiance, grand living style, and world-class chefs preparing international cuisine. Local and foreign travellers alike are looking for a royal experience to share with their loved ones. We've compiled a list of the top 15 iconic hotels in India that you should visit.
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The Leela Palace,
Udaipur
The Leela Palace has been ranked one of the world’s best hotels in Udaipur. Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, Leela Palace has 80 luxury rooms and offers panoramic views of the mountains and beautiful lakes. The Music theatre, folk performance, and beautiful décor in the hotel reflect the cultural history of Rajasthan.
Price: Rs 26,550 per night.
Location: Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Umaid Bhawan Palace,
Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace was built by H.H.Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji from 1928 to 1943 in the desert capital of Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawan invites visitors to witness the beauty and antique collections of the golden era. The palace has 347 rooms and the hotel wing of the palace is managed by the Taj group of hotels, and is also called Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur.
Price: Rs 33,866 per night
Location: Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
JW Marriott Jaipur Resort and Spa,
Kukas
This story is from the February 2023 edition of Hashtag Magazine.
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