Kolkata

The height of elegance, this impeccably maintained Victorian landmark in the center of town has an off-white facade and a rich marble and dark-wood interior. — Fodor's

The original hotel which stood on this site was described by Mark Twain as 'the Jewel of the East' and the new owners have paid as close an eye to heritage as to modern facilities. — The Telegraph

Eight perfectly pitched rooms are named for colours but also take subthemes, Bengali movies in 'Charcoal', Kumartuli goddesses in 'Vermilion'. — Lonely Planet

Lavish retreat overlooking Kolkata's largest park with a signature Taj spa and nine dining options. — Jetsetter

Proudly eco-friendly, the rectilinear buildings of this 2003 'seven-star resort' are ranged around attractive lily-ponds which naturally filter and recycle liquid waste. — Lonely Planet

This friendly 12-room family hotel is perched above an internet cafe in a residential area that’s calm yet relatively handy for the city centre and Motherhouse. — Lonely Planet

The most unusual place to stay in Kolkata. Lush grounds abound with exotic bird and plant life, and even a family of hyenas which sing for the guests at twilight every day. — Frommer's