No. 01
2 hotels
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
5 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
ITC Maratha, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai
An imposing exterior dome shelters an atrium lined with palms, Rajasthan-style stone jali screens, and Ajanta-style frescoes. Landscaped outdoor swimming pool and sun deck
Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Miaja Design Group layers sleek French Art Nouveau lines with sculpted Indian geometric motifs. Open-air outdoor swimming pool on the recreation deck
Taj Santacruz
A six-story color-changing mirror-inlay atrium mural anchors the gilded Art Deco lobby. Outdoor swimming pool featuring mosaic bottom detailing and hydromassage fountains
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
