Sarva Palli Lucknow, India
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Saraca Hotels & ResortsRestored Art Deco bungalow
The 1936 Art Deco bungalow runs on traditional Awadhi hospitality, centered on breezy courtyards and wide lawns.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-carved wooden headboards and traditional Chikan embroidery cushions open onto tiled garden patios.
Notable
A restored 1936 Art Deco bungalow preserving original architectural bones across lush courtyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The historic hotel, located inside an Art Deco-style bungalow and surrounded by manicured green lawns and reflecting pools, is rich with turn-of-the-century charm.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Leafy Mall Avenue borders the grounds, and the historic markets of Hazratganj are a short drive away.
The rooms
Carved wooden headboards and antique chairs furnish the bedrooms, which open directly onto colorfully tiled garden terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden loungers and thatched parasols border the outdoor pool, which reflects the white Art Deco facade.
The spa
Olive Spa is built around a living Saraca tree, with private rooms for Moroccan bodywork and therapeutic baths.
Restaurant
Azrak
Blue geometric tiles stretch beneath crystal chandeliers, where the kitchen prepares Hyderabadi and Rajasthani royal court recipes.
At the table
Cocktails are poured on the open rooftop lounge at dusk. Down in the courtyard, 1936 Ristorante bakes wood-fired pizzas.
How it began
The estate takes its name from century-old Saraca trees shading the grounds of the original 1936 residential bungalow.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.