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Rambagh, Jaipur From $1,100

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

“Palatial heirloom oasis”

Heritage Classic Luxe Central

Falaknuma, Hyderabad From $600

Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

“Restored Nizami palace”

Luxe Heritage Design Secluded

Pichola, Udaipur From $1,200

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

“Floating marble hideaway”

Luxe Heritage Classic Secluded

Apollo Bandar, Mumbai From $500

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

“Harbourfront palace beacon”

Heritage Classic Luxe Central

Coorg 2012 $$$

Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg

“Hilltop rainforest estate”

Design Wellness Local Secluded

Byasi, Rishikesh From $450

Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa

“Terraced Himalayan estate”

Design Wellness Local Secluded

Cantt Area, Jodhpur From $950

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

“Art Deco royal palace”

Design Luxe Heritage Secluded

Chennai 2018 $$$

Taj Connemara, Chennai

“Colonial heritage landmark”

Heritage Classic Design Central

Benaulim, Goa From $450

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

“Secluded coastal hideaway”

Wellness Resort Luxe Secluded

Emboodhu Finolhu, Maldives From $900

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives

“Secluded lagoon retreat”

Luxe Resort Wellness Secluded

Apollo Bandar, Mumbai From $300

Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai

“Harbourfront hospitality citadel”

Classic Local Luxe Central

Nadesar, Varanasi From $750

Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi

“Neoclassical maharaja palace”

Luxe Heritage Local Quiet

Civil Lines, Jaipur $$$

Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur

“Mughal garden palace”

Heritage Luxe Resort Central

Victoria, London From $750

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

“Victorian courtyard lodgings”

Luxe Design Heritage Central

Kappil, Bekal $$$

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

“Houseboat-inspired backwater resort”

Resort Design Wellness Secluded

Hembadhu, Maldives From $600

Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives

“Private reef playground”

Resort Luxe Wellness Secluded

Jamdoli, Jaipur $$$

Taj Devi Ratn Resort & Spa, Jaipur

“Astronomical modernist showpiece”

Design Luxe Resort Secluded

Lutyens Delhi, New Delhi From $350

Taj Mahal, New Delhi

“Lutyens' diplomatic flagship”

Classic Luxe Local Central

Jayendraganj, Gwalior From $200

Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior

“Indo-Gothic royal estate”

Heritage Luxe Wellness Central

Kodiyat, Udaipur $$$

Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur

“Contemporary foothill resort”

Design Wellness Resort Secluded

City Centre, Cape Town $$$

Taj Cape Town, South Africa

“Restored banking landmark”

Luxe Heritage Wellness Central

Business Bay, Dubai From $250

Taj Dubai

“Subcontinental hospitality showpiece”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai From $250

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

“Ayurvedic beachfront oasis”

Luxe Wellness Resort Secluded

Sinquerim, Goa $$$$

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa

“Laterite coastal resort”

Luxe Resort Classic Secluded

Surajkund, Faridabad $$

Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR

“Aravalli stepwell resort”

Design Wellness Resort Quiet

Theog, Shimla $$$

Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla

“Forested ridge lodge”

Design Resort Local Secluded

Alipore, Kolkata $$$

Taj Bengal, Kolkata

“Leafy atrium landmark”

Luxe Classic Local Quiet

Gurugram 2013 $$$

Taj City Centre, Gurugram

“Monumental glass city hotel”

Design Wellness Luxe Central

Tirumurthy Nagar, Chennai $$$

Taj Coromandel, Chennai

“Diplomatic grand hotel”

Luxe Classic Local Central

Kovalam 2004 $$$

Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa, Kovalam

“Hillside lagoon estate”

Wellness Resort Luxe Secluded

Vile Parle East, Mumbai $$$

Taj Santacruz

“Art Deco runway palace”

Design Luxe Local Central

Nirankari Colony, Amritsar $$$

Taj Swarna, Amritsar

“Contemporary Punjabi hotel”

Luxe Wellness Local Central

Pirojshanagar, Mumbai From $200

Taj The Trees, Mumbai

“Mangrove garden haven”

Design Wellness Luxe Quiet

Union Square, San Francisco From $200

Taj Campton Place, San Francisco

“Refined Union Square lodgings”

Luxe Heritage Classic Lively

Mount Mary, Mumbai $$$

Taj Lands End, Mumbai

“Modernist seaside tower”

Luxe Wellness Social Central

Willingdon Island, Kochi $$$

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

“Victorian harbour estate”

Heritage Resort Classic Secluded

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.