Palaces of India offer a peek into the life and times of bygone royalty. Here are a few gorgeous palace-turned-luxury hotels across the country that we love ❤️ From awe-inspiring architecture and grand interiors to rich cuisines, culture and art here’s your chance to feel like royalty on your next holiday.

Belgadia Palace, Orissa

Tucked away in the quaint heritage town of Baripada in Mayurbhanj lies a beautiful piece of Kalinga history refurbished with modern amenities. The wild natural beauty of the Odia countryside surrounds the tropical art deco sanctuary that is Belgadia Palace.

Ahilya Fort, Madhya Pradesh

Ahilya Fort is an 18th-century fort-converted hotel that brings scenic beauty, history & royal heritage together. The 19 chambers occupying six towers have unique personalities, with splashes of colour inspired by Maheshwari sarees and uninterrupted views of the Narmada river & the Ahilyeshwar temple.

Kathiwada Rajmahal, Madhya Pradesh

Inundated with memorabilia, art deco furniture, precious books, photographs & family heirlooms, this palace-turned-hotel in Kathiwara encapsulates the regal era gone by. The spacious rooms with vintage furniture and modern bathrooms are a traveller's delight.

Stok Palace, Ladakh

This 200-year-old palace-turned-boutique hotel towers over a hill overlooking the valley of Singey Sangpo. Stok Palace houses over 260 rooms, royal apartments, a monastery, a three-storeyed granary, and guest rooms, all connected by a labyrinth of corridors, courtyards & hallowed hallways.

Sawantwadi Palace, Goa

Set in the foothills of the Sindhudurg range, Sawantwadi Palace is a humble royal experience full of history. Made with red laterite stones and English-style arches, surrounded by landscaped gardens & coconut groves, this art hotel houses stunning pieces of Ganjifa Art and Lacquerware.

Jehan Numa Fort, Madhya Pradesh

The Jehan Numa Palace is a regal 19th-century residence set on the slopes of Shamla Hill is a rare fusion of contemporary comfort and care. This stunning white structure combines British Colonial, Italian Renaissance and Classical Greek architecture sprinkled with colourful bougainvillaea and Champa all around.

Rambha Palace, Orissa 

Like a jewel on the banks of the picturesque Chilika Lake, lies one of Odisha’s iconic palaces. Built in 1791, Rambha Palace is now restored to a luxury boutique hotel and wellness retreat, it showcases the best of Odia handicrafts and culture through a contemporary lens.

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