r/Hotels_India

Stayed at this beautiful bungalow in Ooty recently and the whole place genuinely felt like something out of a Harry Potter movie 😄

The interiors had this old-school magical vibe with antique furniture, cozy rooms, and fairy-tale aesthetics everywhere. Add the misty Ooty weather and greenery outside and it becomes peak holiday mood honestly.

Honeysuckle suits Stumpfields

The palace is absolutely majestic.

Brief Video of our room - Badal Mahal

The peacocks on the property as such a delight to watch.

Rs 350 for a one night stay at Hotel Tshering Denzongpa, Darjeeling, India

How much has inflation soared from 2000 to 2026!

Stayed at the iconic The Savoy, Mussoorie and absolutely loved the old-world British-era charm it carries. The property feels royal, elegant, and full of history. The weather in Mussoorie adds so much more beauty to the overall experience, making the stay feel even more magical. The activities included by the hotel were also thoughtfully planned and genuinely fun.

The only area that could use some improvement is the breakfast spread — it was decent, but didn’t quite match the overall luxury experience of the property. Overall, still a beautiful and memorable stay.

I've just realised I'm not using the services of a butler at luxury hotels. I read elsewhere that people ask them to unpack your suitcase or even arrange the closet. I've never done any of these things.

I've a stay coming up at St Regis and I'd like to try asking something from them. But I'm not sure what can be asked without sounding rude.

Any tips? What do you usually ask the concierge to do?

I'd a brief stay at Andaz.

Loved the vibe of the hotel. Great service.

Get the runway view room if every staying here.

We were blown away by Hermitage Hotel in Mt Cook, New Zealand.

Where have you seen the most magnificent lobby?

Might be helpful for anyone planning a Thailand trip. Sharing a list of top hotels which have free night offers live.

Top Hotels with free night offers:

Apart from free night offer, most top hotels have the VIP perks available which include:

• $100 hotel credit
• Complimentary breakfast
• Room upgrade

The above list is not comprehensive and we'd be glad to check for any specific luxury hotel. Please note these offers can't be booked directly and are only applicable via their VIP perks programs.

Happy to answer any questions on this! Also, will be glad to assist anyone in availing VIP perks and booking via these programs.

I found it quite decent. There aren't a lot of branded service apartment options.

This one was a convenient choice for Pune.

Stayed in Radisson, Danang in this ocean view room in July, 2025 for 4 days. Hotel is on the famous promenade across the My Khe beach. Entire check-in experience turned out to be quite disastrous and took almost two hours. Hotel gives the feel of a regular business hotel and the rooms are also just about ordinary. Buffet spread decent. Has an infinity pool but then almost every hotel facing the My Khe Beach has an infinity pool. The mannerisms of some of the staff is not what is expected from a top tier global hotel brand.

I am a VIP member of Radisson. The present booking at Radisson Danang was done through non revenue points. At the time of check in (which took way longer than needed), I was refused any VIP membership perks point blank. Infact I was also told that no breakfast perk will be provided. I ended up paying a significant amount for a room upgrade+using breakfast facilities. Terribly terribly disappointed with the hotel and the staff.

Everything needs improvement at the hotel- the hotel is neither a business hotel and definitely not a leisure hotel.

Experience: Not So Good

Stayed at The Panache Kautilya, Patna in Room 3009 in April, 2026. Room being a corner room was bigger than the other rooms. There was constant noise from the exhaust throughout the stay, which can be pretty irritating. Bathroom does not have a soap, shampoo holder stand. We faced certain problems with the TV and had to call the hotel staff multiple times. Staff is nice and pleasant. Room and the Hotel is pretty fancy by Patna standards and was probably very much needed.

Hotel is very nicely and strategically located on R- Block, very close to Atal Path and the newly built MLa Quarters. The renovated Planetarium is also 10 mins away in cab.

Breakfast is served on the ground floor Tamra Restaurant with a very limited menu- for that fancy a hotel in Patna. Taste: Horrendous! An that’s an understatement. Almost every item is terrible.

Experience: Good! Stay: Recommended!

Sharing a few just released offers in case anyone's planning a stay at Oberoi.

3rd Night Free offer currently running at following Oberoi hotels:

Key Details:

• The offer currently is valid for stays till July 31.
• Booking Window ends May 26.
• Additional 6% discount available.

The 6% additional discount is available for a limited period. I'll be glad to assist anyone in availing the offer with the additional discount.

Had a reasonably good at Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR. Had booked 2 rooms and had requested for a higher floor. Was given the rooms on the 8th Floor. Welcome drinks are available and tilak was applied and tulsi mala is given. Has a bakery, kids play area, play room with pool and TT table, pottery making on the ground floor. Restaurant is also on the ground floor and breakfast is served at the same place. Food has good variety and there’s a flutist who played lovely songs. The Resort also arranges archery, cricket and badminton- on charge.

Good experience! Recommended!

Found this gem of a property:Coorg wilderness resort and spa.

The whole property is set in grove overlooking hills. The rooms are set at various levels and allows you to spend some quiet days.

I spent some relaxed 3 days doing nothing. The food here is good, breakfast and high tea is part of the package. För food , you have the option of south Indian non-vegetarian and south Indian vegetarian restaurant. There is also a multi cuisine restaurant:Habba plus room-service.

Swimming pool, fully functional gym and a bar ensures you have ample to spend your time and don't have to go out. The hotel also arranges a number of nature walks , guided yoga, coffee tour etc. I must confess I didn't attend any of these as I am traveling with my 78 year old mother.

Most underrated “membership” for Indian travelers: owning a single share of Indian Hotels (IHCL).

Here is what the shareholder perk looks like right now:

•	Discount: 25% off on stays, dining and spa at Taj, Vivanta and Ginger.

•	Cap: Up to ₹2,500 off per bill, 10 dining coupons a year, 1 stay coupon. So roughly ₹25,000 maximum annual benefit if you fully use them.

•	Coverage: Valid across 100+ properties under Taj, Vivanta and Ginger in India.

•	Minimum: Even 1 share of IHCL is enough to qualify.

Example: If a Taj stay costs ₹10,000, after the 25% shareholder discount you pay ₹7,500.

Multiple family members can get 1 share each in case more coupons are required.

Has anyone used this or something similar?