Accommodation

We at Soul of India Tours always try to choose the best hotels in each category which are value for money and have character. We mostly like to offer heritage hotels which have lot of unique things to offer, character and charm. They are usually the former regal estates of royal families and many still reside within the complexes. Being privately owned they are fastidiously operated offering that bit more than a chain hotel. We personally inspect each and every property meticulously. We have found them to be warm heartedly welcoming with a true essence of Indian charm and hospitality unparalleled anywhere else.

Whatever rating you choose rest assure we have sieved through and found the hidden gems.

Five Star Hotels

These are hotels that offer extremely high levels of accommodations and services. The properties offer a high degree of personal service. Although most five-star hotels are large properties, sometimes the small independent (non-chain) property offers an elegant intimacy that cannot be achieved in the larger setting.

Typical National Chains:

Double Tree Hilton
Crowne Plaza
Trident
CGH Earth Hotels
The Lalit
Ramada Hotels
Marriott
Radisson
The Claridges, Delhi
Samode Haveli, Jaipur

Four Star Hotels

Formal hotels with a level of service is well above average and the rooms are well appointed and well furnished. These properties are of above average standards and offer a delightful well serviced experience.

Examples of hotels that we use frequently for our guests:

The Accord Metropolitan, Chennai
Gulaal hotel, Jaisalmer
Holiday Inn in Jaipur
Vivaana Haveli in Mandawa
Sarovar hotel in Agra
Rivatas by Ideal, Varanasi
Jivitesh Delhi

Three Star Hotels

The three-star hotels we assign are at the higher end of the three-star rating. Well-appointed rooms and charmingly decorated.

Examples of hotels that we use frequently for our guests:

Devi Bhawan in Jodhpur
Heritage Inn - Jaisalmer
Traditional Heritage Haveli in Jaipur
Orchha Resort - Orchha
Taj Vilas in Agra
Pushkar Palace
Mandir Palace Jaisalmer
Treetop Periyar
The Killians, Kochi
Hotel Atithi TGI Grand, Pondicherry
Fortune Pandiyan - Madurai

Five Star Plus Luxury Hotels

With extravagance infused into its very veins the opulence is a unique experience unavailable in any other part of the world. India has redefined eccentricity within its five-star plus luxury hotels. The majestic treatment of its guests is the same as once experienced by royalty of a yesteryear. Sublime in every aspect it is hard to go back to reality.

The most well-known brands belonging to this category include the

The Oberoi
Taj
Leela Palace
Grand Hyatt
The Imperial
Aman I Khas
Coconut Lagoon - Kumarakom
Marari Beach Resort

Heritage Hotels In India

The palatial residences, forts of the erstwhile Indian Maharajahs [Kings] have been transformed into heritage hotels. By staying in any of the heritage hotels in India you can enjoy a pampering treatment like kings and queens. These hotels are well equipped with every modern day facility coupled with flawless hospitality of the staff members. Most of the palaces and mansions of the royal families all around the country are now turned into luxury, budget and boutique hotels. We have budget, medium and luxury Heritage hotels in India.

Budget Heritage

With all modern amenities of 3 star category hotels.

Examples:

Traditional Heritage Haveli, Jaipur
Grand Haveli,Nawalgarh
Diggi Palace Jaipur
Jaipur House Mount Abu
Ganga Mahal Bikaner
Devi Bhawan Jodhpur
Castle Bijaipur
Jagat Niwas Palace
Shikarbadi Udaipur
Rohetgarh, Rohet
Roopniwas, Shekhawati
Mandir Palace Jaisalmer

Classic Heritage

With all modern amenities of 4 star category hotels.

Examples:

Gajner Palace, Bikaner
Lalgarh Palace Bikaner
Dera Mandawa Jaipur
Balsamand Palace hotel Jodhpur
Fort ChanwaLuni
Ajit Bhawan Jodhpur
Deogarh Mahal
Khimsar Fort
Fort Khejarla
Vivaana Haveli, Mandawa
Castle Mandawa
Alsisar Haveli Jaipur
Maidens Holel
Fort Barli
Haveli Dharampura

Grand Heritage

With all modern amenities of 5 star category hotels, theses glandulous estates offer a miraculous pomp and pampering. With extremely high standards you will be in awe of the truly remarkable experience.

Examples:

Raas hotel Jodhpur
Samode Haveli Jaipur
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Lake Palace Udaipur
Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur
Shahpura Bagh
Laxmi Niwas Palace Bikaner
Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur.
The Malabar House

Homestays

What better way to see India than staying with a local. From grandiose stately homes to small garden villas. Homestays cater to all with the large scale assortment on offer. They offer more of a true insight into the real soul of India than staying in a hotel. By staying with locals, you become infused with the not just being a tourist, rather one of the family. You will have the privileges of witnessing the daily life in the area and the added advantage of your hosts being able to give you their expertise tips and being there for you just like a family member. They offer a much more personalised experience.