Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. A Maharaja's retreat where guests will feel pampered and spoiled in ways that only royals become accustomed to. The lobby alone is a sight to behold, with its huge, domed ceiling presiding over a patterned marble floor that extends outwards from an elaborate central seating area.

Choose from among 75 rooms and suites in what was once one of the world's largest residences. From the ornate Maharani Suite, with etched black glass, pink, and mirror accents, to the Art Deco-laden Royal Suites, with their fairy-tale views of the courtyard's fountain, each room is the stuff Bollywood dreams are made of.

Retreat to the Jiva Grande spa to enjoy traditional aromatherapy, and a more colonial game of squash. Finally, take a dip in the Zodiac Pool, surrounded by the murals of Stefan Norblin. When hungry, be prepared to be spoiled by the bountiful culinary traditions of Jodhpur: Makhaniya Lassi, Pyaaj Kachori, or for the more daring, Hot and Spicy Mirchibada.