Changing the old building into the inn is one of India’s strategy to attract tourists as well as treating the historical assets. Here are four of them.
The Neemrana Fort-Palace
The palace which built in 1456 was restored and transformed into a luxury hotel in the 1980s by wealthy businessmen, Aman Nath and Francis Wacziarg. This complex area of 10 hectares can accommodate only 40 rooms and each equipped with a private veranda so the guests can act like the sultan who was staring at the his lands in the foothills. Neemrana is also a home for eight restaurants offering variety of Rajasthan and French menu. Neemrana Village, Alwar, Rajasthan, T.941 4050 068, www.neemranahotels.com, starting at $140.
Taj Garden Retreat
Located on the edge of Lake Vembanad, about 14 kilometers from Kottayam railway station, luxury resort, called “Small Jewels Kumarakom” It occupies a 123 years old building from British missionary Henry Baker. Taj Garden has 201 deluxe type rooms, 52 suites and 12 grand suites. Lodging type of villa-style architecture is designed using a mixture of Edwardian and Kerala. For guests who want to taste the natural beauty surrounding the resort, the manager provides various activities such as kayaking, jet skiing, biking, and fishing. 1 / 404, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, T.91 481 252 5711, www.tajhotels.com, starting at $188.
Balaram Palace Resort
The hills, green parks, and river flow is the most sweet objects that decorate Balaram Palace. In the 1940s, this former palace building a halfway house for the family weekend Lohani Nawab, Jalore ruling dynasty. In total there are only 17 rooms at this luxury inn, some equipped with British colonial-style fireplace. The nice, the rooms the most luxurious suite types only on official 4000 rupees, or about $80 per night. For nature lovers, Balaram has a land area of five hectares had cleaved a path for those who love cross country and equestrian activities. Chitrasani Village, Gujarat, T.91 84 278 2742, www.balarampalace.com, starting at $51.
Usha Kiran Palace
The building that stood 120 years ago had become a place for the British aristocracy during a visit to India. Walls made of stone and sand decorated with carvings that tell the character of artistic glory Jivaji Maharaja Rao Scindia. Usha Kiran offers superior type rooms, deluxe, and suites with the most expensive rate of about $600 per night. This place is the flagship facility Jiva Spa, the only spa in the world to bring live music to accompany the traditional Hindi massage session. Jayendraganj Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, T.91 751 2444 000, www.tajhotels.com, starting at $142.