Taj Krishna, Hyderabad

This luxe hotel is 2 km from the Khairatabad Railway Station and 7 km from the Salar Jung Museum.

The bright, elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and minibars. Suites add living rooms. Upgraded suites add whirlpool baths and butler service. The lone presidential suite adds a terrace with a pool. Room service is offered 24/7.

Freebies (for club-level room guests) include continental breakfast, drinks, airport transfers and 24/7 valet service. There are 4 restaurants (Chinese, Italian, multi- and local cuisine), a cosy tea lounge and a stylish bar. Other amenities include a fitness room and an outdoor pool, plus a hot tub, a steam room and a beauty salon.