Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.
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Travel site Tripadvisor has announced its Travelers' Choice Awards for 2012. The awards, based on feedback received from travelers all over the world, include the Top 25 Heritage Hotels in India.
Not surprisingly, the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur occupies number one position on the list. Often referred to as the "Jewel of Jaipur", it's frequently voted the best hotel in India and the world. Also not surprising, 18 out of the 25 top heritage hotels are located in Rajasthan, particularly Jaipur and Jodhpur. It's quite unexpected, and pleasing, to see that a couple of hotels from Alleppey (gateway to the Kerala backwaters) have made the list too.
Here's how the list looks:
- Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
- Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
- Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
- Jaiwana Haveli, Udaipur (budget)
- Samode Palace, Jaipur
- Ratan Vilas, Jodhpur
- Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, Alleppey
- Rohet Garh, Rohet
- KTDC Lake Palace, Thekkady
- Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
- Samode Haveli, Jaipur
- Roopangarh Fort, Kishangarh
- Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel, Udaipur
- Brunton Boatyard, Kochi
- Gajner Palace Hotel, Bikaner
- The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur
- Naila Bagh Palace, Jaipur
- The House of MG, Ahmedabad
- Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur
- Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur
- Raheem Residency, Alleppey
- Diggi Palace, Jaipur
- Madhuban Hotel, Jaipur (mid range)
- Umaid Mahal, Jaipur (mid range)
- Connaught House, Mount Abu
Agree or disagree? Which heritage hotels do you think deserve to be in the top 25?
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