Taj Falaknuma Palace

2000 feet above Hyderabad, this luxurious 5-star property features a blend of colonial and Indian designs. It houses a heritage walk with beautifully crafted objects from the world over and a first-rate spa. Featuring high wood-beamed ceilings, these spacious rooms are furnished with pastel shades, floral fabrics and fine wood fittings. In-room comforts include down comforters and Egyptian cotton linens. Afternoons can be spent in the oak-paneled Palace Library or in the Billiards Room. Other features are a landscaped pool, fitness facilities and custom tailoring. Taj Falaknuma Palace is 3 miles from the beautiful Charminar monument and Chaumallah Palace. Offering free parking, it is about a 20-minute drive from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Banjara Hills. With 6 dining options, highlights include afternoon tea in The Jade Room and relaxing sessions in the Hookah Lounge. There is also an Italian restaurant and poolside bar. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a mini-bar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.