10 Expensive Hotels in India

The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai: A landmark for every tourist visiting Mumbai, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower is also one of the city's oldest hotels. And surprisingly it's the least expensive, on this list at least. A superior rooms cost Rs 21,500 and the Grande Luxury Suite costs an affordable Rs 1.7 lakh. Image via Taj Hotels

 The Leela Palace Kempinski, Udaipur: Located in Udaipur, sometimes called the Venice of the East, this opulent hotel on the banks of Lake Pichola has a breathtaking view of the Aravalli Mountains too. Its standard Lake View rooms start at Rs 26,000 and the Maharaja Suite could go up to Rs 2 lakh. Image via The Leela

Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad: This hotel was formerly home to the Nizam of Hyderabad, whose family has now leased the palace to the Taj Group. Falaknuma Palace is also known as the 'mirror of the sky' because at 2,000 feet, it was built in the clouds and reflects the moods of the sky. A luxury room here costs Rs 33,000 and the Grand Royal Suite will cost you about Rs 1.95 lakh. Image via Taj Hotels

The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur: With luxury tents and rooms, this Oberoi hotel revives the grandeur of India's royal Rajput past. A premier room is priced at Rs 35,000 and the Kohinoor Villa, which comes with a private pool, is Rs 2.3 lakh. Image via The Oberoi

Taj Lands End, Mumbai: Located in the queen of Mumbai's suburbs, Bandra, Taj Lands End overlooks the Arabian Sea and gives guests a view of picturesque sunsets. A night's stay at the deluxe rooms here cost Rs 23,000 and the Presidential Suite costs about Rs 2.5 lakh. Image via Taj Hotels

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur: This is a tie! Both hotels offer super luxe comfort and premier rooms that are priced at Rs 35,000 and Kohinoor Suites are about Rs 2.5 lakh. The Oberoi Amarvilas even has a view of the Taj Mahal. Image via The Oberoi

The Oberoi, Mumbai: Overlooking the Queens necklace, the Oberoi has always been synonymous with luxury. You can stay at the Deluxe Room at about Rs 25,000 and Presidential Suite at Rs 3 lakh. Former President Bill Clinton also resorted to their luxury services. Image via The Oberoi

The Oberoi, Gurgaon: A stay at the hotel which houses a contemporary Indian art gallery and the country's only exclusive cigar lounge would cost you about Rs 30,000 for a single deluxe room. And if you're the indulgent kind, the Presidential Suite will relieve you of Rs 3 lakh. Here's what else you need to know about the The Oberoi in Gurgaon. Image via The Oberoi

The Leela Palace Kempinksi, New Delhi: Situated in the posh Chanakyapuri, the Leela Palace, which boasts of bullet-proof windows, cost about Rs 18 billion to build. A night's stay at the grande deluxe room could cost you up to Rs 25,000 and at their Maharaja Suite would cost about Rs 4.5 lakh. Check out other amenities at The Leela Palace. Iamge via The Leela

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur: Voted as the most romantic hotel in India, the crème de la crème among the most expensive luxury hotels is the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur. A luxury double bedroom, their most basic option, will cost you Rs 36,000, while the Grand Presidential Suite a staggering Rs 6 lakh. Image via Taj Hotels