If you’re amongst those captivated by the Bridgerton opulence, this one’s for you! With Season 4 now rolling out on Netflix in two parts, the show’s regency charm is back in full swing: lush parklands, stately villas, and unbridled grandeur. Here are five luxury hotels in India that will make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into the ton.
The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
This luxurious hotel in Kolkata by the Oberoi Group is an elegant structure with Victorian influences. The hotel dates back to the mid-1800s when it was often visited by India’s dignitaries and royalty, who attended events in Eastern India. The suites have been tastefully designed with elegant upholstery, colonial furnishings, mahogany accents, and modern amenities, making them reminiscent of Bridgerton mansions.
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
The Taj Mahal Palace, situated in Colaba, Mumbai, overlooks the iconic Gateway of India in the city's heritage district. Established in 1903, this heritage hotel is truly one of the cities grandest hospitality ventures. Designed by Raosaheb Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya, the hotel features 543 rooms and suites that blend vintage art with modern amenities. With arched balconies, crystal chandeliers, and vintage decor, this hotel ensures you can live out your Bridgerton fantasies.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
Taj Falaknuma Palace is yet another Taj property that will give the guests a seamless Bridgerton experience. Inspired by the Nizams' lives, the luxury hotel's architecture and interiors by British architect William Mard Marret is a fine example of opulent royalty. The property was earlier occupied by the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mahboob Ali Khan (1869-1911). The hotel has 60 rooms and suites, a grand staircase, an expansive library, multiple restaurants, and an elegant garden, each of which is meticulously done with murals, Venetian chandeliers, wooden panels, unique artefacts, and vintage furniture.
Rajmahal Palace RAAS, Jaipur
This 19th-century palace hotel is the erstwhile home of the Jaipur Royal Family. Its exceptionally stunning design with finely manicured gardens, enthralling bedrooms and suites, and elegantly wallpapered walls, will instantly take you back in time. It is a vibrant property with splashes of colour that are offset with antique furniture and family heirlooms and is a co-creation of Princess Diya Kumari and designer Adil Ahmad.
Raffles, Udaipur
Sprawled across a stunning 21-acre private island in the middle of Udai Sagar Lake, Raffles Udaipur was designed by architect Clive Gray from the Bangkok-based firm Randolph Gray Design. This luxury property skilfully blends inspiration from an English country estate, Rajasthan’s royal heritage, and Islamic architecture, making it a perfect Bridgerton-esque escape. The 101 rooms and suites seamlessly blend contemporary comforts with modern amenities.
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