Hotels & Homestays
Where to stay on your next break
6 beautiful homestays that let you soak in the monsoon
Waterfalls, nature trails and monsoon delicacies—these homestays have it all
By Arundhati Ail
This homestay near Darjeeling is for folks who dream of living in the hills
Birdsong Home in Mirik is for birdwatching and long walks in the forest
By Arundhati Ail
This homestay near Manali is for creative pursuits and quiet time in the mountains
Vasti is a three-bedroom villa in a Himachali village offering travellers an inspiring space to channel their creativity
By Geetika Sachdev
6 pet-friendly homestays you can drive to this season
These homestays welcome your pets with open arms
By Condé Nast Traveller
The best hotels in Sri Lanka
From luxury surf resorts to swanky eco lodges, the hottest hotels on the island
By Lakshmi Sankaran
Hosts with the most: 5 homestays worth a visit for their fabulous hosts
These passionate homestay hosts will spill old Bollywood secrets or teach you how to ace your football game
By Arundhati Ail
This 19th-century bungalow in Kodaikanal has all the makings of a classic summer holiday
Now in care of artist and design consultant Shalini Biswajit, The Dunnottar was left behind by one Lord Chamberlain as he rushed home on the eve of Independence
By Ela Das
18 unmissable desserts at hotels across India
These hotels are making sure your meals end on the sweetest note
By Arundhati Ail
Old Bollywood secrets spill out of this whimsical designer's secret homestay in Mumbai
James Ferreira’s 200-year-old home in Khotachiwadi in South Mumbai is a living history museum where guests can have great conversations with a side of East Indian fare
By Diya Kohli
This homestay in Kerala is for slow living in a rewilded tropical forest
Greenara offers mud houses in nature for a quick getaway from the busy city of Calicut
By Sneha Thomas
8 hotels and homestays near Ahmedabad for a summer getaway
Wildlife lodges and palatial properties in Gujarat to check into this season
By Teja Lele and Janavi Iyer
22 best igloo hotels to watch the northern lights
From Finnish Lapland to Norway’s highlands, these glass-dome hotel rooms deliver the dancing aurora borealis in all its glory—with saunas and northern lights safaris to boot
By Shraddha Chowdhury
This secluded homestay near Jim Corbett National Park is for nature and animal lovers
Forest Side Farm is a peaceful escape just a five-hour drive from Delhi
By Arundhati Ail
The best beach hotels in Europe
Our favourite places to stay that are steps from the sea
By Lauren Burvill
14 hotels to visit if you love tea
Enjoy premium double flush tea from the plantations of Darjeeling or fresh plucks from the Nilgiris
By Shraddha Chowdhury
5 homestays to book for the last of safari season
From a dog-lovers’ home near Bandipur to a quaint farmstay near Jim Corbett National Park
By Arundhati Ail
Janhvi Kapoor’s beachside home in Chennai will soon be open for a staycation
With the actor’s home listed on Airbnb, guests will get a chance to stay as the Kapoors do
By Jahnavi Bhatt
This homestay in the Himalayas is for quietude and learning new skills
The Himalayan Homestead is ideal for long breaks to learn pottery and baking in the midst of oak-covered mountains
By Shikha Tripathi
6 gorgeous hotels in Pahalgam for the summer
Charming stays to check in to this season
By Arundhati Ail and Lakshashree Pradhan
This homestay in Jaipur is a vibrant celebration of art and folklore
Laalee is a love letter to the crafts and food traditions of Rajasthan
By Poorvi Singhal
This stunning Scottish art hotel is a perfect getaway from London
The Fife Arm is a stylish hotel in Braemar restored by Manuela Hauser and Iwan Wirth, the couple behind the renowned Howser and Wirth art galleries
By Geetika Jain
5 hotels and homestays in Gangtok with stunning Kanchenjunga views
These places to stay in Gangtok offer a great vantage point to take in views of the third highest mountain in the world
By Arundhati Ail
With stunning views and an iconic location, ITC Ratnadipa adds sparkle to the Colombo skyline
From sundowners on a 100m high sky bridge to a private helipad for the presidential suite, ITC makes its foreign debut in style
By Condé Nast Traveller
9 beautiful hotels and homestays in Ooty
The best of beauty, heritage, and luxury for the perfect vacation
By Ria Gupta
This Himachali homestay in Naggar is a hub of art and creativity
NORTH is a traditionally-built cabin in the mountains that preserves vernacular architecture
By Geetika Sachdev
11 gorgeous homestays and hotels in Rishikesh right by the Ganga
The best places to stay by the river
By Ria Gupta
This farmstay in Nashik is a cosy family home surrounded by fruit trees
The Parekh Farm is for quiet breaks away from the city and discovering the small joys of farm life
By Arundhati Ail