The Oberoi Amarvilas Luxury at its best at Agra

My family decided to visit Agra on valentines day to see the epitome of love Taj Mahal. We wanted a hotel from where we could see the Taj Mahal again and again. Our uninamous choice was The Oberoi Amarvilas which is located just 600 meters from the Taj Mahal. The hotel offers an unparalleled views of Agra's ancient monument of love. A magnificent 5-star property, The Oberoi Amarvilas is ranked 3rd on Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2015 list of Top Resorts in Asia.It has Mughal-inspired architecture, terraced lawns, fountains and reflection pools. This property is breathtakingly beautiful.The architecture, the grounds, the decor of the rooms-everything is tasteful and lovely.

All rooms and suites offer uninterrupted views of the iconic Taj Mahal from the private terrace or wall-to-wall windows. Teak wooden floor boards, hand woven rugs and paintings add to the elegance. We were greeted with a traditional welcoming ceremony and bindi on forehead.

Natural wooden blinds panelled with hand printed gold patterns cast a warm glow along the walkway that leads to our luxury accommodations in Agra. Intricate arrangements of dark sandstone and white marble animate the floor. While original Mughal coins and antique Indian fabrics ornament the walls. There is are an array of room choices and it is difficult to choose anyone as all are royal and classy.

One can choose from the Kohinoor Suite, to the Luxury Suite, Deluxe Suite with Balcony, Deluxe Suite, Premier Room with Balcony or Premier Room.

Each of our rooms is furnished with a king size bed. Richly upholstered armchairs sit beside wall to wall windows, inviting guests to relax in their elegant surroundings, while taking in views of the Taj Mahal. All rooms feature a sparkling bathtub, a multi pressure shower, exclusive toiletries based on Ayurveda and fresh, plump cotton towels or robes designed exclusively for Oberoi Hotels. The rooms and large, have plenty of space for luggage and also have universal plugs so no need for adapters.

For a luxury dining restaurant in Agra one can choose from our two restaurants and their distinctly different flavours.

- Bellevue is brightly lit, open all day, and serves Indian and continental cuisine.

- Esphahan, offers candlelit dinners accompanied by live traditional music.

- poolside terraces for starlit private dining

- In the lounge, we enjoyed tea and coffee

- In the bar, guests may sip on a champagne cocktail, martini or signature iced tea while admiring the Taj Mahal.

Those wishing for ultimate privacy can opt for a candlelit dining experience, served by their personal butler, on their private room or suite balcony.

We enjoyed the soft, traditional music and the sound of fountains cascading between terraces.

Gaze at the stars, admire the soft silhouette of the Taj Mahal and savour a bespoke four-course dinner.

For kids, there are complimentary cooking classes and sessions to make mocktails with the guidance of trained mixologists.

The staff at the hotel are focused on personalized service from the dining rooms to the boutiques. They are extremely friendly and helpful-one.Staff is very well trained. Hotel security is high.

The Oberoi Amarvilas is for a truly unforgettable stay.

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Udaipur Where Luxury means Taj Lake Palace

 Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur is another name for luxury. It is one of the most majestic and magnificent hotels in Udaipur. Its one of the most romantic hotel in the world. It was built in 1746 as the pleasure palace of Maharana Jagat Singh II

Taj Lake Palace is world famous and has been featured in many films and TV serials, like Octopussy and The Jewel in The Crown.

Restored to its pristine glory, this luxury marble hotel, is set in an 18th-century palace encompassing a Lake Pichola island. Maharana Jagat Singh II of Udaipur, built his own pleasure palace called Jag Niwas which is now the Taj Lake Palace.

This heritage hotel has 66 luxurious rooms and 17 grand suites. Its location on an island in the midst of a lake. It offers every room breathtaking views of the neighboring City Palace, Aravalli Hills, Machla Magra Hills and Jag
Mandir. Each room offers stunning views.

Its Central location in historic Udaipur and close proximity to the main shopping centres &
historical monuments makes it the best hotel to live in. It is 30 minutes from Domestic Airport.
I found that I had a wide range of rooms to choose from.
There are different kind of suites and rooms available.
LUXURY ROOMS - These are elegantly appointed rooms.
PALACE ROOMS - These rooms are spacious with royal Indian décor and floral motifs.
HISTORICAL SUITE
ROYAL SUITES - delicate frescoes, decorative wall niches, antique wooden fans, and panoramic views.
GRAND ROYAL SUITES - epitome of royal grandeur
GRAND PRESIDENTIAL SUITE - blends Rajasthani and British Raj-era European grandeur

Taj Lake Palace boasts rooms with beautifully carved wooden furniture and luxurious silk fabrics. Offering garden
or lake views, each room has a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub, Forest
Essential toiletries and shower. Four- & five-fixture bathrooms with luxury bath amenities. Complimentary Wi-Fi for
resident guests.

From check in till check out I received a royal treatment. I was welcomed with rose petals.
A shower of rose petals and platter of refreshments greet you as you get off the boat at Sadar Ghat. Guards escort you under a sequinned, embroidered umbrella to a taditional welcome.
The city is only a 5 minute shuttle boat ride away.

There are wide variety of food options.
Neel Kamal with traditional ambience is my favourite place to eat. Here they use local ingredients and wood-fired stoves to serve the authentic flavors of of the royal cuisine of Udaipur. This place is famous for authentic Rajasthani and other dishes from India.

Bhairo one of the most romantic rooftop restaurants in the world. It offers an ambience that takes you back to an era of royal grandeur, treat your senses to contemporary European cuisine. Patio heaters are also placed there. There is a great choice of menu selection e.g. a three course or four course menu serving sea bass, lamb chops, duck, tenderloin, sea food etc.

Jharokha brings informal, all-day dining to residents of Taj Lake Palace. Here, you enjoy contemporary world cuisine along with Asian and Mediterranean flavours. An overhanging balcony that overlooks the serene waters of Lake Pichola.

Amrit Sagar at Taj Lake Palace is where you can chose from a selection of fine premium international spirits single malts, cognacs and cigars.

The nightly dance show prior to dinner was full of colors and entertainment.

Meetings and Incentives at Taj Lake Palace are like no where else in the world, in the middle of a lake. Meeting rooms fully equipped with facilities, Wi-Fi, secretarial assistance, interpretation facilities & workstations make every meeting a matter of pleasure.

Concierge & multilingual staff. It is an ideal venue for fairytale weddings and magical honeymoons.
Taj Lake Palace was awarded The Best Luxury Hotel in India at the Lonely Planet Magazine Awards in 2015.

I was spelled bound with the Heritage Walk which was insightful and entertaining walk around the palace. I came to know of such varied stories, and anecdotes of the kings and princes who revelled at this palace.

Jiva Spa, with a spa boat experience like no other. Carefully created treatments draw on the ancient wellness heritage of India.

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