The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts is one of the leading brands of luxury hotels in India, in addition to India the luxury group also operates resorts in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mauritius, and Indonesia, as well.
Mohan Singh Oberoi pioneered the idea of a quintessentially Indian form of luxury that is at par with the best luxury hotels of the world, he found the luxury resort brand in 1934 and the group now operates over 30 luxury hotels and two river cruises.
Readers of Travel+Leisure Travel Magazine rated the Oberoi as the best hotel brand in the world in 2022. The Conde Nast Magazine has also rated it among the top 10 luxury hotel brands in the world.
Here are our top picks for the 10 best Oberoi Hotels and Resorts in India in 2024.
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1. Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
The Oberoi Amarvilas is arguably one of Agra’s best luxury hotels—if not the best. With an ideal location, located just a stone throw from the Taj Mahal (just merely 600 meters), this splendid hotel gives you unhindered views of this epic symbol of love.
Like the Mughal Palaces of the Indo-Saracenic style, manicured gardens, reflecting pools, fountains, and large pavilions greet you at the Amarvilas. You only have to open your hotel room window or walk out to the terrace to get a splendid view of the Taj Mahal.
Amenities: Guided tours of Agra, multiple restaurants, swimming pool, spa, gym.
Cost: Rooms start at $ 700 per night per room.
2. Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
The Oberoi Rajvilas exudes the spartan Rajput ethos of Rajasthan with its flaming Mashal torches, decorative hanging swords, arched hallways, reflecting pools, and gardens. It is located only 8km from the center of the “Pink City” Jaipur. It is one of the best luxury hotels in “Pink City” Jaipur.
Sprawling over 1,29, 499 square meters of garden, the Rajvilas boasts well-appointed rooms, suites, and luxury villas, an outdoor swimming pool, several fine dining options, 24/7 room service, and concierge service. All rooms and villas come with a view of the garden. The Oberoi Spa, with its pink lime plaster walls and traditional Rajasthani design features, has a delightful ambiance. Each treatment comes with a steam room, a shower, and a massage bed.
Amenities: Swimming pool, bars, multiple dining options, guided tours of Jaipur.
Cost: Rooms start at $ 580 per night per room.
3. Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Rated as the no. 1 Resort in India for 2022 by Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards, the Oberoi Udaivilas is located on the banks of the scenic Lake Pichola in the “City of Lakes” Udaipur.
Its design is inspired by the Mewari and Indo-Saracenic styles with interconnected domes, tall pills, and sprawling manicured gardens. The Oberoi Udaivilas has a top-notch Oberoi Spa, a modern fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and multiple fine dining options.
Amenities: gym, swimming pool, yoga center, wellness Oberoi Spa, multiple dining options.
Cost: Rooms start at $ 600 per night per room.
4. The Oberoi New Delhi
The Oberoi New Delhi is located right across the UNESCO World Heritage Site Humayun Tomb with the splendid Delhi Golf course is located on the other side. The design of this 5-star hotel is inspired by Lutyens’ New Delhi.
The recently refurbished hotel features 220 rooms and suites with Italian marble bathrooms, oak wood desks, and teak floors. It also has an air purification system that ensures you get to breathe in cleaner air quality.
Its deluxe rooms are brightly lit and furnished with exquisite furniture. Dhilli, one of its award-winning restaurants is run by a Michelin-starred chef. The spa offers a combo of Indian Ayurveda and European therapies.
Amenities: Spa, swimming pool, multiple restaurants, guided city tours of Delhi.
Cost: Rooms start at $330 per night per room.
5. Oberoi Sukhvilas, Chandigarh
The Swiss architect Le Corbusier designed Chandigarh. It is modern India’s first planned city that is known for its parks, gardens, lake, and excellent golf course. The Oberoi Sukhvilas is nestled in the Siswan Forest Region, with the foothills of the Himalayas looking down it.
Another proud offering of the Oberoi Group, the Sukhvilas is beautifully designed with large landscaped gardens and fountains, reflecting pools, and traditional architecture.
Rooms and suite comes with views of the Siswan Forest Range. Anant Mahal, the multi-cuisine all-day fine dining restaurant serves a special wellness menu. The property has a wellness spa, a modern fitness center, and an outdoor pool.
Amenities: Spa, pool, gym, walks in the Siswan Forest.
Cost: Rooms start at $300 per night per room.
6. The Oberoi Gurgaon Hotel, Haryana
Gurgaon is one of India’s most important commercial and business centers located in the National Capital Region in the state of Haryana. With rapid expansion, its landscape has transformed with rising skyscrapers, sprawling urban expansions, and an efficient public transportation system.
The Oberoi Gurgaon, located a short distance from the International Airport, is one of the finest hotels in the city that is snuggled in 36,421 square meters of urban oasis with manicured lawns and gardens.
It offers a personal butler, a spa, a business center, spacious rooms, 24-hour room service, and a host of other 5-star amenities.
The hotel is conveniently located about 25 minutes from New Delhi airport.
Amenities: Swimming pool, Oberoi Spa, butlers, fitness center.
Cost: Rooms start at $200 per night per room.
7. The Oberoi, Mumbai
The Oberoi in Mumbai is a luxurious sea-facing hotel and resort. Originally a collection of seven islands with small fishing villages, Mumbai has now transformed into one of the world’s greatest cosmopolitans with over 22 million people.
Located close to Marine Drive, the Oberoi’s strategic location gives you exquisite views of the Queen’s Necklace and the magnificent Arabian sea. The Gateway of India is also not far away.
One of the best hotels in India, the Oberoi features state-of-the-art IoT-based air purification technology to provide you with a healthy and clean environment.
Amenities: Oberoi Spa, swimming pool, gym, concierge.
Cost: Rooms start at $240 per night per room.
8. The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
The Oberoi Grand is one of Kolkata’s oldest and still one of its finest luxury 5-star hotels, often remembered as the “Grand Dame of Chowringhee.” Located on the famous Chowringhee Road in the “City of Joy” the Grand has been around for over a century.
Its Deluxe Rooms come with a classic color palette, bright wooden furnishings, and fine linen. ThreeSixtyThree offers splendid all-day fine dining—European, Asian, Indian, and Japanese. The Oberoi Spa at Kolkata has an excellent team of therapists offering a wide range of therapies.
For its visitors, the Oberoi Grand offers a private walking tour that covers the top attractions of Kolkata.
Amenities: Spa, swimming pool, gym, all-day dining, 24/7 room service.
Cost: Rooms start at $165 per night per room.
9. Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore
Vanyavilas is Oberoi’s Wildlife Safari-theme property located on the fringes of the abode of the Royal Bengal Tiger—the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. The former hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, this iconic park offers one of India’s finest tiger-spotting experiences, thanks to its successful conversation program, Project Tiger, that began in 1974.
A 5 star hotel, the Vanyavilas offers luxury tents inspired by the royal hunting expeditions of Ranthambore. The Dining Room, the in-house fine dining restaurant offers pan-Indian and continental dishes. The Oberoi Spa has private treatment rooms with lily pond views. It specializes in Eastern, Western, and Aromatherapy massages.
The Vanyavilas also offer daily private jeep safaris to the Ranthambore National Park and heritage tours to the Ranthambore Fort.
Amenities: Luxury tents, air-conditioning, swimming pool, private jeep safaris, dip pools.
Cost: Starts at $1,050 per tent per night.
10. Wildflower Hall, Shimla, India
The former residence of Lord Kitchener, the Commander in Chief of the British Indian Army, the Wildflower Hall is located in the idyllic hill station of Shimla. This splendid hotel is a heritage property that was built soon after Shimla was declared the Summer Capital of British India in 1864.
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is one of northern India’s favorite hill station getaways.
Wildflower Hall with its vintage colonial furniture, and remnants from the colonial era tastefully restored, exudes a regal and colonial charm. It also has a 9-hole golf course called Naldehra, which is the highest-altitude golf course in the world.
Notable facilities at the Wildflower include an air-conditioned swimming pool, a spa, a gym, an open-air Gazebo fine dining, and an indoor restaurant.
Amenities: Swimming pool, gym, spa, open-air dining, multi-cuisine restaurant.
Cost: Rooms start at $ 450 per night per room.
