This video takes you inside 11 incredible boutique hotels and resorts I’ve personally tested across India, and is the culmination of my Best Hotels & Resorts in India series. From luxurious Aman resorts to hidden gems like Cabo Serai and Villa Palladio, each property offers something unforgettable—great design, amazing service, and that “wow” factor that turns a good trip into an epic one.
This isn’t just another generic list. I stayed at 13 hotels, toured 20, and narrowed it down to these 11 after experiencing them firsthand. Whether you’re looking for a jungle escape near Ranthambore or a serene hideaway in Udaipur, these hotels have been handpicked for design lovers, adventurers, and anyone who values an authentic experience.
Looking for the perfect match for your India adventure? I break down what makes each property special and how to decide which one’s right for you. Check out my full reviews for more in-depth tours below:
#11 THE RAFFLES – UDAIPUR: https://youtu.be/Gq4tmVM4a6k
#10 THE OBEROI VANYAVILAS WILDLIFE RESORT – RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK: https://youtu.be/bhYXFpLcNjg
#9 THE ALILA DIWA – GOA: https://youtu.be/7IAjtijN4d8
#8 THE JOHRI – JAIPUR: https://youtu.be/MiM3oGBIcRM
#7 THE SIX SENSES – FORT BAWARA: https://youtu.be/hMPEvAAUh9E
#6 VILLA PALLADIO – JAIPUR: https://youtu.be/RqQcry1rcJU
#5 CABO SERAI – GOA: https://youtu.be/26DYc6VtH7M
#4 THE AMAN-I-KHAS – RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK: https://youtu.be/o2b89qk81HM
#3 28 KOTHI – JAIPUR: https://youtu.be/MiM3oGBIcRM
#2 AMANBAGH – RAJASTHANI DESERT: https://youtu.be/VfdwuNCntaE
#1 THE RAAS DEVIGARH – UDAIPUR: https://youtu.be/OOQdJTcSzUY
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THE RAFFLES – UDAIPUR Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/raffles-udaipur.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=Youtube
THE OBEROI VANYAVILAS WILDLIFE RESORT – RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/the-oberoi-vanyavilas-ranthambhore.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&label=YouTube
THE ALILA DIWA – GOA Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/alila-diwa-goa.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=Youtube
THE JOHRI – JAIPUR Booking Link – https://swankguide.com/28-kothi-and-the-johri-india/
THE SIX SENSES – FORT BAWARA Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/six-senses-fort-barwara.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=Youtube
VILLA PALLADIO – JAIPUR Booking Link – https://swankguide.com/villa-palladio-jaipur-india/
CABO SERAI – GOA Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/cabo-serai.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=Youtube
THE AMAN-I-KHAS – RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Booking Link – https://swankguide.com/aman-i-khas-resort-india/
28 KOTHI – JAIPUR Booking Link – https://swankguide.com/28-kothi-and-the-johri-india/
AMANBAGH – RAJASTHANI DESERT Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/namanbagh-alwar.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=Youtube
THE RAAS DEVIGARH – UDAIPUR Booking Link – https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/raas-devigarh.en.html?aid=7978712&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=Youtube
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Our goal is to save you time by finding the best hotels and experiences for you, and eliminate the stress of paying for something before you understand if it’s right for you. We work with total editorial independence. That means nothing appears in our videos as a recommendation unless we’ve tried it and loved it. These are the hotels and activities we choose for ourselves and recommend to our family and friends.
We curate unusual, independent, and sustainable boutique hotel experiences. We’re a small team of 3.5 people – for now. Our founder Don is an American who’s lived about half his life overseas and has traveled to over 60 countries – always looking for that perfect hotel, and often being disappointed. Before starting Swank, Don worked as an entrepreneur in the clean energy space, and then sustainable housing – one of the reasons sustainability is in our DNA.
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