The Leela Palace, New Delhi

As ornate as a piece of fine jewellery, The Leela Palace, as with all the chain's properties, does not do luxury by halves. A modern palace hotel, every square inch is seemingly decorated with some fine adornment, an embellished mirror, a tasselled cushion. Its infinity pool is the only one in the capital, and it looks out across the diplomatic areas of Chanakyapuri. Housing excellent restaurants, guests can choose between Jamavar, its signature Indian restaurant, Megu, headed by Takanori Fukuda, one of Delhi's most reputed Japanese restaurants, and Le Cirque Signature, a fine dining Franco-Italian affair. The Library bar also makes for an atmospheric spot for an evening tipple. When not exploring The Leela Palace's multiple culinary offerings, guests might choose to relax in the spa by ESPA, designed by Jeffrey Wilkes, an equally pampering experience. Leela hotels really do unbridled indulgence well. Continuing the theme, the standard categories are larger than their counterparts across the city whilst some of the suites include their own indoor plunge pools. A perfect reflection of contemporary Indian luxury, made for the modern Maharaja.