Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Constructed out of intricately carved sandstone, this palatial hotel is 3 km from the Folklore Museum and 4 km from the 12th-century Jaisalmer Fort.  The refined rooms and suites, some with original art by local artists, and the Luxe Swiss tents with beds and attached bathrooms are also available. The rooftop restaurant affords wonderful views of the Fort and the large swimming pool is the perfect place to cool down amidst the scenery of the beautiful sand dunes.