Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

With all its domed pavilions and arched windows, you’d never know this grand Rajasthani haveli in the Blue City of Jodhpur was only a decade old. Purpose-built as a five-star, its interiors are spacious and cool, with a vast lobby and generous-sized rooms opening on to the gardens or a gorgeous courtyard pool.

The Hari Mahal is located in a smart residential suburb to the south of the old city. A horse and carriage are laid on for complimentary clops around town in the evening, when traditional music and dance performances are also staged as after-dinner entertainment.