Colombo & the West Coast, Sri Lanka

India’s premier hotel group picked a plum spot for their beachside complex at Bentota. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this large, modern hotel enjoys direct access to the sand: you can literally hear the sound of crashing surf while lazing in the infinity pool. The rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished, the food is top notch and facilities as slick as you’d expect from one of the world’s leading luxury chains