ITC Mughal

Bedecked in a regal palette of scarlet and cream, the interiors of the ITC are warm, luxurious and serene. You'll be hard-pressed to find fault with any of the glorious facilities, whether cooling off in the outdoor pool, lounging on the sundeck, luxuriating in the spa, or dining in some of the best-rated restaurants Agra has to offer. Our favourite has to be Peshwari for its delectable selection of kebabs and delicious Indian breads, all enjoyed in a canopied setting that will make you feel like royalty.

With 233 rooms on offer there really is something for everyone (and every wallet), from the Mughal Rooms right up to the whoppingly-luxurious Grand Presidential Suite. All feature King-size beds - perfect for flopping into after a long-day of sightseeing - and plenty of marbled surfaces, bold, geometric patterns and floor-to-ceiling windows. In the Presidential Suite, enjoy the mother of peal bath, twin four-poster beds (a different one for each night?) and the private plunge pool.

As well as excursions to explore the hustling, bustling town of Agra and of course the magnificent Taj Mahal, the ITC offers plenty of in-house activities too. Wander through the expansive grounds and inhale the scents of the pomegranate and frangipani trees, play a game of tennis and badminton, picnic on lawn, or even take a spin on the dirt bike track.