Agra

Dazzling hotel built in the style of a Mughal palace, amid nine acres of landscaped gardens, reflecting pools and fountains just 660 yards from the Taj Mahal. — Hideaway Report

Inspired by the Mughal designs of Agra’s princely-era, this stunning 35-acre property scored the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010. — Travel + Leisure

A peaceful five-star, whose cheerful rooms (including two adapted for wheelchair users) are in low-lying buildings around a spacious garden with a large pool and multicuisine restaurant. — Rough Guide

The Radisson Blu, with its swanky decor and modern interiors, is a far cry from many of its business-minded brethren in Europe. — Star Service

Their beautiful home, tucked away in a residential neighbourhood 15 minutes' walk from the Taj's Western Gate, is nothing short of a fabulous place to stay. — Lonely Planet

Expect a warm welcome, home-cooked food, and plenty of advice on how to get the best out of the city. — The Telegraph

Rooms at this stylish hotel (some with distant Taj views) are among the most attractive in Agra, cheerfully decorated in orange and white. — Rough Guide

Conveniently central, low-key five-star. Rooms are stylish in an understated kind of way, and facilities include a pool, a bar and a couple of smart restaurants, including the Mandarin. — Rough Guide

Slightly more upmarket alternative to the nearby Taj Ganj guesthouses, this small, modern hotel has a range of clean, bright air-cooled and a/c rooms... Hot water is only available at 20min notice. — Rough Guide

Rooms are clean with white-tiled bathrooms, but the green and blue decor leaves a lot to be desired. — Lonely Planet

Less than a 10-minute walk from the western gate of the Taj Mahal, this clean, cozy, and elegant place is ideal for couples and singles on a budget who don't want to rough it. — Fodor's

The 18 very smart double rooms are bright and clean and are set around a small, leafy courtyard. — Lonely Planet

Sprawling five-star in a pleasant Cantonment setting with small but cosy rooms, the more expensive of which have distant Taj views. — Rough Guide

Its restaurant... still has arguably the best rooftop view of the Taj in all of Agra.There’s also some shade for hot afternoons. — Lonely Planet

Everything in this sleek 52-room hotel is done up boutique-style with Indian sensibilities (lots of soothing mauve, cafe and turquoise throughout) and modern fixtures abound. — Lonely Planet