Ahmedabad

With a bright white exterior and modern decor inside, the Ambassador greets you with a chilled lobby and friendly desk. It follows up with rooms that are quite stylish in browns and creams. — Lonely Planet

All the rooms are vast, verandah-edged and masterfully decorated, with homey yet luxurious ambience. — Lonely Planet

The only option with any real character, this is by far our top pick in Ahmedabad, though it is in a noisy location. — Frommer's

In the heart of one of the old city's pols (micro-neighbourhoods), this is a beautifully restored 150-year-old Gujarati heritage home with five individually decorated rooms. — Lonely Planet

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Large rooms featuring baths and carpets overlook the Sabarmati, although are somewhat let down by slightly dated decor. However, the manicured garden... and 24hr coffee shop are ample compensation. — Rough Guide

This hotel has small, slipshod rooms, some immeasurably better than others. — Lonely Planet

Beyond the unprepossessing exterior are reasonable attached rooms with slightly grubby bathrooms and 24hr checkout; the more expensive have a/c... and extra space. A decent fall-back. — Rough Guide

Near the railway station, this smart hotel has unusual class and is excellent value for money. — Lonely Planet

This new addition to the Taj empire caters predominantly to the high-flying business crowd. Pool-facing doubles are good value, and the deluxe suites are superb. — Lonely Planet

The deeply chilled and glitzy lobby is all front... and the rooms, comfortable enough and well appointed, are rather overpriced. Look at a few, negotiate, and choose a back room. — Lonely Planet

A calm, well-run hotel on a quiet street close to the Chimanlal Girdharilal (CG) Rd shops in middle-class Navrangpura. Rooms aren’t huge but are solidly comfortable and well equipped. — Lonely Planet