Vadodara, Gujarat · premium

Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace

★★★★★

This is Vadodara's five-star address in Sayajigunj. The hotel has 146 rooms and suites. The railway station is 1.5 km away. Laxmi Vilas Palace is a five-minute drive. The airport is ten minutes off. Rooms are calm and modern. Beds are king-sized with crisp white linen. Executive rooms add space and a work desk. Views open over the city. Swim in the pool on the sun-lit terrace. Work out in the fitness centre. Dine at Azure, the all-day restaurant. Champaner and Pavagadh, a UNESCO site, lie 50 km away. The Statue of Unity is 90 minutes by road. Your guide will fold the palace, the old bazaars and Champaner into one easy stay. A reliable base for a first night on the Gujarat circuit.