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Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Gujarat

Every real hotel we book in Gujarat — heritage palaces, boutique retreats, and five-star privacy, chosen in person.

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Twilight exterior of Novotel Ahmedabad tower on S G Highway

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Novotel Ahmedabad

★★★★★

This is a five-star tower on S G Highway. It is the modern, easy side of Ahmedabad. Rooms are bright and contemporary. Superior rooms cover 290 square feet. Premier rooms cover 301 square feet and include Premier Lounge access. Windows open to the city. Wi-Fi runs at 25 Mbps. Room service is open around the clock. Swim in the open-air pool. Work out in the fitness centre. Book a treatment at Ode Spa. Dine at The Square, an all-day restaurant. Alfresco is the open-air option. The hotel welcomes pets. From here your guide can reach the old city heritage walk, the Sabarmati Ashram and Sarkhej Roza. It also works well before a drive to Gir or the Rann of Kutch.

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Terrace seating with a Gujarati swing and teak-framed windows at The House of MG, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The House of MG

★★★★☆

This is a family home turned hotel. The Mangaldas family built it in the early twentieth century. It stands opposite the Sidi Saiyad Jali, in the heart of Ahmedabad's old city. The city is India's first UNESCO World Heritage City. Rooms are set around courtyards and gardens. Furniture is handmade teak. Textiles are upcycled and Gujarati. Walls carry the family's own collection. Three galleries show heirloom textiles, jewellery and ritual objects. A heritage bookstore sits nearby. Dine at Agashiye, the rooftop thali restaurant. It is a fixture of the city. Take a heritage walk at dawn. Ride a rickshaw through the pols. Return to the indoor Lotus Pool or the Chakra Spa. Your private guide can time each day around the old city's rhythm. This is the right base for a first night in Gujarat.

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Dusk over Rann Utsav Tent City, Dhordo, with a parasol lounge deck and lanterns lit against a blue sky

Dhordo, Gujarat

Rann Utsav Tent City

★★★★☆

This is a tented city at the edge of the White Rann. It rises each winter for the Rann Utsav festival. The 2026-27 season runs from 1 November to 7 March. Gujarat Tourism appoints the operator. Tents are large and well finished. The Rajwadi Suite covers 900 square feet. The Darbari Suite covers 1,600 square feet with two bedrooms. Both have air conditioning, heating, a living room and a private dining area. Each has a campfire sit-out outside. Sandstone arches and carved jali frame the entrance. Evenings bring folk music and lantern light. Days belong to the salt flats. Your guide times the visit for sunset and full-moon nights. Book early. This is the season's most sought-after address in Kutch.

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Lake villas and lawns at Araiya Gir glowing at sunset near Sasan Gir

Sasan Gir, Gujarat

Araiya Gir

★★★★☆

This is a villa resort at the edge of Sasan Gir. There are 48 villas in three types. Lake Villas cover 830 square feet. Forest Villas cover 1,130 square feet. Some Forest Villas add a private plunge pool. Each has a pocket-spring bed, a smart TV and a minibar. Stone walls and wide lawns set the mood. Glass walls open the lobby to the fields. The pool sits among the villas. Dine in the all-day restaurant or on the terrace. Try the evening high tea at sunset. Yoga and a gym are on site. Your guide books the dawn safari and briefs you the night before. Return for a slow lunch and a quiet afternoon. It is the most polished base in Gir.

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Aerial view of Asiatic Lion Lodge cottages and lawns among the Gir forest hills

Sasan Gir, Gujarat

Asiatic Lion Lodge

★★★★☆

This is a small eco-lodge on the edge of the Gir forest. It sits between two wooded hills. There are 16 cottages. Each is a Deluxe AC Cottage of 350 square feet. A king bed and a couch fill the room. A veranda with safari chairs faces the lawn. Walls are warm and wood-toned. Bathrooms are modern and en suite. The lodge has a swimming pool. Flavours of Forest serves the meals. Cafe Forest sits by the jungle with a small library. Nights end round a campfire. Days start with a jeep safari. Walks, birdwatching and tribal village visits fill the gaps. The lodge is certified by IATO and the Ecotourism Society of India. Choose it for a quieter, greener stay.

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Evening facade of Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace in Sayajigunj

Vadodara, Gujarat

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.

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