Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, Bhopal

This property is another of Bhopal's converted palaces, that sits on a hill slightly out of the centre offering commanding views of the city and her lakes. Spread over 18 acres of lush green gardens, it was built in the 1920s and offers a reasonably comfortable place to stay. It has over 100 rooms and suites, split into five categories all equipped with modern amenities, a fine swimming pool, a small spa and basic gym. The only thing we would say is that the service here has something of an iffy reputation, as does the restaurant's cuisine, and the hotel itself rather flatters to deliver. Although not a bad option if the other hotels are full, one other thing to bear in mind the hotel does not serve or allow alcohol on its premises.