The Best Hotels In India For 2025, As Per The Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide has just unveiled its Michelin Key Selection 2025. This global announcement marks a new era in how the world's finest hotels are recognised. Much like the coveted Michelin Stars for restaurants, the Michelin Key now does for hospitality what stars have long done for dining. It sets a new benchmark for excellence, style, and experience. This year's reveal, which took place in Paris, represents the first-ever global unveiling of properties, spanning many major destinations across continents. Alongside the Keys, Michelin also introduced new Special Awards spotlighting architecture, design, wellness, and local immersion. In doing so, it acknowledges the many ways hotels today are redefining what makes a truly memorable stay.

What Does A Michelin Key Mean?

The Michelin Key functions as the hospitality world's equivalent of the Michelin Star. Hotels are evaluated for their service, comfort, design, sense of place, and overall guest experience. Michelin's anonymous inspectors apply the same rigorous standards used in their restaurant assessments. The Keys come in three levels: One Key denotes a "very special stay" that exceeds expectations; Two Keys recognise "an exceptional stay" distinguished by strong character and hospitality; and Three Keys honour "an extraordinary stay" - a hotel that's a destination in itself. Each award celebrates not opulence alone, but also authenticity, creativity, emotional resonance, and more.

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Which Are The Top Hotels In India, As Per The Michelin Guide?

36 hotels in India have been awarded Michelin Keys as part of the 2025 list. Two hotels have received the highest distinction, i.e., three Keys. Find out more about them below.

1. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

_{Michelin Key For Hotels 2025: Taj Lake Palace is one of the top hotels in India. Photo Credit: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur}

Floating like a dream on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola, the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur is a marble masterpiece that once served as a royal summer retreat for the Mewar dynasty. Built in the 18th century, the palace exudes timeless grandeur with its courtyards, fountains, and intricately carved jharokhas. Guests arrive by private boat, stepping into a world of silk-draped suites, ornate architecture, and impeccable service that feels straight out of a regal past. There are diverse and refined dining options as well as serene spa rituals and yoga by the lake. Guests can also enjoy panoramic sunset views. The Taj Lake Palace offers not just a stay but an experience that captures the romance and legacy of Udaipur itself.

2. Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

_{Michelin Key For Hotels 2025: Taj Falaknuma Palace is a luxurious heritage hotel. Photo Credit: Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad}

Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad is a majestic heritage hotel set atop a hill on the outskirts of the city, with sweeping views and an aura of royal grandeur. With just sixty rooms and suites, the palace enchants with its mix of traditional elegance and thoughtful luxury. Guests can marvel at its English-inspired architecture, French tapestries and Venetian chandeliers, grand ballrooms, opulent dining halls, and more. Private quarters, especially in the grand suites, offer city vistas that remind you that you're part of something exceptional.

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Full List Of The Best Hotels In India For 2025, According To The Michelin Key Selection

Three-Key Hotels:

• Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
• Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

Two-Key Hotels:

• Aman i Khas, Ranthambhore
• Amanbagh, Ajabgarh
• Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur
• Sujan Jawai, Bisalpur
• Sitara Himalaya, Manali
• The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
• The Leela Palace New Delhi
• Raffles Udaipur, Udaipur
• The Leela Palace Jaipur
• The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
• The Imperial New Delhi
• Raffles Jaipur, Jaipur

One-Key Hotels:

• The Kumaon, Almora
• RAAS Devigarh, Udaipur
• Taj Mahal, New Delhi
• Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand
• Six Senses Vana, Dehradun
• Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
• Villa Palladio Jaipur
• Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai
• The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
• The Johri, Jaipur
• Rajmahal Palace RAAS Jaipur
• The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore
• Soho House Mumbai
• Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
• The Leela Palace Chennai
• The Oberoi, Gurgaon
• Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi
• Taj Devi Ratn Resort & Spa, Jaipur
• SUJAN Sher Bagh, Sawai Madhopur
• The Lodhi, New Delhi
• Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner
• Ran Baas The Palace, Patiala

Discover the full 2025 list of Michelin Key hotels in Asia and around the world here.