Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort and Spa, for contemporary glamour

In the forested hills east of the centre, Le Méridien has the best rooms of all the hotels in Mahabaleshwar – sleek designer spaces with elegant contemporary furniture, painted tree motifs and balconies with views over a sea of living foliage. The lavish suites have Hollywood-glam bathrooms with free-standing tubs or outdoor showers and massage tables shaded by trees. Dining is extravagant, too, with indoor and outdoor fine dining and romantic meals by an open fire.