Destination – Shoba Narayan

Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan January 14, 2018January 5, 2018

Bangalore, Destination, Hotels, The Telegraph UK, TravelBangalore, taj group of hotels, Taj Hotels, Vivanta by Taj, YeshwantpurLeave a Comment

I attended a gorgeous wedding at this hotel. The Jiva spa here is really quite lovely.

Sandhotel, Reykjavik, Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan December 31, 2017January 3, 2018

Europe, Hotels, Publication, The Telegraph UK, Topic, Travelboutique hotel, deisng hotel, featured, iceland, reykjavik, sandhotelLeave a Comment

Sandhotel is situated in the heart of Reykjavik’s hip shopping street, Laugavegur, and is bordered by Iceland’s oldest gentleman’s tailor and a cult bakery. Warm staff and thoughtful touches including a mobile phone, and chic comfortable rooms with locally sourced organic toiletries, make it a great place to stay.

Cricket in Mumbai for Qantas

By: Shoba Narayan December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

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Cricket in Mumbai for Qantas Please click on the above for the article

28 Kothi Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, Travel28 Kothi, Gem Palace, KasliwalLeave a Comment

This boutique guest house with just five individually-styled rooms makes a virtue out of its quirky minimalism. The Instagrammable interiors are dotted with thoughtful design touches. Dinner, which is prepared on request, is superb and served in the candlelit garden.

Shahpura House Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelRajasthan hotels, Shahpura houseLeave a Comment

This meticulously maintained 64-room heritage hotel, in a quiet residential area of Jaipur, is owned and run by an aristocratic family. They live on the top floor and take pleasure in sharing their traditions and festivals in a way that is both authentic and ebullient.

Samode Palace Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 17, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelSamodeLeave a Comment

This 16th-century palace nestled in the ancient Aravalli hills has striking wall murals, atmospheric rooms, an infinity pool, and a great wine cellar. It’s an hour outside Jaipur, and run by the same family that lorded over 45 surrounding villages in princely times.

Hilton Embassy Golflinks Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 8, 2017

Asia, Bangalore, Destination, Hotels, India, Luxury, Publication, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelBangalore, Hilton2 Comments

This hidden pearl in the heart of Bangalore affords quiet, spacious studio-style rooms with kitchenettes for long-stay guests. Facilities include a spa, swimming pool, badminton court and restaurants.

Tree of Life Jaipur hotel review

By: Shoba Narayan October 12, 2017October 16, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Luxury, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelInspiration, Rajasthan, Tourism, Travel, Tree of Life resort and spa Jaipur1 Comment

This resort an hour outside the Pink City of Jaipur is designed to pamper guests with spacious villas, a swimming pool overlooking the Aravali hills, a spa offering excellent treatments, an organic garden, and walking trails that encourage solitude and reflection.

Taj Jai Mahal Palace hotel review for The Telegraph UK

By: Shoba Narayan August 23, 2017January 3, 2018

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelHotels, India, Jai Mahal Palace hotel, Jaipur, palace hotels, Rajasthan, Taj HotelsLeave a Comment

This 18th-century palace, which is spread over 18 acres in central Jaipur, has tasteful rooms, a fabulous spa, swimming pool, and enough activities – including miniature golf, heritage walks, restaurants and a running track— to keep a guests entertained for a long weekend or more.

Alsisar Haveli review for The Telegraph UK

By: Shoba Narayan August 23, 2017October 26, 2017

Destination, Hotels, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelAlsisar Haveli, heritage hotels, Jaipur hotels, Rajasthan, TourismLeave a Comment

This heritage hotel was once a large ‘haveli’ (traditional home) for a large Indian family. It has a welcoming and rather dramatic façade, open courtyards, a swimming pool, and a boutique that sells block-print clothes.