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Luxury heritage hotels that keep evolving to adapt to the
needs of the modern traveller while being firmly entrenched
in their historical past.Taj Falaknuma Palace
Perched 2,000 feet atop the City of Pearls, Falaknuma Palace,
the former abode of the Nizam of Hyderabad was acquired
by Taj in 1994. Today, this is a heritage property to reckon
with: regal Belgian chandeliers and eloquent stuccowork,
monograms of the sixth Nizam on furniture, walls and
ceiling, and a concierge desk offering regal experiences for
discerning travellers.The Imperial New Delhi
An iconic landmark in Connaught Place, The Imperial
New Delhi was built in 1931 by Reginald Blomfield, one of
Sir Edwin Lutyen’s associates, and later inaugurated by
Lord Willingdon in 1936. The Imperial and Heritage rooms
reflect classic designs, with beautifully appointed baths,
marble and parquet flooring, and intricately carved furniture
reminiscent of the British Raj. Visit the famous 1911 bar that
stands out for its soft Montana leather chairs, stained glass
roofs, and period portraits on the walls.BEST HERITAGE HOTEL
INDIA’S BEST AWARDS
The Fullerton Hotel
Singapore
Once home to the General
Post Office, The Singapore
Club, and the Chamber of
Commerce, the Fullerton
building is now gazetted as
Singapore’s 71st National
Monument. The building is
of great historical importance
and although refurbished,
it maintains the original
ceiling and pillars of the
General Post Office. The
400 rooms and suites offer
a blend of rich heritage and
contemporary designs. The
restaurants at the hotel offer
epicureans a selection of
Chinese, Indian, Japanese,
and Italian cuisines.Over a period
of five years,
the Falaknuma Palace
was restored by the
Taj Group of Hotels,
aided by H H Princess
Esra Jah.FROM ABOVE: COURTESY OF TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE; COURTESY OF THE FULLERTONDOMESTIC
INTERNATIONAL
The Fullerton Building
is an iconic landmark
in Singapore.The magnificent opulence
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