The Oberoi Amarvilas is the ultimate place to stay in Agra, with glorious views over the Taj Mahal from almost every window and opulent luxury in a style befitting the great Mughal emperor whose magnificent masterpiece stands before it. When designed, it was decided that every room should look out to the Taj Mahal, making it the only hotel in Agra where you can gaze at this everlasting monument no matter which room you are in. Each room is furnished with handsome hand-woven fabric and Burmese teak wood, lending itself to luxuriously comfortable days and evenings spent lounging and enjoying the exquisite view. The Premier Rooms are a fantastic choice, featuring a large picture window from which to enjoy those Taj views and for some outside space you can upgrade to a Premier Room with Balcony. As with all Oberoi ‘vilas’, 24-hour butler service comes as standard in every room. There are two restaurants, including Esphahan where the focus is on authentic Indian cooking, with freshly baked flat breads and Mughal curries on the menu. Bellevue offers a mix of Indian, Thai, Indonesian and Lebanese specialities – known to be the favourites of past Mughal emperors. The Bar’s terrace has one of the best views of the Taj Mahal in Agra; here you can find signature cocktails and numerous spirits to suit your taste. Relax at the lavish spa, where traditional Thai and Balinese massages as well as ancient Ayurvedic treatments are on offer, or by the stunning pool which is set in a picturesque Moorish-style courtyard.
Awash with greenery, with streams and ponds scattered through the grounds, this luxury resort brings award-winning architecture of the Mughal Empire to Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. Just 15 minutes away from the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, you can enjoy modern luxury within close reach of two of India’s most famous sights. Reenergise with a visit to the well-equipped gym or visit Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa, the largest spa in India and the most decadent way to spend your time. Choose from an exotic menu of treatments from a concoction of blended oils and Indian spices to massage the skin and scrubs made of pomegranate and lemon to exfoliate and refresh. Visit the Royal Mughal Hammam for guided meditation or calming and restorative Ayurvedic treatments. Sample homemade Indian breads and the famous Dal Bukhara (black lentil dal) at Peshawri restaurant or enjoy fine buffet dining at Taj Bano. The Bagh-e-Bahar lounge is a stylish hangout for drinks with views of the Mughal-style gardens, while Maikhana is an adults-only bar for you to while away the evening with the bar's signature Great Mughal Martini. All rooms are designed in contemporary style with comfortable beds and deep soaking tubs for absolute relaxation. Royal Mughal Suites spill out to a separate living area for plenty of space and for an unbounded regal experience, the Grand Presidential Suites have king-size beds, a plunge pool and in two of these suites there is a private massage room with Jacuzzi.
The Oberoi Amarvilas
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