Culture and heritage are synonyms of India that cannot be taken away from it. The concept of heritage in our country is most of the time connected with the royal families who resided here from ancient times. Just a few days back, my husband and I threw our anniversary party in one of the heritage hotels. I must say it was a great experience. We got a lot of appreciation from our guests, who said that a royal experience in one of the heritage hotels of India is going to be cherished for a lifetime.

After a successful bash, a thought came into my mind that heritage hotels make a excellent venue for both family and business gatherings. They are a perfect reflection India history.


What are heritage hotels?

The current heritage hotels used to be homes, mansions, havelis and palaces of the erstwhile royalty of the country. Some of them were even a weekend getaway, summer retreat or a stay option for the kings during their hunting trips.

How did the concept of heritage hotels come about?

After Indian Independence there was an abolition of privy purses (aristocracy). Because of this the generations of the Indian royalty were not in a state to maintain the standards of such huge buildings. Thus, they sub-let, either the whole of the property or a part of it to private entrepreneurs and it was those entrepreneurs that converted the buildings into heritage hotels. This is how heritage hotels in India come about. Now these special hotels are sprinkled all over the landscape of the country in Kerala, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai for example. They kept ‘the royal touch of everything’ intact.

Restoring a Heritage Property

Restoring a heritage property holds certain extremely important principles. It is vital, that before doing any kind of an alteration, you must consult with the conservation experts to discuss which part needs renovation and which doesn’t.

Make sure that you keep the original royal feel, intact. Do not destroy or replace the things which form the real essence of that property. Some changes are good and increase the feeling of royalty. Take utmost care while you are dealing with an age-old feature of the property, do not be too harsh. Try to stay away from replacements, until and unless very necessary. Even the replacements should match the original fabric of the building.

What's With the Recent Craze behind Heritage Hotels?

India has an assortment of heritage hotels which are known for offering the finest of hospitality to its discerning guests who are treated to a taste of history, traditions, cuisines and art. Of late, such hotels have become extremely popular venues for all kinds of events, be it a business affair or a family affair such as wedding receptions, birthdays etc. but the real reason is that they make a perfect venue for all kinds of occasions.

Such properties have the option of multiple venues for your special event. Lusturous green lawns, sumptuous gardens and magnificent halls, all of which you can book depending on your occasion, the time of the day, the number of people and, of course, the weather. The look and feel of everything is so completely luxurious. In fact, websites listed below will demonstrate all the options that are available to you at these impressive heritage hotels.

Another hidden advantage of booking a heritage hotel is the fact that, a heritage property can work out far less expensive than other famous intra-city venues. Moreover, heritage hotels are often situated in off-beat locations far away from a main city. This, of course, automatically solves the problem of parking and makes the accommodation more available.

How to pick a heritage hotel for an occasion?

Before you select a heritage hotel as the venue for your event, you must consider some important points. The websites below will introduce you to the most popular heritage properties in India. You must always consider the space required, the facilities neccessary, the food styles available, the number of staff to make the most of the royal feel of the location.

If all this is perfect, your party including a dash of royalty, will surely be a complete success.

For more details visit the following websites:

India Heritage Hotels - http://www.heritagehotelsofindia.com

Best Heritage Hotels in India - http://www.luxoindia.com/heritage-hotels-india

The Heritage of India :- http://www.indiaprofile.com/heritage/

Getting There

India is well served by International flights from all corners of the world into many of the major cities as well as an excellent domestic network.
There are,as shown in the Tour-smart article ' India's Luxury Trains' , some great experiences to be had by travelling on the railway network but, for ‘everyday’ use it is not always to be recommended.