Set in the restored 1894 palace of the Nizam of Hyderabad, this opulent hotel is 2 km from Falaknuma train station and 4 km from the landmark 16th-century Charminar mosque.

The elegant rooms feature Colonial-style furniture and marble floors, plus flat-screens, DVD players and free Wi-Fi.

Upgraded rooms have canopy beds; stately suites add separate sitting and/or dining areas. Room service is offered 24/7.