Four Seasons
LuxuryThe global gold standard for anticipatory, personal service — superb spas and dining, and no points programme, just service.
Oyster Holidays
A great hotel can make a holiday; the wrong one can spoil it. We match the property to your trip — location for sightseeing, the right room category, breakfast and transfers where it matters — and we book the brands you trust as well as the boutique stays we have personally vetted.
The brands below are a guide to what each is known for and where you'll find it. With negotiated rates and a real person to call if anything is amiss, you get more than an online listing.
Twenty international names we book for travellers from India — what each is best at, where to find it, and a signature property. Many more are available on request.
The global gold standard for anticipatory, personal service — superb spas and dining, and no points programme, just service.
Intuitive Asian-rooted hospitality and award-winning spas, in design-led city flagships.
Classic, refined luxury with signature gracious service; central locations, fine dining and spas.
Signature 24-hour butler service in every room, with glamorous design and celebrated bars.
Warm, wellness-led luxury with grand ballrooms — a favourite for Indian weddings and events.
Hilton's flagship — landmark, one-of-a-kind hotels with Peacock Alley lounges and chef-led dining.
Contemporary, design-led 'smart luxury' with Conrad Spas and app-driven stays.
Refined, residential-style luxury in small, art-filled hotels; chef-led dining and wine.
Large, glamorous 'destination' hotels with standout dining, spas and event space.
Warm Asian hospitality with signature CHI spas and acclaimed Cantonese dining; family-friendly.
French 'art de vivre' luxury woven with local culture; strong dining and the Sofitel Spa.
Grand, often-historic landmark hotels with destination spas — made for celebrations and weddings.
Worldly, well-located luxury with strong concierge local knowledge and a vast global network.
Europe's oldest luxury group (1862) — Old-World grand-hotel heritage and refined service.
Statement architecture and 'wow-factor' beach-resort glamour — ideal for honeymoons and Dubai trips.
Pioneer of the private pool-villa and spa resort — 'barefoot luxury' and a top honeymoon pick.
Immersive, destination-rooted luxury — private islands, desert camps and palaces, with acclaimed spas.
Wellness-first stays built on the famous Heavenly Bed, with Eat / Move / Sleep Well programmes.
Design-led full-service hotels in prime city, airport and resort spots; reliable 5-star comfort.
Dependable, consistent 4-star comfort for business and family — kids stay and breakfast free.
The home-grown groups we book across India — luxury, upscale and dependable value — with what they're known for and where they're strong.
Legendary Indian luxury — restored palaces and landmark city hotels, award-winning dining and Jiva spas.
World-renowned for intuitive personal service and spectacular palace-and-lake settings.
Opulent palace architecture and royal interiors with top spas — a destination-wedding favourite.
India's 'Responsible Luxury' leader — among the world's greenest luxury hotels, with celebrated cuisine (Bukhara, Dakshin).
Contemporary 5-star comfort with Oberoi-group service, at a more accessible price.
Modern, design-forward 5-star with strong business amenities and lively dining, below Taj pricing.
A named collection of individually characterful hotels — heritage or unique settings, with Taj service.
Locally rooted, characterful stays blending regional style with ITC dining and Responsible Luxury.
India's pioneer of the design-led boutique hotel — bold interiors, buzzy bars and inventive dining.
India's leading eco-friendly hotel brand and its most awarded for green operations — comfort with a conscience.
First-class, full-service business hotels — reliable and well-priced, with ITC backing and ClubITC.
India's largest mid-priced chain — modern, well-located business hotels; Aurika is its luxury arm.
Value upper-mid business and leisure hotels (with the Regenta family), strong in tier-2/3 India.
One of India's largest midmarket chains — dependable full-service hotels backed by the global Louvre network.
Smart, efficient 'Lean Luxe' stays at value prices — modern compact rooms with Tata trust.
Family-holiday resorts on a vacation-ownership model — kids' activities, large rooms and full-board options.
"Tier" is a brand-positioning level — India has no single binding star-rating system, so individual hotels may differ. Property counts, reservation lines and brand presence change; we confirm the exact property, room category and current rate for your dates.
Destination, dates, who's travelling and your budget per night.
Two or three properties in the right area, with honest pros and cons.
We confirm the room, inclusions and final price in writing before booking.
You get the confirmation; we're on call for changes or anything on-site.
We book the world's leading international brands — Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Accor, Four Seasons, Shangri-La and more — as well as India's finest groups such as Taj, Oberoi, ITC Hotels, The Leela and Vivanta, plus dependable mid-range and boutique stays we have personally vetted.
Often, yes. We have negotiated rates with many properties and can bundle stays with the rest of your trip. Just as important, we match the hotel to your travel — the right location and room category, with breakfast and transfers where they matter — and you have a real person to call if anything is amiss.
Not exactly. India has no single binding star-rating system, so a "5-star" can vary between properties and countries. We describe hotels by brand positioning and our own experience, and confirm the exact property and room category for your dates.
Yes. Whether or not you book a holiday with us, we are glad to arrange just your hotel stays.
Tell us where you'd like to go — we reply quickly, and the visa, documents and booking are handled officially by email, phone or in person.
Tell us the destination and your budget — we'll shortlist the best options and book them for you.