Howard Park Plaza, Agra

Located at a walking distance from the Taj Mahal, this is a plush hotel offering comfortable rooms and a range of services. The rooms are thoughtfully appointed with amenities such as a refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and TV with cable connection, among others. You can order room service 24 hours or eat at the hotel's coffee shop.

You can soak in the hotel's swimming pool after a tiring day of sightseeing. Don't miss the Ayurvedic Health Care Centre which offers a sauna, Jacuzzi, massages and beauty treatments. If you're in Agra for work, do remember that the hotel has quality business facilities complete with a conference space, complemented by internet access and secretarial service. The hotel has a shopping arcade where you can browse without getting hassled by Agra's crowds and dust. Or have your palm read by the in-house palmist!