Artsy touch: Ahmedabad
Arts Reverie is an innovative guesthouse in Ahmedabad that caters specially to artists of all kinds. The charming house is a restored haveli in a traditional heritage enclave, and features two singles and two twins with various workspaces. Short- and long-term guests will find a creative environment in which to pursue their art. Tariff: Rs 1,600 per night. Contact: 079-32521926, 9892331257, www.artsreverie.com
Delhi Durbar: Surajkund
The Claridges Group has revamped Hotel Hill View in Surajkund, outside Delhi. It has reopened as a four-star hotel called Atrium Hotel and Conferencing. Located close to the iconic Tughlakabad Fort, Atrium has 100 rooms and suites. It also has a multi-cuisine restaurant, a bakery, a bar, three conference halls and a spa and health club called Energy. Tariff: Rs 5,500-11,000. Contact: 0129-2511457, www.atrium-hotels.com
Fresh Mapple: Goa
The Mapple Group has opened the Mapple Viva Goa at Calangute, Goa. Located a kilometre away from Calangute beach, the Mapple Viva has 56 air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and bar, a conference hall and a swimming pool. The hotel is offering 3N/4D packages, which include airport transfers, two half-day sightseeing tours, a boat cruise on the Mandovi river and meals and drinks according to the plan chosen. The package is valid till September 2007. Tariff for deluxe room: Rs 13,500 in the all-inclusive plan; Rs 12,500 in the AP plan; Rs 11,500 in the MAP plan. Contact: 0832-2275220-24, www.mapplehotels.com