Gujarat: Grand Mercure Surya Palace Vadodara

Business travellers who have a taste for art will find a haven in the new avatar of Surya Palace hotel in Vadodara. AccorHotels has joined hands with the iconic city hotel and rebranded it as Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace. Located close to the business district, the property is a mere 10-minute drive from the airport. It features 146 well-appointed rooms, including 96 deluxe rooms, 44 executive rooms, four premier suites and a sprawling 754 sq ft presidential suite. The presidential suite comes with free airport transfers, large living and dining areas, a king-sized bed, a walk-in wardrobe, and a lounge area. The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant—Azure, a lovely delicatessen called Vanilla, an outdoor pool as well as a wellness centre. In resonance with the city’s rich cultural heritage, the hotel also boasts of an impressive collection of artwork that includes paintings by renowned artist K.G. Subramanyan, sculptures by Nagji Patel, and some mesmerising ceramic art by P.R. Daroz. Popular city attractions like the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum and Sayaji Rao Gardens are a short walk away. From ₹2,300; mercure.com