Hyderabad, India
The Nizam of Hyderabad's 19th-century scorpion-shaped palace crowns a 2,000-foot hill, its Italian marble halls restored by Taj into a 60-suite hotel. A horse-drawn carriage brings guests up the winding drive.
Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, Hyderabad 500053
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Yes, a horse-drawn carriage takes you from the gate to the palace.
About 40 minutes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Yes, the Hyderabadi biryani at Adaa is a must-try.
Sixty suites in total.