The Gateway Hotel Fatehabad Road, Agra

Located in the city of Agra in the north-Indian state Uttar Pradesh, the Gateway Hotel features 100 stylish rooms and suites, first-class service and the perfect base from which to visit the majestic Taj Mahal, India's world-renowned monument to love. Standard rooms are tastefully furnished with marble flooring and views across the city. We'd recommend upgrading to a superior room or executive suite with magnificent views of the Taj Mahal.

Dining at the hotel comes in the form of two, high-quality restaurants. GAD, a stylish 24-hour eatery, offers Indian specialities and international favourites and Jhankar serves traditional local cuisine accompanied by live music and dance. For guests looking to unwind, Saqui serves fine wines and spirits with entertainment in the form of a pianist, palmist and portrait maker. The Gateway Hotel is certainly not lacking in facilities with a wonderful fresh-water swimming pool and fitness centre on site. For something a little different, there's also the chance to test your skills at kite flying, a favourite pastime among the residents of Agra.