Hotel Dimora Thiruvananthapuram

In a pair of towers connected by a skybridge, this polished hotel is a 5-minute walk from Thiruvananthapuram Central train station, 1 km from the ornate 1729 Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 3 km from historical exhibits at the Napier Museum.

Warmly decorated rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas, while suites have living areas with sofas. Room service is offered 24/7.

There's an international restaurant, a vegetarian eatery and a 24-hour cafe. A breakfast buffet is offered. Other amenities include an outdoor rooftop pool and a gym, plus a smoking room, a prayer room and 8 meeting rooms.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free breakfast
• Free parking
• Pool
• Air-conditioned