These hotels can arrange a driver for shopping excursions.
GOA
Nilaya Hermitage
This boutique property has a blue-cushioned lounge with a dreamy star-speckled ceiling.
DOUBLES FROM $280
ARPORA BHATI; 91-832/227-6793; www.nilayahermitage.com
PONDICHERRY
Hotel de L'Orient
The 14 spacious rooms at this mansion two blocks from the water have been restored
with stately antiques and four-poster beds.
DOUBLES FROM $50
17 RUE ROMAIN ROLLAND; 91-413/234-3067; www.neemranahotels.com
COCHIN
Malabar House Fort Cochin
A 17-room colonial manor with a sunken courtyard, perfect
for cooling down with
a Kingfisher on a hot Indian night.
DOUBLES FROM $183
1/269 PARADE RD.; 91-484/221-6666
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