20 Breathtaking Hotels You Need To Stay In Before You Die

By Audrey Fox /

13. The Oberoi - India

Unfortunately for tourists, people aren't actually allowed to stay at the Taj Mahal. But if you can't sleep over there, you might as well have the next best thing, which is without a doubt the Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, India. Constructed in the tradition of royal Indian palaces, it should come as a shock to no one that opulence is the order of the day. Filled with courtyards, reflecting pools, and pavilions, the hotel feels as much like a tourist destination as anything else you're likely to see in the area. In fact, no one would even pass judgment if you were to begin reenacting scenes from Aladdin on your hotel room balcony; that's the vibe they're going for.