Gem Park Ooty

Featuring interior walls with stone carvings, this polished hillside hotel is 1 km from Highway 15 and 2 km from the Government Botanical Gardens

Laid-back rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Bright suites have living rooms, while upgraded suites add 4-poster beds and kitchenettes. Room service is available.

There's a Chinese restaurant, and another eatery offering a terrace with a stone fireplace. There are also 2 bars (1 has pool tables and a DJ), as well as a cafe. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a spa, plus a gym and a kids' playroom.