Hotel Jessul Kot , Jaisalmer

On the edge of the Desert National Park, this laid-back hotel in a traditional sandstone building is 1 km from Jaisalmer Fort, an iconic 12th-century complex with temples, and 3 km from

Jaisalmer train station.

The warmly decorated, relaxed rooms come with minifridges and/or flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms feature carved sandstone walls, stained-glass windows, window seats and colourful rugs. Room service is available 24/7. Kids age 4 and under stay at no extra charge with a parent.

There's an informal restaurant. Traditional music, dance and entertainment are also offered, as are camel rides, nature tours and safaris.