Gourmet Dining & Mixology

Monsoon plates: the Indian hotel restaurants that change their menus when the rain arrives

Discover how India’s five-star hotels reinvent menus for the monsoon, from kokum broths in Mumbai to palace-view thalis in Agra, plus practical tips on when and where to book for the rainy season.

The sommelier as storyteller: how wine service reveals the soul of a five-star hotel

Gourmet Dining & Mixology

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29/05/2026

The sommelier as storyteller: how wine service reveals the soul of a five-star hotel

Discover how a hotel sommelier shapes your five star dining experience, from curated wine lists and zero proof pairings to minibar choices and India’s emerging wine culture.

Elegant five star hotels with complimentary gourmet breakfast experiences

Smart Room & Hotel Tech

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20/03/2026

Elegant five star hotels with complimentary gourmet breakfast experiences

Guide to five star hotels with free breakfast, covering loyalty perks, credit card strategies, and how to evaluate luxury hotel breakfast quality and value.

by Nikolai Armitage