Finding and Selecting a 4 or 5 star hotel in India at most reasonable rates

When you are traveling to India and have never been there before, a star hotel is one of the safest and most reliable options for staying. These hotels come with facilities that you will need when you are traveling, such as wi-fi connectivity and even transport. All the amenities that you need, of course, come with a price tag. 

Almost every major city in India has 4 and 5-star hotel accommodation but of course, the prices and amenities may differ from city to city. For example, 4/5 star hotels in tier 1 cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, etc. will be more expensive than in tier 2 cities.

For finding a 4 or 5-star hotel in India, you have the following options:

1. Google search to find hotels, select a hotel of your choice and make a booking directly with the hotel
2. Use a reliable travel agent in your home country or in India to find, select and make a booking at a hotel for you
3. Use websites or mobile apps, which act as aggregators, to find and select a hotel of your choice

Keeping price, safety, and accessibility in mind, there are ways to select reasonable 4 and 5-star hotel accommodation options in India with a few simple tips:

• Location matters: Generally, the location of the 4 or 5-star hotel determines the cost. Staying close to the central business areas in most metropolitan cities can be expensive but a safe choice. However, ensure that you plan your stay as per your itinerary and close to the places you are likely to frequent most.

• Read reviews online: Once you have finalized on the hotel, make sure that you check reviews and ratings. TripAdvisor is the best site to check genuine reviews about hotels. Make sure that the area that you are staying in is safe and is accessible through public transport even if you are traveling earlier or later in the day. 

• Deals or discounts: Travel websites normally offer deals on 4 and 5-star hotel bookings and most of these websites also have mobile applications. Travelers suggest that you use mobile applications for better deals. You get promo codes, seasonal discounts, and even credit points on these apps to get a better deal each time you make a booking. 

• Season matters: If you are in India during the peak season, which is usually around the festivals and holidays, the prices will be much higher. An off-peak booking can be as low as 40% to 50% less than the regular rates. 

• Tap into your memberships: Look for hotel-chains that you have a membership with. For example, Marriott Hotels offer great deals to patrons and even throw in freebies along with each booking.