Taj Puri Resort & Spa, Odisha  

On Puri’s coast in the Brahmagiri area, a sea-facing luxury resort sits about 5 km from the city center and within a 10-minute drive of Jagannath Temple and Puri Beach.

Ninety individually furnished rooms feature minibars, LED TVs, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, and private bathrooms with hair dryers and slippers. The property pairs spa-style facilities with clean, contemporary decor and an on-site hair salon.

Soak in an outdoor pool, reset in the spa with sauna and steam rooms, or hit the 24-hour fitness center. There’s a barbecue area, concierge and tour desk, valet parking on site, laundry and dry-cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk — plus a daily complimentary reception. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

A 6,400 sq. ft. conference center and three meeting rooms handle events and gatherings. Wireless internet access is available for a surcharge.

Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or grab snacks and coffee at the café, then unwind at the bar/lounge or with 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30–10:30 for a fee.