Stay in These Hotels and Take a Walk Back to The Raj Days

Colonial hotels are the perfect abode for travellers who prefer revelling in vintage architectures, soaking history and charm of the by-gone era. Luckily, there’s no shortage of vintage hotels that let you travel back in time.

Stay in these hotels and take a walk back to the Raj days:

1. Windamere Hotel – India

Located within the picturesque hill station, Darjeeling, Windamere Hotel is unmistakably the quintessential Colonial abode. It is one of those rare vintage hotels that has been restored and not renovated in order to preserve the pristine Colonial charm.

The architectural work of the Windamere Hotel is a blast from the Colonial past, from the Raj days. But that’s not just where the treat ends; guests get to enjoy stunning vistas of the grand Himalayas and sloping hilly landscapes enveloped by emerald green tea plantation.  Learn more at http://windamerehotel.com.

2. Galle Face Hotel Colombo - Sri Lanka

Galle Face Hotel Colombo is undoubtedly a timeless grandeur. Facing the popular Galle Face Green and situated along the seafront, Galle Face Hotel Colombo is no less than an institution in Colombo.

The vintage hotel is rich in its traditional charm and allures visitors with its magnificent, by-gone architecture. Although the hotel was built in 1864, it has stayed true to its Colonial charm. When travelling to Sri Lanka, a visit to Galle Face Hotel Colombo is a must.

3. The Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Pristine Edwardian architecture and jaw-dropping views of the Victoria Falls, these are the two priceless gifts The Victoria Falls Hotel confers to every visitor. Built for accommodating workers on the Cape-to-Cairo railway in 1904, the British Colonial architecture has stood the test of time.

Apart from fascinating visitors with its age-old pristine architecture, the hotel offers all the modern sophistication for ensuring unparalleled convenience. From fooding options to rooms, every visitor leaves the hotel exhilarated.

4. Eastern & Oriental Hotel – Malaysia

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel is more than 100 years old. The Colonial hotel received major renovations during 1996 and 2001. As such, it offers best of both worlds; age-old Colonial charm as well as modern sophistication.

Also, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel is one of the Sarkies brothers’ creation. The Sarkies brothers established a number of luxury hotels across Asia back in the Colonial days.