Guwahati, Northeast Hill States, India

The Dynasty offers a convenient four-star pitstop in the bazaar district of the Assamese capital. A rather grand palm-shaded entrance and lobby greet your arrival. The rooms turn out to be more modest, but perfectly comfortable, with quality bedding, mellow wood floors and central air-con.

Tasty north Indian cuisine is the speciality of the popular Tandoor restaurant, where guests dine to live ghazaal music, and there’s an even more memorable place to eat on the rooftop, from where views extend over the Brahmaputra River. Additional facilities include a bar, gym and spa.