MUMBAI
Recently reopened at the landmark Taj Mahal Palace are the restored wings and suites in the hotel's Heritage Wing. The new décor includes a mix of traditional and contemporary style: stone carvings, hand-painted tiles, marble floors and Parisian cornicing. tajhotels.com
LONDON
The Stanwell, the first airport hotel to open at Heathrow in 1951, has undergone a multimillion pound refurbishment, creating 54 bedrooms, Zamora's restaurant, an Atrium Lounge Bar and several meeting rooms. thestanwellhotelheathrow.com
BOTSWANA
Opening this month is the new Banoka Bush Camp in the Okavango Delta. The camp will consist of ten tents plus platforms and hides based close to waterholes so guests can sleep out overnight. safariadventurecompany.com
SINGAPORE
The new Fullerton Bay Hotel, in the city's Marina Bay, is setting out to impress with its glass façade, a 5m-wide cylindrical chandelier in the lobby. For the wow factor, check out the Lantern rooftop bar and swimming pool overlooking the skyline. fullertonbayhotel.com
