The landmark Taj Mahal — in the heart of New Delhi’s tree-lined, colonial Lutyens district — is more bling than boutique. But it pulls off every inch of its marble-lined lobby, zardozi domes and seven restaurants thanks to faultless service. The 294 rooms (including 27 suites) attract a buzzy, dealmaking crowd, with the lobby-level Rick’s bar a favorite among Delhi’s glitterati, and the presidential suite racking in heavy-hitters like Sir Richard Branson and Lady Gaga. So when you flop beside the pool, you never know who’ll be sitting beside you.