‘Heritage Hotels’ cover running hotels in palaces/castles/forts/havelies/hunting loges/
residence of any size built prior to 1950. The facade, architectural features and
general construction should have the distinctive qualities and ambience in keeping
with the traditional way of life of the area. The architecture of the property to be
considered for this category should not normally be interfered with. Any extension,
improvement, renovation, change in the existing structures should be in keeping
with the traditional architectural styles and constructional techniques harmonising
the new with the old. After expansion/renovation, the newly built up area added
should not exceed 50% of the total built up (plinth) area including the old and new
structures. For this purpose, facilities such as swimming pools, lawns etc. will be
excluded. Heritage Hotels will be sub-classified in the following categories