Above an astonishing private antiques collection, each of these eight exquisitely and individually themed design-meets-heritage rooms – with glossy contemporary bathrooms, personal coffee trays and beautiful period furnishings – feels like its own sumptuous little world. Expect a feast of carved teakwood, mirrored ceilings and baroque chandeliers. The rooftop has a small lake-view infinity pool, and there's an excellent waterfront restaurant.
The lobby's warehouse gallery hosts a century-old snake-boat in a rebuilt 120-year-old Chettinadu courtyard.
