Soothing and serene, The Gateway Hotel Church Road is an ideal hillside retreat in Tamil Nadu. Located in the rolling, misty mountains of Coonoor, the hotel is full of colonial-era charms and surrounded by lovely sweeps of lawn and garden.

The facilities

The restaurant serves a mix of Indian and International fare; room service runs around the clock. There's a small spa on-site, offering Ayurvedic treatments, plus a fitness centre and bicycle hire.

The rooms

Each of The Gateway Hotel Church Road's 32 ground-floor rooms share the same classic style as its communal areas. All come with satellite televisions and wifi access - some have private patios leading out onto the garden.