Baruah House, Guwahati, Assam

If you're in Guwahati, you can ditch the hotel for a stay at this creaky antique Assamese style mansion. It has been renovated and restored of course, and even though it might not literally be 'creaky', but it surely will overwhelm you with its romantic period charm. The first floor houses six sprawling suites with all the luxuries of a five-star with walk-in wardrobes, air conditioners, and bathtubs. There's no lack of greenery - you can take your pick from the many gardens and lawns that are in and around the mansion (there's one even on the terrace!). And if you want some fresh air, the promenade along the Brahmaputra river is just around the corner. Thanks to the in-house chef, you can get scrumptious home-cooked local food at your beck and call. A stone's throw away from the local markets, post office, railway station and banks, Baruah House will set you back by INR 2,500 onwards for a double room.