We chose to stay on the ghats and settled with the boutique property called Suryauday Hotel which has an old-world charm, and is a courtyard nestled in the Shivala ghats. The other hotel on the ghats which is worth dining/staying at is Brijrama Palace, which has a fort-like facade and interiors of the Maratha heritage.
For a more luxurious and royal experience, Taj Hotels have acquired the Nadesar Palace in the city and converted its rooms into limited suites for the guests. From Jawahar Lal Nehru, His Holiness the Dalai Lama to many British royals have stayed there, and the property is truly a personalised expanse of land which provides yoga, croquet and carriage services amidst its mango orchards.