STORII BY ITC HOTELS SHANTI MORADA, GOA, Calangute

Storii By ITC Hotels, Shanti Morada Goa is housed in Casa de Morada, a house built in 1897 and restored over 8 years. Rooms include antiques dating back 300 years, large windows overlooking the courtyard or pool, and amenities like a 42-inch flat-screen TV, minibar, tea/coffee maker, and soundproofing. Some rooms feature a private balcony or a hot tub.

The hotel offers Storii Goan Box, serving Indian, Goan, and Portuguese dishes plated for two. The Lantern restaurant prepares a range of delicacies. Bars include The Jacuzzi Pool Bar, which accommodates 20 people, The Cue Lounge for beer, and rooftop lounges The Shiva and The Telhedo Lounge.

Facilities include Goa's first Ozone-concept swimming pool and Jacuzzi, which uses chlorine-free water. The Mandala spa in Saligao provides treatments. Activities include personal yoga sessions, cookery classes with local market visits, private fishing trips, and boat trips. Guests can walk to Saligaon Church, flanked by palm trees and rice fields.

The hotel is in Calangute, 40 km from Dabolim Airport. Nearby landmarks include Mae De Deus Church (0.5 km), Gauravaddo (2 km), Mario Gallery (2 km), Goan Town (2 km), Our Lady of Hope Church (2.5 km), Sotohaus Sotodecor Pvt Ltd (2.5 km), Kerkar Art Complex (2.5 km), and Mojo Play Zone (2.5 km).

Services include ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, complimentary water, in-room safe, and free toiletries. Bathrooms provide a bathrobe, dental kit, and some include a bathtub or walk-in shower.