Kumarakom Lake Resort is a collection of low-slung villas with red tile roofs, surrounded by palm trees, clustered around a long and winding 250-meter free-form swimming pool. All the villas, from the Presidential on down, are traditional in style, presenting the sort of polished rusticity one expects from the finest Indian resorts. Features vary — some have views of the lake, others open directly onto the long pool, still others have private courtyards and most feature open-air bathrooms. All are fully functioning modern hotel rooms, despite their traditional appearance; air conditioning and cable television are standard, and a Wi-Fi network covers the entire resort.