Hotel Raj Vilas, Jaipur

This spa resort is spread over 30 acres of orchards, gardens, fountains & a haveli that houses an ayurvedic spa. Rooms are arranged around courtyards & there is a villa with a private lounge pool also. This swanky resort has its own helipad also. Jaipur is famous for its semi- precious stones & elephant ride at 15th Century Amer fort Palace.

The first mansion in Jaipur, the Raj Palace was built in 1728 by the Prime Minister of the Raj, Thakur Mohan Singhji of Chaumoo and has remained his descendant's residence until now. For during the Moghul King Aurangzeb to the time of Empire, a virtual "Who's Who" from Kings & Queens to the Viceroy of India—came to dine or sleep in the embrace of the mansion's grandeur and grace.In 1997 the family renovated the elaborate complex of courtyards, arched corridors and residential quarters to restore the mansion to all of its original glory.

Built on a sprawling complex, The Raj Palace is a testimony to the skills of mastercraftsmen. All building arts of Rajasthan, like frescoes, mirror and hand-painted works and stone carvings, among others, find exquisite expression in this architectural marvel. The service is as good as the ambience- royal in every way. The reborn Raj Palace is scaled for intimacy and caring personal service, while providing every modern amenity for the comfort and convenience of travelers.

Location
The Raj Palace is an extremely convenient place to stay during your visit to Jaipur. Being in the middle of four main palace complexes of Jaipur (Amer, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and the City Palace complex), it is located at a short distance from all sight-seeing and shopping places. Moreover, the fact that it is situated on the main Jaipur-Delhi Road and is only about half a kilometre away from Jaipur-Agra Highway also makes The Raj Palace an ideally-located tourist stopover.

Accomodation
54 deluxe rooms in cluster of 4 & 6 rooms with a private central courtyard. Each air-conditioned room has an area of approx. 42 sq mt, elegantly appointed bedroom with 4-poster king-size bed, spacious marble bathrooms overlooking private walled garden with double vanity counter, sunken bath, separate shower, dressing room with walk-in-closet, personal bar, satellite TV, compact disc and video players, in-room safe, twin telephone lines. 14 Luxury Tents, each air-conditioned has an area of approx. 45 sq mt, spacious beautifully appointed interiors with teak wood flooring, bathroom with double vanity counter, colonial style free standing bathtub and separate shower, private deck for sun-bathing and outdoor dining.

2 Villas with private swimming pool with a total area of 355 sq mt, bed room with luxurious en-suite bathroom, separate living room, Pantry, Powder room, private swimming pool heated in winter, outdoor dining pavilion overlooking pool Viceregal Villa with an area of 1057 sq mt including gardens and courtyards, master bed room and guest bedroom each with en-suite bathrooms with views onto private walled gardens, living and dining room with kitchenette, powder room, large private Swimming Pool and outdoor dining pavilion.

The glorious Raj Palace is situated in Jaipur, the last bastion of kachhwaha Rajput rulers. The first haveli (mansion) of the city, built in 1728 A.D. is now converted in to a centrally air-conditioned luxurious heritage hotel. The Raj Palace provides modern comfort with an old world charm, which includes 24-hour hot and cold water supply, a gym, shopping arcade, modern business centre and Diwan-E-Aam, a grand hall for gala theme occasions.

Recreation & Leisure
Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool in garden with hot and cold plunge pools, Library, Amphitheater, The Spa, located in a restored Rajasthani mansion or haveli, set around a serene garden courtyard offers non-clinical programmes for relaxation and beauty, Therapy rooms and suites, a heat treatment area featuring stream rooms, saunas and showers, a gymnasium and whirlpool in the private garden. Dining Restaurant serving Continental and Asian cuisine, Open air dining, Snack and beverage services by the pool and Bar.