Modern marble citadel
Enter through a royal Shikar tent into a sunlit marble atrium where sarangi and flute ragas drift past scalloped arches.
“Conceptualised as a modern zenana (royal women's quarters), Raffles Jaipur offers an intimate, understated alternative to classic palace hotels.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Hand-carved Makrana marble, thikri mirrorwork, and painted ceilings flecked with gold leaf.
Remarkable
Floor butlers prepare botanical-infused baths and arrange regional craft excursions for every suite.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, AFAR and Tatler.
This all-suite retreat is a labyrinth of domed chhatris, arches, atriums and jaalis, all stitched into a maze of mirrored doors and frescoed corridors.
“…a Mughal-inspired maze of decorative architecture, from arches to atriums with corniced ceilings, frescoed corridors and murals aplenty – accompanied by wafts of rose, saffron and orange blossom.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set against the rugged Aravalli Hills in Kukas, the retreat lies twenty minutes north of the Pink City, moments from historic Amber Fort.
The rooms
Each suite extends to a private terrace with a plunge pool or soaking tub, appointed with camel-bone inlay and hand-painted gold ceilings.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop infinity pool sits between carved stone pavilions and keyhole arches looking out over the Aravalli Hills.
The spa and gym
Carved arches enclose the fitness studio and indoor mineral baths, where treatments incorporate crushed pearls and saffron oil.
Restaurant
Sehara
The open-air rooftop pavilion serves Mediterranean fare and cocktails beneath illuminated chhatris and scalloped arches.
the space seems like an illusion with its non-linear design: think mirrored doors, decorative windows, and nooks that open up behind passageways.
Restaurant
Arkaa
Amber chandeliers illuminate curved booths and a marble fountain, where chefs prepare progressive North Indian dishes.
At the table
The royal-blue Writers Bar mixes herbal Jaipur Slings beneath crystal chandeliers, surrounded by thousands of classic books.
How it began
Architect Clive Gray conceived the hotel as a modern zenana, hand-carved by local artisans using pure white Makrana marble and regional sandstone.
“A hand-cut marble inlay floor dominates the entire hotel, which is filled with scalloped archways, intricate moldings, handcrafted furniture, velvet banquettes, and generous amounts of gold.”
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Raffles Jaipur
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.