Rajmahal Palace RAAS Jaipur
Jaipur, India
Shivaji Nagar
Vibe
Pastel palace walls frame manicured lawns where peacocks roam, surrounded by kaleidoscopic interiors and sparkling crystal chandeliers.
“Maximalist royal retreat”
Bespoke wallpaper patterns by Adil Ahmad blend vivid Rajasthani colors with symmetrical Art Deco glamour across every room.
Built in 1729 as a royal retreat, this former British residency preserves centuries of Jaipur dynastic history.
Intimate palace living where select suites offer expansive private drawing rooms, heirloom furniture, and private plunge pools.
On Sardar Patel Marg in C-Scheme, a short drive from the Pink City bazaars and royal palaces.
“the otherworldly interior design — rich with whimsical details, symmetrical shapes, and bold pops of color — looks as meticulously composed as a Wes Anderson film.”
Rooms
Bespoke geometric wallpapers line soaring suites, furnished with carved wooden beds, velvet armchairs, and private drawing rooms.
“Jaipur’s rose-tinted Rajmahal Palace, an Art Deco–inflected abode that was once home to the city’s maharaja, is done up in a riot of color…”
Wellness
An Art Deco marble pool sits framed by pink walls, while private treatment rooms offer botanical therapies.
“An enclosed oasis in the heart of Rajasthan’s bustling capital, the 250-year old Rajmahal Palace, was home to the Jaipur royal family...”
Backstory
Built in 1729 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this private estate transitioned from royal country retreat to boutique palace.
Eat & drink
Sip cocktails surrounded by royal trophies in The Polo Bar, or dine under vibrant rose wallpaper at 51 Shades of Pink.
The neighborhood
Set in residential C-Scheme, the estate offers a leafy sanctuary a short drive from the Pink City bazaars.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.