Maximalist crimson bolthole
Crimson arches, fragrant rose parterres, and bubbling fountains turn this secluded haveli into an exuberant Italian-Mughal fantasy.
“a celebratory interplay of craft, color, and story; a place of dramatic, almost Baroque, design that stops me in my tracks.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Hand-painted floral murals and carved marble screens across a crimson country estate.
Notable
Nine rooms dressed in embroidered linens and red-labeled Kama Ayurveda apothecary bottles.
Notable
Local block-printed textiles and Jaipuri artisan craft meet seasonal Rajasthani thalis.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Tatler.
within its walls is a hyper-vivid Technicolor fantasy, in the public spaces and especially in the eight rooms and one suite.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in the village of Sumel beneath the Aravali hills, the estate sits twenty minutes east of Jaipur's bustling bazaars.
The rooms
Torre Belvedere rooms occupy octagonal corner towers with private terraces, while main villa chambers feature canopied beds and carved jaali screens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Black Kota stone lines the palm-shaded pool, framed by candy-striped daybeds beneath a chevron pool house.
Spa and yoga
An intimate spa offers Tibetan healing rituals and a sauna, and Il Eremo hosts yoga facing the garden.
Veranda Restaurant & Balcony Dining
Covered verandas serve hand-rolled pasta and seasonal Rajasthani thalis made with ingredients from the on-site organic garden.
A visual feast for mums with an artistic soul, this nine-room boutique hotel is inspired by the grandeur of Maharaja’s palace and infused with Rococo exuberance.
How it began
Built in the 1980s as a nobleman's haveli, the walled estate was reimagined as an exuberant red-swathed country refuge.
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Villa Palladio 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.