The oasis of comfort and luxury, the Rajvilas Hotel, spread in thirty acres of landscaped gardens and pools in the Pink City of Jaipur. The hotel provides a perfect base from which to explore the region's magnificent forts and palaces, shop in exotic bazaars for exquisite arts and crafts, watch the pageantry of ancient fairs and festivals and discover the ruggedly beautiful Rajasthan countryside on private excursions, picnics, walks and treks on horseback. The hotel revives the gracious life-styles of the princes of Rajasthan, discreetly blending in modern amenities and facilities.
Basic Information
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jaipur |
| City | Jaipur |
| Location | Located on the Goner Road, Thirty minutes drive from airport, 1 km from the City Center |
| Rooms | 54 Deluxe rooms, 14 luxury tents, 2 villas |
| Group | The Oberoi Group of Hotels
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Other Specifications
Dining
Surya Mahal: The restaurant offers light fusion cuisine with elements from Asia and Europe. This is complemented with Rajasthani culinary delights served in traditional silver thalis or platters. Its stately Rajasthani décor, with sculpted sandstone pillars, scalloped arches and handcrafted brass doors, revives the lifestyles of the princes of Rajputana.
A special feature at Rajvilas is the Al Fresco dining experience. Indian classical music and traditional Rajasthani folk dances in the courtyard adjoining Surya Mahal create a vibrant atmosphere.
Rajwada Library & Bar: Rajwada literally means royal residence, and in keeping with the name, this library bar has a regal ambience imbued with a residential atmosphere. Unobtrusively tucked away in one corner of the library, the small bar counter, offers a fine selection of wines, liquors and beverages. A selection of fine books, old manuscripts and board games like chess and backgammon are also available. more..
Accommodation
In all the hotel has 71 exquisitely appointed rooms including three villas with private swimming pools, thirteen luxury tents, one tented villa and fifty-four deluxe rooms. Deluxe rooms are arranged in clusters of 4 or 6 around a central courtyard with only five percent of the total area covered by Public areas and guest rooms.
The different types of rooms available at the hotel include:
Deluxe Rooms : Rajvilas has 54 deluxe rooms separated in clusters of four and six around a private central courtyard with garden and fountains. Each air-conditioned deluxe room has an area of approximately 42 sq mts and is elegantly appointed, with a four poster king size bed, dressing room with walk in closet, personal bar, satellite TV, compact disc and laser disc player, in-room safe and twin telephone lines. 
Luxury Tents : Rajvilas has 14 luxury tents (including the tented villa). Each air-conditioned tent has an area of approximately 45 sq mts, with spacious, beautifully appointed interiors and teak wood flooring. One tent constitutes the bedroom and the other the living area, with a dining table for four and an attached powder room.
Villa : Each with a total area of approximately 355 sq mts, Rajvilas has 2 villas with a private swimming pool, heated in winter. The bedroom has a luxurious en-suite bathroom, separate living room, pantry, powder room and an outdoor dining pavilion overlooking the pool.
Royal Villa : This has a total area of approximately 1057 sq mts and includes gardens and courtyards, with a master bedroom and guest bedroom, each with en-suite bathrooms overlooking private walled gardens. There is a living and dining room with kitchenette, powder room, large private swimming pool heated in winter and an outdoor dining pavilion. more..
Conference and Banquet Facilities
Rajvilas provides the ideal destination for exclusive retreats, select corporate gatherings, brainstorming sessions and board meetings. State-of-the-art technology and attentive service to facilitate conferences are available on the premises.
Royal Rajasthani Banquet : Suitable for groups of up to 30 including a traditional dinner served on silver thalis (platters), with accompanying Rajasthani folk music and dance. Evoking the myriad images of a bygone era, the haunting sounds of traditional Rajasthani music and dance reverberate amongst the columns and around the fort walls.
The Bazaar at the Poolside: The poolside at Rajvilas is a spectacular sight, especially at night. Candles around the pool create a magical backdrop to a usually informal evening. The menu could be completely Indian or a delicious mélange of various cuisines. With an emphasis on live cooking, an assortment of stalls tempts guests with distinct yet intriguing aromas. Excellent performances of Indian classical dance, and other dances unique to the region keep guests enthralled.
Spice Talk and Indian Gourmet Evening or Luncheon: Hosted by the Indian chef, the Spice Talk is an interesting event for guests, detailing the history of Indian spices, their use in traditional cooking and their various other values.
"Sans Spice" : An Gourmet Evening without Spice: Guests who have had their fill of Indian food can enjoy an evening without spice - combining the best of Indian hospitality with the finest European cuisine.
Royal Procession: Guests can be treated to a unique welcome in a royal procession consisting of grandly decorated elephants which can seat 4 guests each, beautiful horse carriages, camels, Rajasthani folk dancers, a lively and colourful band accompanying the procession, and a group of people leading the entourage, showering the guests with flower petals.
The 75-yard ride from the coach would end just outside the entrance of the hotel, where the hotel staff will be present to accord guests a traditionally warm Indian welcome, with two decorated elephants, musicians and garlands.
Recreation and Health center
There is Gymnasium, Tennis court, Swimming pool in garden setting with hot and cold plunge pools, heated in winter, Library offering a selection of books, music and videotapes plus an Amphitheatre for traditional music and dance performances.
The professionally run spa offers non-clinical programs for relaxation and beauty. Therapy rooms and suites, a heat treatment area featuring steam rooms, saunas and showers, a gymnasium, and whirlpool in the private garden, are among the spa's facilities. Treatments incorporate the use of Ayurvedic principals of holistic health maintenance, herbal treatments and aromatherapy.
Outdoor Activities : Exploration of scenic spots, elephant safaris, walks and treks on foot or horseback are only a few of the highlights. Private excursions can be arranged, with deluxe picnic hampers and al fresco dining in charming settings.
Elephant Safaris : Guests at Rajvilas can enjoy a unique and interesting insight into the countryside and rural life of Rajasthan. The guests are sent in cars to Kanota from where the safari starts. Each elephant carries two persons. After one and a half hours, you reach the base of Naila fort, which is atop a hill. At the base of the hill in the peaceful and secluded countryside, a sumptuous picnic awaits, following which you are driven back to Rajvilas.
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