RajVilas, Jaipur

Set in a princely oasis of thirty-two acres of beautiful gardens, pools and fountains right in the heart of Rajasthan, The Oberoi Rajvilas is the perfect way to experience the palatial treasures of Jaipur.
The Oberoi Rajvilas is a fort in itself with decorated arches, colonnades, pillars, and reflective pools, cool beautiful interiors and tented canopies with block prints and hand embroidered fabrics.
Superb attention to detail, warm, effortless service, the beauty of harmonious spaces and exquisite buildings all combine to produce a tranquil and romantic experience. Guests find something magical about Rajvilas.
 

Getting There

The Oberoi Rajvilâs is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a Northwest province of India. Located in over thirty acres of beautiful gardens, pools and fountains in the peaceful Rajasthani countryside The Oberoi Rajvilâs is an oasis of elegance and luxury, offering consistently high standards of facilities and services.

By air: Jaipur airport is a 40 minutes drive from the hotel.

By road: The drive from Delhi to Jaipur takes approximately four hours. The drive from Jaipur to Agra takes approximately five hours.

By rail: The Oberoi Rajvilas is approximately 14 kilometers from Jaipur railway station.

Things to do

The City Palace: The spectacular City Palace is the residence of the former ruling family of Jaipur. It occupies the centre of the city, covering one-seventh of its area and surrounded by a high wall - the Sarahad. The architecture combines elements of Rajput beauty with Mughal spaciousness and English linear planning. The Jaipur royal family resides in what is known as the Peacock Courtyard, although this is no longer open to the public.

Hawa Mahal: The huge confection is a trompe l'oeil in masonry, for it tends to deceive the eye. In truth the Hawa Mahal is all façade, an elaborate palace exterior complete with nine hundred and fifty three windows and niches of inconceivable delicacy. However behind this facade are no buildings, for it is a maze of corridors and resting points. The clever façade also trapped the breeze, earning it the name "Palace of Breezes".

Jantar Mantar: Literally "instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens", the Jantar Mantar Observatory was built between 1728-1734. Not content with brass, Jai Singh II wanted things on a grand scale and chose stone with a marble facing on the important planes. Each of the instruments serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading.
Astronomy was closely related to astrology, which is why Jai Singh II constructed the Observatory inside his palace.

The Amber Fort: "The Fortress Palace": Amber was one of the most important of all Rajput cities. It was the ancient capital of the Kacchwaha Rajputs from the 12th century until the foundation of Jaipur in the early 18th century.

Surrounding the fort is an 18-km defence wall, which at its lowest measures 21 feet. From the fort wall, near the parade ground, a very old temple can be seen in Amber village. The Jagat Shiromani Temple was built in 16 A.D and is famous for its sculptures.

Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh fort towers above Amber like a watchful eagle. Jaisingh II built it in 1726. Jaigarh housed the legendary Kacchwaha Treasury. The loyal Mina tribe, the former rulers of Amber, guarded it using their skills as archers and mountain fighters. Its gigantic bastions, gateways and watchtowers are a testimony to the power of the Jaipur Rulers.
The armoury at Jaigarh has a large collection of swords and small arms.

Nahargarh: This small fort stands guard over Jaipur, on a sheer rock face about 2 km from the city centre, dominating the skyline. The immense walls and bastions are well preserved. Built by the Maharaja Jai Singh II, this fort was used as his military base.
The main attraction is the Hawa Mandir and Madhuvendra Bhawan used by Jai Singh II for housing his nine wives. It is also famous for its painting and artwork. Madhuvendra Bhawan is sub-divided into nine different Bhawans of the same size, and housed each of the queens of the Maharaja.

Spa

Banyan Tree: The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree is located in a restored Rajasthani mansion, which now houses four new spa suites and six treatment rooms along with a beauty salon. The relaxation area overlooks the beautiful landscaped gardens and offers the ultimate pampering experience to world-weary guests.
Holistic treatments, using only the finest, purest ingredients based on Ayurvedic, Asian and
Western therapies in the hands of expert practitioners who soothe and restore mind and body, preparing guests to face the world outside, both refreshed and renewed.
Fitness
Guests who like to go home toned will make good use of the fully-equipped gymnasium, while others who seek only a little diversion may prefer a round on the five-hole pitch and putt green.
Accommodation

All fifty-four deluxe rooms at The Oberoi Rajvilas are set around tranquil courtyards in a traditional Rajasthani setting. Each Deluxe room and villa features a regal teak four-poster bed and a sunken white Italian marble bathroom overlooking into its own private walled ornamental garden.
Fourteen fully air-conditioned luxury tents all boast burma teak floors, Edwardian-style claw foot bathtubs and simple but sumptuous embroidered interior canopies.

Guests in the two One bedroom Pool Villas and the Royal Villa – which has two bedrooms and a private dining room – enjoy the privilege of their own private pool. The interiors in their simplicity, elegance and attention to detail, showcase all that is finest in modern and traditional Indian craftsmanship.

Eating
 
The exceptionally high standards of service that distinguish Oberoi Hotels and Resorts around the world are evident in the gourmet dining offered to guests at The Oberoi Rajvilas.
The Surya Mahal restaurant serves a menu of exceptional quality featuring the best of both International and Indian cuisine and fine wines.
To take full advantage of the romantic surroundings, guests may choose to dine under the stars in the Surya Mahal courtyard and be entertained, as the Rajput Princes were, by traditional performances of Indian music and dance against the backdrop of the Rajvilas Fort.

Facilities

Broadband Internet Access
Dual Line Telephones With Data Port
Personal Bar
24 Hour In-Room Dining And Butler Service
Tea And Coffee Maker
Air Conditioning With Thermostat
Electronic Safe
Hairdryer
Voltage 110-220
Business Centre Open 24 Hours
Concierge
Car Rental
Elephant Safari
Beauty Salon
Laundry And Valet Service
Doctor On Call
Wheelchairs
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Steam And Sauna
Spa
Fitness Center
Rajwada Library
Tennis Courts