Raas Jodhpur

RAAS Jodhpur is an amazing place with amazing staff and equally amazing views. Food was great. I have no complaints. I have suggestions, that they can work on there breakfast menu a bit. Thats my personal opinions. For fellow travelers watch out for different taxes that get applied on food and drinks.

Albergo delizioso situato nella parte più bella della città. Splendida terrazza per aperitivo e light dinner con vista diretta sulla fortezza. Consigliatissimo sia per il prezzo proporzionato che per la cura della struttura. Di sera illuminazioe di grande effetto.Sicuramente la colazione migliore di tutto il viaggio!!

So we arrived through some narrow streets with an interesting drive to a very warm welcome. After check in complete, we were taken to our first floor room which was gorgeous and spotlessly clean and had everything we need. The the host pulled back the shutters and that view of the Fort was our first wow! Such a stunning view. We enjoyed the swimming pool, got changed for the evening and went to the rooftop bar for drinks. Waiting for the sun to go down and enjoying the views and suddenly the Fort lights up -wow number 2! We have travelled the world (this is our 97 country) and we both just were in awe of the view and rapidly agreed it was one of the best we've ever had for sundowners! The staff here are amazing, the food is excellent, the accommodation truly sumptuous and the location is perfect. Definitely one of our highlights of India. We would love to go back.

Quel joli endroit! Cet hôtel à beaucoup de charme. L’architecture marrie parfaitement l’ancien et le moderne. La vue sur le fort est incroyable. Le soir l’hôtel dispose des bougies pour rendre le dîner des plus romantiques. Le personnel est au petit soin et très discret. La piscine est grande et chauffée. Certes c’est un peu cher mais c’est justifié. J’ai noté qu’une bonne partie des ingrédients des repas étaient produits par eux mêmes en Bio.

The RAAS Jodhpur is a lovely property and the staff make it even better. We arrived at 2pm and were greeted by the staff and given a welcome drink of juice while the check-in formalities were completed. There are two sections to the hotel. One is in the historic part of the property. Our deluxe room was in the modern addition and came with a great king bed, sofa and oversized bathroom with separate tub and shower. Shortly after arriving I needed to pick up a few things in town. They sent a boy with me to find what I needed. When the first shop didn’t have what I wanted, they got me a Tuk Tuk and instructed the driver to take me to four shops until I could get what I needed. It worked perfectly. We ate five meals here in three days. Lunch in the downstairs restaurant was good and we had a nice pesto and mushroom pizza. Both nights we ate upstairs on the terrace. The first night we had Lamb Maas, a Rajasthan speciality. They offer a nice selection of ice creams. We lingered over dessert and talked with a lovely British couple from Gloucestershire. The second night we had Jodhpuri Chicken Curry and Lamb Biryani. Dessert was a lovely warm carrot pudding, Gajar Ka Halwa. Both nights our server was Pratahad, and he was charming and efficient and helped with menu selections and wine choices. We tried wine from India’s Sula Vineyards and both the red and the white were drinkable, albeit nothing special. Breakfasts downstairs were good with both a buffet and a menu with eggs, pancakes and French toast to order. We enjoyed the included lattes as well. Definitely get a sunset cocktail in the rooftop bar. They have a large cocktail selection (and they even use filtered water for the ice so no worries about waterborne diseases). But the view from the roof is to die for. Our housekeeper, Gumar, was efficient and helpful, offering nightly turn down service. We did a small amount of laundry and found it noticeably cheaper than in Jaipur. And Gumar brought the luggage to the lobby at departure. Overall we give the hotel high marks. It’s in the heart of the old city. If you have never driven in India, driving Jodhpur’s narrow lanes is not for the faint of heart and should not be your introduction to driving in the subcontinent.

This was the second time I stayed at Raas and this time again I enjoyed every minute. The hotel is excellent with a subtle mixture of history and modernism. The rooftop bar offers a breathtaking view of the Jodhpur fort. The swimming pool is heated, which is definitely a plus during this “winter” season. I had one of the best massages ever at the spa! And last but not least the entire staff is amazing, very professional and really caring, with a special mention to the restaurant manager, who is just exceptional! Having said of that, it is true that the hotel is located in a very noisy part of the old town next to a mosque, so earplugs are definitely a must to have quiet nights.