 Raas is a member of Design Hotels.
In the heart of the Old Walled City of Jodhpur, RAAS is an oasis of style and tranquility. As the gates of the original Haveli are drawn back, you will find yourself entering a place of rare boutique sensibility. Modern design encounters the intricate stone carvings of the restored Haveli buildings to give RAAS a unique aesthetic. Age-old craftsmanship has been reinterpreted with a fresh twist and contemporary shapes. The warm, pinkish hue of the local sandstone meets the cool tones of the famous Jodhpur blue. Everywhere RAAS has been crafted through juxtapositions, delicate and dramatic. Each of the thirty-two rooms and seven suites is artfully understated, making use of natural materials and traditional techniques. Smooth black terrazzo, crisp white sheets, subtle patterns etched into the pink sandstone which call out for you to run your fingertips over their textures and, most unforgettably, a view like no other. Wherever you are - on your private balcony, in the bath, lazing by the serene outdoor pool - it seems as though you could simply reach out and touch the majestic Mehrangarh Fort which stands impressively close on a high rocky outcrop, monument to a bygone age of Rajput splendour. At night, a faint and delicious incense fills the air, while lamps and candles amongst the waterways and walkways affect a heavenly transformation. RAAS is more than a bed, a bath and impeccable service. It’s about something beautiful - a new, intuitive, intelligent luxury.
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(4 stars)