Shiv Vilas

Tucked into the Aravali foothills on the Jaipur–Delhi Highway at Kukas, about 23 km north of Jaipur. Close to Amber Fort, Royal Gaitor Tumbas, Jal Mahal and City Palace. A family-friendly resort base for exploring Jaipur’s historic sights.

This place wears Rajasthan like a showpiece — pink sandstone frescoes, white marble accents and a grand atrium lobby. Interiors blend Victorian, Persian and Mughal influences for a palace-meets-modern feel. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with en suite bathrooms (rainfall showers), minibars or plasma/TVs, tea and coffee facilities, safes and hairdryers.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or unwind in the spa area that offers massages, body treatments and facials (charges may apply). There’s also a spa pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness centre and a hairdressing salon. 24-hour reception, poolside snack bar and bars keep things easy. Expect babysitting services on request.

Event-ready with a conference centre and meeting rooms, plus a 24-hour business centre. Limo/town car service, express check-out and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge. Valet parking and wireless internet access are provided onsite.

Three on-site restaurants include Oriental Bay, plus a coffee shop/cafe and poolside bar. Grab 24-hour room service or enjoy buffet breakfasts served each morning (fee applies). A barbecue area and multiple food-and-beverage outlets offer a diverse culinary mix with regional touches.