RAAS Jodhpur

Character and identity

Tucked behind an unassuming gate in Jodhpur's old city, RAAS occupies the grounds of a former Rajput courtier's residence and pairs restored sandstone structures with sharply contemporary architecture. The 39 rooms wrap around courtyards, water features and clean lines, with front-row views of Mehrangarh Fort from nearly every angle. Five food and beverage outlets are spread across the grounds, including al fresco dining at Darikhana under the fort. A compact spa runs personalised treatments alongside Ayurvedic consultations with dosha-matched menus. Service is warm and quietly attentive, the register relaxed rather than formal.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is the setting: a genuinely original piece of contemporary Rajput design with Mehrangarh looming directly overhead, inside an old city you can walk straight into. Splurge on the Stepwell Suite for the heritage detailing and the 1740 stepwell view, time a visit for the cooler October to March window, and plan dinners outdoors at Darikhana.