Picolo recommends · Hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Oberoi Rajvilas
Moats, domed pavilions and a still pool in a walled garden outside Jaipur, where you can sleep in a luxury tent or a villa of your own.
The walls go up as you arrive, and the city falls away behind them. Rajvilas was designed as a miniature fort, with water channels, domed pavilions and a garden that takes up most of the grounds.
You choose how to sleep: a classic room, a tent with proper furnishings, or a villa with its own pool. The spa is in an old mansion within the walls, and it is the reason many guests plan a slow day in between the sights.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Oberoi Rajvilas
We chose Rajvilas for the calm. After a morning in the forts and bazaars of Jaipur, coming back to these gardens feels like a reset, and the spa is one of the strongest in India.
The drive into the city takes around half an hour each way, so this is not the place for quick trips back and forth. If you want to walk out of the door into the old city, Rambagh or a city hotel suits you better.
What you get
- Designed as a miniature fort with water channels
- Rooms, luxury tents or villas
- Villas with private pools
- Spa in a historic mansion
- Large walled garden
A day at The Oberoi Rajvilas
- Morning
- Breakfast in the garden before the drive to Amber Fort.
- Midday
- Lunch back at the hotel, away from the crowds.
- Afternoon
- A treatment in the spa while the sun is at its strongest.
- Evening
- Dinner by the lit pavilions and the water.
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Open in MapsQuestions about The Oberoi Rajvilas
How far is The Oberoi Rajvilas from Jaipur?
It lies outside the city, roughly half an hour by car from the centre. Most guests hire a driver for the sights.
What kinds of rooms does The Oberoi Rajvilas have?
You can choose between classic rooms, luxury tents and villas, some of which have their own private pool.
Is the spa at The Oberoi Rajvilas worth booking?
Yes. It is set in an old mansion inside the grounds and is regarded as one of the best spas in India.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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