Jaipur’s boutique hotels list doesn’t get cooler than this!
Jaipur has long been famous for its regal, over-the-top hotels offering grandeur and luxuries in every shape and form. But over the last couple of years, the Pink City has slowly established itself as a hotbed of charming boutique gems, be it one of those historic havelis or a pied-à-terre that was once used as a hunting lodge for royalty. We bring to you the coolest boutique hotels in Jaipur that will have your heart on an instant.
5 coolest boutique hotels in Jaipur
The Johri
Tucked away in the heart of the Pink City’s iconic jewellers’ bazaar, The Johri sits as an intimate luxury hotel at Lal Haveli. This 19th-century home was beautifully restored to capture the elegance of a bygone era. The boutique address comprises five spacious suites overlooking a traditional courtyard, a season-focused vegetarian restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and a peaceful wellness sanctuary. Expect to be treated with quiet comfort and personalised service.
The cool factor: Meticulously restored using local crafts and traditional materials, The Johri features a careful curation of antique furniture, textiles, artefacts, and hand-painted murals from all around Rajasthan to create an environment of relaxed splendour.
Royal Heritage Haveli
With lavish interiors, lush lawns, and an expansive courtyard extending to an outdoor pool, this 18th-century heritage address is an intimate oasis of calm. Royal Heritage Haveli is the perfect place to retire like a royalty after a long day of excursions and shopping in the Pink City. All 19 suites are tastefully done with Rajputana touches, providing a quiet and tranquil haven of luxury to the discerning few, while three dining outlets make sure you are treated to the finest of global and regional cuisines.
The cool factor: Bespoke hospitality at its best! Not just the staff, hosts Angelique and Pradip make sure you are treated with warm hospitality and a truthful taste of the bygone era of the Maharaja’s way of life.
The Artist’s Studio
The only Airbnb to make it to the list, The Artists’ Studio is located right in the centre of all the action and is close to places of interest, popular restaurants, bars, art, and cultural centers in Jaipur. Designed by artist Tarpan Patel, this real sculptor’s studio features an outdoor sitting space with lots of cushions and French windows, a private terrace full of vibrant greens, and an art gallery flooded with treasured finds and souvenirs.
The cool factor: The attention to detail when it comes to décor of the space is unmatchable! What’s truly unique about this bed and breakfast is that it is a singular room with its walls turned into giant floating shelves to display rare collections of memorabilia, antiques, and artworks.
28 Kothi
With just five individually-styled rooms, this luxurious boutique guesthouse, noted by Michelin Guide, makes a virtue out of its quirky minimalism and Instagrammable interiors dotted with thoughtful design touches. A collaboration between an Indian jeweller, a French architect, a Lebanese interior designer, and a restaurateur, 28 Kothi is no less than a masterpiece, with its luxuries going beyond extravagant. Stay in rooms where Rajasthani craftsmanship meets modern design and dine on made-to-order, vegetarian dishes as you lounge in the gardens or on the terraces. Later, pamper yourself with a therapy or two at the Kothi Spa by Pahadi Local.
The cool factor: The best part of staying at 28 Kothi is getting to indulge in its secluded serenity at a discreet, quiet location. Lush garden, terraces, cosy corners, and a well-stacked library together offer an escape from all the city bustle.
Ramgarh Lodge
Located just 30 kms from the Pink City, Ramgarh Lodge was build back in 1920 as a hunting retreat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Today, it stands tall as a 14-room European-style luxury lodge set in the midst of 8,000 acres of farms and meadows around the shimmering Ramgarh Lake. Designed by Charles Geoffrey Blomfield — a pioneer of Indo-Sarcenic architecture, the single-storied building is stately yet intimate, with arches, trellised balconies, a cosy fireplace, sitting nooks, and louvered-bay windows looking out at manicured gardens.
The cool factor: Walk in the steps of former royal guests, including the likes of Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and Jacqueline Kennedy, as you explore the imperial history of this heritage hotel by IHCL SeleQtions.
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