Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and a colorful city of kaleidoscopic images of Rajput magnanimity and royal charm of strong fortresses along with graceful palaces securing a treasure trove of Rajasthan’s marvellous rich heritage. These are just a few of the charming cameos that compose the heritage value of the pink city. Jaipur is a famous tourist destination among the local tourist and the expats. The reason behind it is the way the city has adopted to new trends and technology, yet keeping it’s heritage value alive. There are many reasons why global visitors are drawn to its irresistible charms. Stylish hotels in Jaipur have mushroomed with alacrity to accommodate these eager visitors and accord them gracious hospitality and the latest of them is the Fairmont Jaipur which is the Subsidiary of FRHI Hotels and Resorts. Fairmont Jaipur stands as the flagship property of FRHI group in India.
A royal welcome is guaranteed as you enter the property. Rose petals are showered on with sounds of sarangi, nagada and santoor. A tikka is put on the temple to express their hospitality while a saffron chunri is adorned on our necks to represent the typical Rajasthan culture. With welcome drinks in our hands, we walk towards the lobby. I watch with admiration the rustic wall paint, the magnificent architecture , the brilliant décor that truly reflect the Mughal dynasty and Royal Rajputs of yore. We are greeted by Mr. Dharam Singh Gurjar , who is the diligent pillar of the hotel responsible for smooth operations of the hotel.
He brief us through the hotel inception and history. With 199 rooms inclusive of 3 massive suites, you can come, lie back and enjoy the touch of royalty. Be it the super soft mattresses with the four poster beds, or the wooden floors, the LCD TV or a marble floored walk in bathroom with a separate Hammam bath, the Fairmont attends to each and every one of your luxuries. The Parrot, which is the official insignia of the property shows up repeatedly in wall hangings, lamps and doorways. The Conference centre, one of the largest in the region, provides a striking venue for weddings. The Grand Ballroom features a soaring, hand-painted decorative ceiling and intricate grill detailing, jali, on the walls, evoking the palace windows from which the women of the court would watch the proceedings
The walk upto the lobby area of Fairmont Jaipur leads up to the beautiful tea lounge Anjum. The place has a tasteful interiors that are warm and welcoming. With its round counter that has provision for tea, coffee, pastries and chocolates. Anjum also offers an awesome view of a water body. Even the coffees also provide an equivalent joyful experience because they have been infused with extra freshness. We strongly recommend their Cafe Latte and the high octane “Meter Coffee”. Read Full Review of Anjum
Anjum
Zoya, the all-day dining restaurant at Fairmont Jaipur, is a five level foodie indulgence of luxurious interiors and a warm welcoming ambiance. The restaurant features five different dining experiences from the luxury tent to the lily pond dining space outside that are distinct and unusual. Read Full Review of Zoya
Aza- The Library Bar
Aza stands for comfort and is a space for those who appreciate finer things in life. Every evening the jaali doors of Aza open to reveal a regal library bar. Reminiscent of an emperor’s hunting lodge, there are leather bound chairs, dim lighting, soft music along with tapestries all over along with some plush carpets and old world oak cabinets. With a seating capacity of 36 covers, the bar boasts an interesting collection of books that includes mythology, literature and history. Read more about Aza
Zoya
After a tiring 6 hours journey from Delhi to Jaipur, a good massage was the need of the hour. Luckily, to my rescue was the Spa at Fairmont Hotel. hotel currently has Special Fairmont Spa with 4 dedicated massage rooms and 1 Thai traditional massage room, that offer a range of therapeutic and rejuvenating massages by trained professional therapists. The Swedish Massage (INR 3500++) is a light to moderate pressure massage consisting of long and circular gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. It is a 60 minute session of massage to loosen tightened up muscles and eke out sore nerves. The massage ends with a few minutes in the steam room to sweat out your toxins and a shower or to feel all prim and content.
There are memories that are cherished forever and Fairmont manages to leave a special spot in my heart as I close this hotel review. You can get the best of the International as well as the cultural essence at Fairmont as you stay at the hotel taking back beautiful memories.
Adress: Fairmont Hotel,
2, Riico Kukas, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303101
http://www.fairmont.com/jaipur/
