Few hotels in India have a relationship with their surroundings quite like RAAS Jodhpur. Set at the foot of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, the property occupies a collection of carefully restored eighteenth-century havelis alongside sensitively designed contemporary additions. Rather than recreating history, RAAS allows historic architecture and modern design to exist comfortably beside one another, creating a hotel that feels unmistakably rooted in Jodhpur while remaining thoroughly contemporary.

Its location within the old city is one of its defining strengths. Guests step directly into the narrow lanes of the Blue City, with centuries-old houses, temples and local life unfolding just beyond the entrance. Above it all rises Mehrangarh Fort, dominating the skyline and providing one of the most recognisable views from any hotel in Rajasthan. This immediate connection to the city’s historic heart gives RAAS an atmosphere that few larger resorts can replicate.

The restoration of the original havelis preserves many traditional architectural details, including intricately carved sandstone façades, shaded courtyards and handcrafted jali work, while the newer spaces use clean lines, local materials and understated interiors that complement rather than compete with the surrounding heritage. The result is a hotel that respects Jodhpur’s past without feeling bound by it.

For travellers seeking an intimate luxury experience immersed in the character of the Blue City, RAAS Jodhpur offers a perspective that is entirely different from Jodhpur’s grand palace hotels. It is a stay shaped as much by its neighbourhood as by the architecture within its own walls.