Raas Jodhpur

RAAS Jodhpur is an amazing place with amazing staff and equally amazing views. Food was great. I have no complaints. I have suggestions, that they can work on there breakfast menu a bit. Thats my personal opinions. For fellow travelers watch out for different taxes that get applied on food and drinks.

The RAAS Jodhpur is a lovely property and the staff make it even better. We arrived at 2pm and were greeted by the staff and given a welcome drink of juice while the check-in formalities were completed. There are two sections to the hotel. One is in the historic part of the property. Our deluxe room was in the modern addition and came with a great king bed, sofa and oversized bathroom with separate tub and shower. Shortly after arriving I needed to pick up a few things in town. They sent a boy with me to find what I needed. When the first shop didn’t have what I wanted, they got me a Tuk Tuk and instructed the driver to take me to four shops until I could get what I needed. It worked perfectly. We ate five meals here in three days. Lunch in the downstairs restaurant was good and we had a nice pesto and mushroom pizza. Both nights we ate upstairs on the terrace. The first night we had Lamb Maas, a Rajasthan speciality. They offer a nice selection of ice creams. We lingered over dessert and talked with a lovely British couple from Gloucestershire. The second night we had Jodhpuri Chicken Curry and Lamb Biryani. Dessert was a lovely warm carrot pudding, Gajar Ka Halwa. Both nights our server was Pratahad, and he was charming and efficient and helped with menu selections and wine choices. We tried wine from India’s Sula Vineyards and both the red and the white were drinkable, albeit nothing special. Breakfasts downstairs were good with both a buffet and a menu with eggs, pancakes and French toast to order. We enjoyed the included lattes as well. Definitely get a sunset cocktail in the rooftop bar. They have a large cocktail selection (and they even use filtered water for the ice so no worries about waterborne diseases). But the view from the roof is to die for. Our housekeeper, Gumar, was efficient and helpful, offering nightly turn down service. We did a small amount of laundry and found it noticeably cheaper than in Jaipur. And Gumar brought the luggage to the lobby at departure. Overall we give the hotel high marks. It’s in the heart of the old city. If you have never driven in India, driving Jodhpur’s narrow lanes is not for the faint of heart and should not be your introduction to driving in the subcontinent.

If you find in Jodhpur and you don’t visit the rooftop restaurant at the RAAS Jodhpur then you are making a big mistake. And Prahalad MUST be your server. I don’t know what drives him to be so committed to your happiness. He can’t accept a gratuity beyond the 10 percent service charge. But he is obsessed with your happiness. Do you want something not on the menu? No problem. Do you want something prepared differently? No problem. Yes is always the answer. And the food preparation matches the service. I had four meals here and each was better than the last. Truly exceptional!

We recently spent 2nights at this stunning hotel and would highly recommend it. Its location beneath the Merhrangarh Fort is perfect and the rooftop bar overlooking the Fort lit up at night is so romantic. We stayed in a suite with balcony which had a direct view of the Fort- stunning! The room was chic and facilities very clean and well maintained. We ate both nights at Darikana restaurant as the food was so good! The head waiter and all the restaurant and bar staff were very attentive and friendly. Breakfast at the Baridari is another wonderful experience. I also had the best head neck and shoulder massage that I’ve ever had at the spa by the lovely Mamata- she is the best! Every staff member with no exception went above and beyond and are a credit to the hotel.

Impressed with every part of the hotel. The restaurant staff were attentive and caring. The room was clean and the atmosphere was nice. We felt like a newly married couple. The hotel is located in the middle of a community, so there is occasional noise. It is quite difficult for large vehicles to enter and exit. But we love the hotel

This was the second time I stayed at Raas and this time again I enjoyed every minute. The hotel is excellent with a subtle mixture of history and modernism. The rooftop bar offers a breathtaking view of the Jodhpur fort. The swimming pool is heated, which is definitely a plus during this “winter” season. I had one of the best massages ever at the spa! And last but not least the entire staff is amazing, very professional and really caring, with a special mention to the restaurant manager, who is just exceptional! Having said of that, it is true that the hotel is located in a very noisy part of the old town next to a mosque, so earplugs are definitely a must to have quiet nights.