Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

With its signature blend of Rajput panache and cutting-edge cool, RAAS Devigarh is among India’s most stylish hotels. The 18th-century marble palace itself, set amid the beautiful Aravalli hill 40 minutes out of Udaipur, is a flamboyant, faded gem of regional architecture, with captivating interiors.

Each of the 39 suites makes excellent use of exposed stone and lime-white as backdrops for splashes of amber or emerald-green silk, and elegantly minimalist furniture. The common areas are filled with delightful features and experiences with their black-marble lotus-shaped courtyards, Marwari horse murals, secret mirrored nooks and candle-filled crevasses. Everything invites you to relax and gaze through the arched windows across a tranquil landscape of desert hills. Dine in the mirror-encrusted Sheesh Mahal, or under the stars in a candle-lit jharokha balcony on the rooftop.

In the spa, therapists draw on ancient wisdom and holistic practices – yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and a dosha-led food menu – to help guests achieve harmony and balance. Treatments use Ma Earth Botanicals' all-natural skincare; retreats focus on themes such as de-stress, detox, relaxation and weight loss.  

Our opinion

A deluxe hotel with a great spa and wellness activities on the outskirts of Udaipur.