Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 73) the oberoI rAjvILAS, jAIPur Jaipur, India Imagine this: It’s evening in Jaipur, and you’re sitting with your loved one in the Surya Mahal restaurant, being entertained as former Rajput princes once were. The imposing Rajvilas Fort is aglow in the distance. Such is life at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, where the royal lifestyle is recreated for 21st-century guests. Guestrooms, luxury tents and villas – each with a regal four-poster bed and walled ornamental garden – sit amidst 32 acres of gardens and reflecting pools. Every creature comfort is accounted for, from 24-hour dining and butler services to DVD players. dIStAnCe FroM jAIPur AIrPort (jAI): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Candlelight dinner for two (excluding beverages), once per stay, and fresh fruit and flowers daily. In the know Renew your wedding vows with a traditional Hindu ceremony in the 260-year-old Shiva temple, surrounded by the resort’s lush gardens. 11 mi/18 km 73 rAMbAGh PALACe Jaipur, India The history of Rajasthan – with its polo-playing princes and dreamy princesses – is alive and well at Rambagh Palace, home to generations of royals for more than two centuries. The palace was converted into a luxury hotel, to the delight of today’s discerning guests. Live like royalty in the restored suites – former chambers of the Maharaja adorned with rich, silk drapes and colorful artwork. After a day enjoying the royal treatments available at the Jiva Grande Spa – including Indian aromatherapy massages – ask the palace butlers to arrange an intimate meal for two in your very own private “Jharokha”. dIStAnCe FroM jAIPur AIrPort (jAI): ASIA & PACI F I C vIrtuoSo AMenIty Welcome drink, special historical tour with champagne, personalized butler service and $50 food and beverage credit per room, once per stay. In the know Join one of the palace butlers for a champagne walk through the gardens and more than two centuries of royal heritage. 7 mi/11 km uMAId bhAwAn PALACe Jodhpur, India One of the last remaining great palaces of India, Umaid Bhawan Palace reigns above the desert capital of Jodhpur. The palace is constructed of sandstone and reflects the Art Deco style of the 1930s. Among room favorites are the Royal Suites, overlooking the palace lawns and fountain courtyard and brimming with splendid frescoes and extravagant embellishments – each with a sitting area, balcony and separate bedroom. Don’t miss the Jiva Grande Spa, where millennia-old wellness and healing treatments meld to leave each guest rejuvenated. Take advantage of your desert location – enjoy a sand dune excursion or village safari. dIStAnCe FroM jodhPur AIrPort (jdh): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Personalized tour of the palace and museum with champagne and dinner for two (excluding beverages and tax) once per stay. In the know Enjoy a Regal Silver Thali dinner in the Baradari lawns, listening to traditional Rajasthani music while gazing at the Mehrangarh Fort. 3 mi/5 km
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