Raas

About Raas

Raas is a member of Design Hotels - In the heart of the Old Walled City of Jodhpur -RAAS is an oasis of style and tranquility - As the gates of the original Haveli are drawn back -you will find yourself entering a place of rare boutique sensibility - Modern design encounters the intricate stone carvings of the restored Haveli buildings to give RAAS a unique aesthetic - Age-old craftsmanship has been reinterpreted with a fresh twist and contemporary shapes - The warm pinkish hue of the local sandstone meets the cool tones of the famous Jodhpur blue - Everywhere RAAS has been crafted through juxtapositions -delicate and dramatic - Each of the thirty-two rooms and seven suites is artfully understated -making use of natural materials and traditional techniques - Smooth black terrazzo -crisp white sheets -subtle patterns etched into the pink sandstone which call out for you to run your fingertips over their textures and -most unforgettably -a view like no other - Wherever you are - on your private balcony -in the bath -lazing by the serene outdoor pool - it seems as though you could simply reach out and touch the majestic Mehrangarh Fort which stands impressively close on a high rocky outcrop -monument to a bygone age of Rajput splendor - At night -a faint and delicious incense fills the air -while lamps and candles amongst the waterways and walkways affect a heavenly transformation - RAAS is more than a bed -a bath and impeccable service - It is about something beautiful - a new - intuitive -intelligent luxury

On the edge of the Thar Desert lies Jodhpur and at its centre the haven that is RAAS - Named the Blue City for the vivid colour of its cubic roofscape -Jodhpur is one of the most beguiling places in Rajasthan - The mighty Mehrangarh Fort looms high on a rocky escarpment -a striking reminder of the rich history with which the town is saturated -while the lanes in the Walled City below bustle with aromatic spice markets -craftsmanship of every kind and the flash of vibrant saris