RAAS Devigarh

I don't really know why this place is under starred. Its a royal dream come true for this anyperson with the best staff ever. It has all the pre-requisites of any 5star hotel with much less hostility and grim tightness for rules. We went there in July. Contrary to the belief that its too hot that time, it was surprisingly extremely pleasant with fresh clean wind blowing through your air around every nook and corner of the property. The majestic view of the Aravallis with lush greenery all around. The time you cannot step out is from 11am-5pm. My suggestion wake up early and make the most of the place. Okay so we were welcomed at the foyer and rose petals showered on us as we entered the gates. The welcome drinks were refreshing after a long journey. We greedily asked for more. They customised every meal for us as per our whims. P.s they serve an amazing veg biryani, the recipe of which the chef gave me very sweetly. I hope he still works there. My punjabi husband started loving dal baati after having it there. The manager gave me the address of most of the vendors for things I loves about their decor. Very friendly and an always smiling staff. We had conversations for hours with the staff with them retelling history and tales of the hotel. Vishal, I remember got the carom board 3 flights to my room in scorching heat just to fulfil my wish. I can never ever tire of the memories I made at this place. Ask my husband, he will gladly choose this property over the Oberois and Tajs just for its personal attention and gratification.

If you can afford it Raas Devigarh - a one hour flight from Delhi to Udaipur and thereafter a 45 min car ride is a great 3 day getaway. I spent 3 nights and because the Indigo flight lands at 9.00 AM and and the return flight is at 2.00 pm I got 4 almost complete days too. The resort at the end of your trip gives you a rating form with a scale starting from "Disappointing" and ending with WOW. The following got my WOW... - My Garden View room -more luxurious I felt than the more expensive Palace suite to which I was upgraded. -The Spa - treatments ; Director and staff - The Wellness Menu - Delicious and satisfying - The staff - Gosh how can anyone be so nice all the time - Bonus - You are surrounded by history , legends , temples, and treasure filled bazaars ... at short driving distances

I love Devigarh having first visited in 2010. Now under new ownership things are even better. This is one of the most luxurious places you will ever stay: food, service and breathtaking location all unbeatable. We were there for a 60th birthday and it's hard to beat for that or for just a complete Rajasthan experience. Quite magical. Thank you everyone at Devigarh.

We stayed 2 nights as part of a Saga tour of Rajasthan and the whole group were allocated garden rooms which were very spacious and delightful. The pool is glorious and the views of the village and surroundings hills superb. We had a guided tour of the fort itself with its special suites , lounges and private dinner areas which was magical. Staff are very welcoming but my minor gripes stopping my award of 5 stars would be a very limited menu and not very exciting cooking, poor quality towels, no magnifying mirrors and intermittent supply of hot water in our room.

The restaurant at this hotel is a must for us when staying in Udaipur. Pleased to say that the head waiter remembered us from last year! Four of us with a table on the terrace with a lovely view of the village and the surrounding countryside. Food was very good and the wine choice was excellent. Superb service - friendly and attentive. Lived up to our expectation.