Raas Devigarh, Near Udaipur, Rajasthan - Explore & Book

"Like the secret gateway to Narnia, and just as magical, this glorious 18th-century fort-palace - imposingly grand with its ramparts of domes, turrets and balconies - reveals an inverse interior that's gleaming, sleekly minimalist and quite breathtaking. You're suddenly encased in a modern and airy hotel, delicately carved from white marble and sweeping sheets of glass to create a clean, uncluttered aura that's a rarity in Rajasthan. Flashes of colour - the walls are hung with dramatic art or sparkle with semi-precious inlaid stones - highlight the elegant suites spread over the 14 floors of RAAS Devigarh. Venture from these superb hideaways for an Ayurvedic massage, a splash in the green marble pool, or supper in the pavilion restaurant, with spectacular views over the Aravalli hills to the tiny Delwara village below. This vista of eternal India from one of the country’s most contemporary constructions is an unbeatable combination for romantics and families alike. Exquisite. Highs The old fort exquisitely fuses traditional and modern style - our jaws hit the ground as we arrivedThe suites are all epic and totally unique; many have mind-blowing views over the surrounding landscapeThere's a huge green marble pool and sublime views from all areas of the fortOutstanding service, plus an excellent restaurant and terrace for sundownersThe marvellous spa offers a range of exclusive pampering treatments Lows Some would say it's too far from Udaipur, but we see it as the perfect base for visiting the increasingly large and polluted cityReturning guests may feel that the hotel has lost some of its former shabby charm in favour of full-on glamourAs this is a bit of a labyrinth, there are many steps to get up and down - but there is a liftThe extras - transfers, food, drinks - are pricey" - Mary-Anne Denison-Pender