Most of the experience here is about solitude: shaded terraces, quiet reflecting pools and private verandas that encourage introspection and slow pacing. Dining often features produce grown in the resort’s organic garden. A modest spa offers Ayurvedic and wellness-focused therapies, while excursions into the nearby countryside remind you that the surrounding landscape is as much part of the stay as the palace itself.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Amanbagh’s 37 suites are spacious and understated, with pale sandstone floors, teak accents and muted textiles. Large windows and private verandas frame views of the Aravalli Hills, while interiors prioritize calm living.
- The luxury hotel’s rectangular pool sits within a walled courtyard, providing a quiet, shaded retreat. Its reflective surface mirrors the surrounding pavilions and gardens, creating a sense of calm continuity with the historically inspired architecture.
- Daily yoga sessions are held in a shaded pavilion or on terraces with views of the hills. Classes focus on slow, restorative sequences that complement the quiet pace of the resort rather than high-intensity workouts.
- Tennis fans, take note: Amanbagh offers a three-day detox program curated in partnership with seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic that combines Ayurvedic medicine, massage and meditation to center your mind, body and spirit.
- Private dining is where this hotel really shines. Book a romantic lantern-lit dinner for two beneath an ancient domed chhatri or at the intimate pool pavilion that’s accompanied by Indian musicians and a chef-curated meal.
The Look
- Amanbagh’s low-slung pavilions, domed roofs and arched colonnades reference 16th- and 17th-century Mughal architecture, but the looks are scaled for privacy rather than grandeur. The results are photogenic moments all around the property.
- Rooms and villas are organized around central courtyards and reflecting pools, creating intimate clusters that feel like independent residences rather than a single hotel block.
- Interiors use pale sandstone, marble floors, carved teak and muted plaster finishes that let natural light and shadow define the atmosphere throughout the day. Carved screens, jali panels and minimal inlaid patterns provide visual interest without overwhelming the spaces.
- While the captivating interiors and dazzling exteriors are characters unto themselves, the landscape is the star at the Rajasthan hotel. Thoughtfully arranged verandas, pergolas and shaded terraces allow for afternoons spent outside and vistas of the Aravalli Hills from nearly every angle.
- Reflecting pools and fountains punctuate pathways and courtyards, reinforcing the rhythm of the resort’s meditative layout.
Amenities
Fitness classes
Gym
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Spa
Getting There
Ajabgarh, Village Alwar 301027, Rajasthan, India
TEL91-1465-223-333
TEL91-9828-166-737
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
JAI (1 hr 40 min-2 hr 20 min)
Amanbagh
