First Impressions
Song you should listen to when you arrive:
Joy Division – “Atmosphere”
Best detail:
The incredibly peaceful atmosphere of this Indian hideaway.
Something you will not find anywhere else:
The wooden “monkey stick” found in every room in case you get some unwanted visitors.
Best time of the day:
Early morning when the haze of the night still lays over the surrounding hills.
Atmosphere:
Old Indian luxury, enormous attention to detail. The calls of monkeys and parrots in the nearby trees are a unique daily soundtrack.
Room we stayed in:
Terrace Haveli Suite.
Neighborhood:
Two hours outside of Jaipur, surrounded by a few villages and breathtaking nature.
Welcome gifts:
After a beautiful traditional welcome ceremony, each guest received a Rakhi, a sacred thread that symbolizes long life and protection against enemies.
Service and Staff
Front desk:
Amazingly kind and extremely accommodating to any request.
How long did the check-in take:
Simply hand over your passport and a credit card — that’s it.
Concierge:
Will organize anything for you and has an endless amount of suggestions in case you want to leave the resort for the day.
Housekeeping:
A few times a day, but you will never be disturbed; cleaning staff only comes when you leave your suite.
Turndown service:
Yes. Each night you’ll find a little gift on your bed.
Kid Friendly:
The staff is amazing with kids and organized fun kid-friendly activities like slingshotting and camel rides throughout our stay.
Food and Beverage
In-room dining:
Fast and delicious. The lunch menu is refreshingly light and most ingredients come either from their own garden or the neighboring fields.
Restaurant:
Overlooking the impressive premises, the restaurant serves some of the highest quality Indian food. Make sure you try their tandoori chicken, and order naan with every meal. For something special, organize a private candlelit dinner in one of the hidden locations across the grounds. Live music accompanies your dinner most evenings.
Bar:
Enjoy drinks in the library or on the terrace.
Breakfast:
À la carte only. Have pomegranate and orange juice to start your day. Both Indian and western options are available.
Mini-bar:
Apart from a variety of drinks, complimentary cookies and nuts are also offered.
Complimentary Water:
Of course, glass bottles are available in every room.
Amenities
Room:
Very large in size with beautiful views of the gardens. Lots of marble throughout. Make sure you make use of the daybed to rest during the hottest hours of summer.
Bed:
Pretty much perfect and a variety of different pillows will guarantee every guest sleeps comfortably.
Bathroom:
Extremely spacious with separate corners for him and her. Marble throughout.
Bathroom products:
Locally sourced in beautiful ceramic containers.
Bathtub:
Carved out of a single slab of marble, partially sunken into the floor.
Storage:
Walk-in closet between the sleeping/living area and the bathroom with lots of cupboards.
Safe:
Of course.
TV:
No — guests are encouraged to switch off to fully relax.
Entertainment options:
WLAN in the room and throughout the whole grounds.
POOL & SPA
Pool:
The main pool is very large and makes up the center of the hotel’s grounds. Sunbeds all around the pool ensure that you will have complete privacy even if other hotel guests are enjoying it as well. There is also a smaller heated spa pool where kids are not allowed, ensuring absolute relaxation.
Sauna:
No.
Steam room:
Yes, within the showers of the spa suites.
Spa treatments:
Amanbagh offers world class ayurvedic treatments. Make sure you see a consulting therapist and try out different sessions throughout your stay to get the full experience. Of course classic spa treatments can be organized as well.
ACTIVITIES
Experiences and excursions:
Everything from tiger spotting in nearby national parks to an excursion, to a nearby ancient temple village which was abandoned over night by its inhabitants due to a curse. Enjoy the surrounding nature and friendly villages during the complimentary private sundown tours around the area.