Raffles Jaipur - Crowned Among Asia-Pacific's Finest New Hotels by Travel + Leisure

India, May 2025 - In a moment of quiet splendour, Raffles Jaipur has emerged onto the global luxury map with a poetic flourish. Recognised by Travel + Leisure in its prestigious New, Now List: The Best Hotel Openings in Asia-Pacific, this refined palace on the edge of Jaipur has been celebrated not only for its opulence - but for its soul.

Where Royal Heritage Meets Artful Modernity

Opened in 2024, Raffles Jaipur was conceived not as a hotel, but as an emotional immersion - a seamless blend of India's regal legacy and modern sophistication. Its design draws deeply from the architectural vocabulary of the zenana - the queen’s inner sanctum - bringing to life a space that honours grace, femininity, and timeless beauty. Marble-laden corridors, hand-painted frescoes, and bespoke detailing across the interiors elevate every surface into art.

Travel + Leisure praised Raffles Jaipur for delivering a luxury experience that feels intimate yet grand, indulgent yet meaningful - a rare balance achieved by few.

A Living Palace with a Soulful Pulse

At its heart, Raffles Jaipur is animated by atmosphere. Live classical ragas drift through its majestic atrium. The legendary Raffles butler service - a legacy of quiet attentiveness - ensures every detail is anticipated, not asked for. Guests are invited not simply to stay, but to feel. Moments of indulgence unfold across the property - from the signature Jaipur Sling at the Writer’s Bar to sun-drenched afternoons at Sehara, the rooftop Mediterranean-Italian dining retreat with sweeping Aravalli views.

And for those seeking silence, The Raffles Spa offers ancient rituals and wellness journeys that invite stillness, complete with a mineral pool and traditional hammam.

Culinary Excellence with Cultural Depth

The hotel’s gastronomic offerings are as layered as its architecture. Arkaa, its progressive North Indian restaurant, celebrates ethno-botanical creativity - reviving heirloom ingredients and regional recipes through contemporary expression. Meanwhile, Safir is a haven for tea lovers and champagne aficionados alike, curating elevated rituals in a serenely designed setting.

A Global Recognition Rooted in Local Soul

For Binny Sebastian, General Manager of Raffles Jaipur, the recognition from Travel + Leisure is more than a milestone - it is a reaffirmation of the vision that brought Raffles to Jaipur. He reflected that the property was created not as a luxury address alone, but as a living narrative - of heritage, design, and emotion woven into every detail. This international honour places Raffles Jaipur among the most influential hotel debuts of the past year - properties that redefine how travellers experience a place.

With its philosophy of artful living and deep cultural resonance, Raffles Jaipur stands proudly among those rare addresses where legacy meets the now.

Raffles: A Timeless Brand of Elegance and Discovery

Since its founding in Singapore in 1887, Raffles has remained a standard-bearer of gracious hospitality, artistic patronage, and global sophistication. From Paris to Udaipur, every Raffles property is both an escape and a cultural guide - welcoming guests not as visitors, but as part of an unfolding legend. With Jaipur now joining this lineage, Raffles continues to craft not just stays - but stories.