Jaipur’s Oberoi Rajvilas named as ‘World’s Best Hotel’

The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur has been named the “best hotel in the world” by the New York-based magazine, Travel + Leisure, in its World’s Best Awards 2024. The award highlights the standards of luxury and service at the hotel situated in the lively city of Jaipur.

The Oberoi Rajvilas is a luxurious hotel set on 32 acres of beautiful gardens, resembling a Rajasthani fort. Opened in 1997, it provides guests with elegant accommodations, world-class dining, and a tranquil spa. Guests can choose from a variety of rooms, tents, or private villas with their own pools.

The resort offers a variety of cultural experiences, including music and dance performances, cooking classes, and guided tours of Jaipur’s famous landmarks. Guests can also participate in hands-on activities like pottery, bangle making, and block printing.

Mr. Vikram Oberoi, CEO of The Oberoi Group, said, “This recognition is a tribute to the vision of our Chairman Emeritus, PRS Oberoi who established the resort in 1997, placing India on the global luxury travel map.”

The Oberoi Rajvilas was voted the world’s best hotel by over 186,000 readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. It outshone thousands of other luxury properties worldwide and received a near-perfect score emphasizing its appeal among global travelers. Other top-rated hotels include La Casa de la Playa in Mexico and The Ritz-Carlton in Doha.