This glorious little hotel lies at the foot of the Meherangarh Fort, in the heart of Jodhpur’s Walled City.  It is the only luxury hotel to be based in the old town and the views directly up to the fort, which looms above you, and quite spectacular.  The hotel comprises four beautiful old, restored, red sandstone buildings juxtaposed with slick, modern structures.  It is situated in the prestigious north-eastern quarter of the Walled City, so may simply wonder straight out into the surrounding maze of streets to explore the markets.   The combination of the old and the new works extraordinarily well.   The hotel is young at heart and refreshinly different and has a pretty central swimming pool, an enchanting spa, an atmospheric dining room a cool café, and al fresco terraces.   Strolling away from the excitement, hustle and bustle of the old town and walking under Raas' imposing gateway, is like entering a blissfully peaceful, hidden oasis.  .   Accommodation comprises 39 rooms, 7 of which are suites with separate sitting rooms, larger balconies and bathrooms.  35 rooms have views of the Mehrangarh Fort and the remaining 4 rooms have private gardens overlooking the old, restored buildings.   Almost all the rooms and suites have fort views, some have balconies and some have terraces. They are highly sophisticated in their amenities and the décor is chic, contemporary and understated.  The bathrooms are state of the art and the subtle use of colour, combined with stunning design and craftsmanship and making use of Jodhpur’s pink sandstone and stunning black terrazzo, with splashes of ‘Jodhpur  blue’.  Light, space and clean lines are the bywords here. All rooms and suites have balconies and are air-conditioned with latest eco friendly machines, together with overhead fans, hairdryers, safes, central  heating, TV and telephones.    Dining There are two restaurants, namely the Darikhana Restaurant and Baradari Café for outdoor eating by the pool. There are both table d’hote and a la carte menus available, serving continental and Indian food.  Room service is available too.  Children The hotel welcomes children of all ages and interconnecting rooms are available for families however no extra beds are permitted in the bedrooms.  There is a baby-sitting service available.   When to go. The best time to visit is from October to early April when it is generally dry with very little humidity. During December, January and February, it can be cold in the mornings and evenings and warm clothes are necessary at these times.  However during the daytime it is lovely and warm and sunny.  March and April are getting fairly hot and it begins to get very hot and humid in May and June and temperatures can rise to an intense and uncomfortable heat.  The monsoon breaks in July and lasts until September.   October and November are still warm but not cold or wet.  The best time to visit is from October to early April.  It is generally a dry heat with very little humidity.   Style Modernised heritage boutique hotel  Air/Con Yes Dining Yes in house and delicious Children Yes all ages welcome No. of Bedrooms 35 Pool Yes , good size and welcome in the heat. Facilities and activities City walks with a private guide, wonderful shopping with the hotel tuk tuk, desert picnics by jeep, camel and horse safaris into the desert and tribal areas. Visits to the gardens at Mandore, the temples at Osian, Kumbhalgarh Fort, the Jain Temples at Ranakpur, birdwatching, polo and golf. Hotel facilities A 15 x 8m heated swimming pool (heated) 2 cars and 5 specially made ‘Jodhpur blue’ Tuk Tuks for taking guests around Jodhpur, at nominal charge. Spa (5 treatment rooms, steam, managed by Serena Spas) library and bar. Price Range from £105 to £230.00 per person per night and breakfast Dependant on season.