Jaipur Study Tour from 09th to 11th April 2026

Mr. Jatinder Taneja (Managing Director)

Overview

I undertook a short study tour to Jaipur to review regularly used hotels and inspect the newly opened ITC Storii Kanota Castle.

The drive from Delhi via the Faridabad expressway was smooth and took approximately 4 hours, including a short stop.

Hotel Feedback

ITC Storii Kanota Castle (Approx. 30 mins from Jaipur city,)

• Beautifully restored heritage castle, now managed by ITC Storii 
• Around 60 rooms across Deluxe Rooms, Heritage Rooms, and Heritage Suites 

Rooms:

• Heritage Suites / Heritage Rooms: Large, authentic palace-style rooms opening into lawns; best category and strong selling point 
• Deluxe / New Block Rooms: Modern block (~10–12 rooms), comfortable but less character 

Highlights:

• Excellent restaurant, food, and service 
• Library and museum with rare manuscripts, armoury, and artefacts (must-see for guests) 
• Large swimming pool, spa, banquet spaces, and expansive lawns 

Overall: Strong product for experiential Deluxe and inbound clients seeking heritage stays outside city hustle

Jas Vilas (Bani Park area) Met Mr. Mahendra Singh and his wife, Owners

• Small heritage boutique hotel in a quiet residential location 
• Rooms are large, well done, and comfortable 

Highlights:

• Beautiful pool and front lawn 
• Cozy restaurant with outdoor seating 
• Peaceful ambience, good for mid-segment FIT clients 

Niravi Jaipur (Central location)

• Stylish boutique hotel with modern heritage design 
• Limited rooms, all well designed 

Highlights:

• Courtyard, lawns, and pool 
• Popular Clock Tower restaurant adjoining the hotel 
• Good option for design-led boutique stays  

Dera Rawatsar (Bani Park)

• Charming heritage boutique property 
• Rooms are spacious; higher category rooms are excellent 

Highlights:

• Small pool, cozy restaurant with outdoor seating 
• Personalized feel, suitable for heritage/boutique segment 
• Met owners: Mr. Anirudh Singh & Ms. Mandavi Singh 

Dileep Kothi (Residential area)

• Very exclusive 10-room boutique property 
• Colonial-modern design 

Highlights:

• Large rooms, elegant living and dining spaces, terrace 
• No pool 
• Ideal for private groups / exclusive use 
• Met Mr. Umaid Singh ji 

The Raj Palace (Near Samode Haveli, old city side)

• SLH heritage hotel with approx. 60–65 rooms across categories 

Rooms:

• Mix of heritage rooms and newer categories 
• Heritage rooms have better character; new rooms are functional 

Highlights:

• Impressive facade, lawns, restaurant, and coffee shop 
• Suitable alternative below Samode Haveli category (price dependent) 
• Met GM Ms. Ankur Rara 

Note

• Padma Haveli is a newly opened heritage property (not inspected due to time constraints) 

Overall Assessment

• Good mix of heritage, boutique, and experiential hotels available across segments 
• ITC Storii Kanota Castle stands out as a strong new addition for deluxe inbound clients 
• Jaipur continues to offer diverse accommodation options suited for all categories 

Conclusion

The trip was productive and insightful, allowing review of key properties and strengthening local partnerships.

This report may be referred to for hotel selection and client recommendations.

Thanks

Jatinder Taneja