This exquisite resort is the newest of the Karma Royal collection and it is certain to be one of our most popular. K2 at Ratan Haveli is in the heart of Jaipur, a stone’s throw from the Old (Pink) city. It makes a perfect base for exploring Jaipur and the region. After a day out exploring the bustling markets and experiencing the exhilarating chaos of the street bazaars, returning to the resort you will discover perfect peace.

The resort is an authentic Haveli (a traditional ornately decorated residence) with a history going back almost to the establishment of Jaipur itself. The Haveli is in an area called Brahampuri (Holy Abode) and is the oldest section of Jaipur City. Enter through an archway into an outer courtyard (chowk). Once inside, protected by its thick walls and comfortable in its deep shade you could be forgiven for forgetting that you are in the centre of the city. Peace and tranquillity abound.
Another arch leads via a passage way to an inner courtyard that was part of the original two storied building and still has the original open well. An old and narrow stairway leads to the upper galleries which provide access to some of the individual rooms.

Each room has its own unique features boasting magnificent flooring and sumptuous furnishings reminiscent of, and in a lot of cases dating back to, a bygone era. Original coloured glass panes are still in evidence as are old style electrical switches. The modern bathrooms attached to every room contain the best of flooring, tiling, shower curtains and sanitary fittings.

The resort maintains this old Rajasthani heritage by providing a Bawdi (traditional pool) within the enclosed garden for the use of the guests. The outdoor garden to the side of the Haveli, bawdi and stage area is a perfect setting for an evening of entertainment and cultural shows as are the three open air roof terraces.

K2 offers 20 air-conditioned hotel suites. Each ensuite room is equipped with cable television, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and telephones. The air-conditioned multi-cuisine restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner either indoors, in the courtyard, the garden or on the roof terraces. There is also room service and concierge service for members and guests. Other services include laundry and dry cleaning, Wi-Fi internet and PC’s, mailing and stamps, fax and photocopy, luggage storage, travel desk and money exchange facilities. It’s eco-friendly practices include solar energy water heating, the best possible waste disposal systems, water-softening purification systems, RO drinking water units, rainwater harvesting from the roof terraces and energy efficient equipment & lighting.

 

 

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