47 Jobner Bagh is a stylish and boutique guesthouse, located in central Jaipur. Shiva Gujar, who earlier had a successful jewellery business, worked with the late Italian architect Paola Giacomini to create this charming retreat, filling the gap in Jaipur’s hotel industry which had either restored palaces or simple guesthouses. Situated just beyond the edge of the old walled city, in what was once the garden of the Maharajah of Jobner, it offers both luxury and a homestay experience.
Built in the late 17th-century, 47 Jobner Bagh offers just 11-bedrooms with its whitewashed, curved jali walls and wide terraces. Inside, the simple, sunlit interiors are furnished with regional Rajasthani antiques and vintage Indian pieces. Friendly staff serve fresh lime and soda or nimbu pani and tea with snacks during the day. Evenings are spent on the terrace overlooking the neighbouring town and the Nahalgarh Fort.
Delicious home-cooked meals comprising of regional dishes and Indian specialities are supervised by Shiva's wife Anita and served on the terrace or in the gardens. City sightseeing tours can be easily organised by staff at the 47 Jobner Bagh and include highlights such as Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, the 18th-century Jantar Mantar or outdoor observatory. For relaxation, there is Dr Upal's small spa offering Ayruvedic and aromatherapy massages as well as yoga classes.
Amenities
Bar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableDisabled FacilitiesGardenMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaStay 47 Jobner Bagh features just eleven rooms and suites. All are individually decorated in simple style with whitewashed walls, polished, concrete floors and regional, antique furniture. French doors open onto shaded private terraces with comfortable seating overlooking the central enclosure, perfect for morning tea. All rooms have air-conditioning and bathrooms with modern facilities. Our preferred Room no 11, a suite, boasts has its own small lawn terrace and delicate jasmine garden.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at 47 Jobner Bagh. Children below 6 years stay free when sharing parent’s bed. Extra charges apply for children between 6 and 16 years. However, please note that the property is more suited for adult guests.
Dine The in-house restaurant at the 47 Jobner Bagh is headed by the owner’s wife, so you can expect authentic Indian meals. Breakfast is a mix of both British and Indian styles with fruits, yoghurt and eggs to order. Tea is on the terrace in the cool evening breeze and dinner is a three-course meal with traditional Rajasthani dishes. Alternatively, head into the old town for a traditional vegetarian thali, or stroll to the Jaipur Pavilion for a truly indulgent Indian fine dining experience.
Relax There are plenty of spaces and cool verandas inside the 47 Jobner Bagh to relax. Jobner Bagh was once part of the Maharaja of Jobner’s gardens and hence you will find a lovely garden with shaded spaces. There is currently no swimming pool but a small spa offers both Ayruvedic and aromatherapy massages, and Yoga classes can also be arranged.
Experience Jaipur is one of the most famous tourist cities in India with many historic forts, palaces and stunning havelis (ancestral mansions). 47 Jobner Bagh can organise day tours to see the highlights including the Amer Fort with its palace complex of four courtyards and the captivating ‘Hall of Mirrors’. In the main city is Wind Palace (Hawa Mahal) built with Pink stone, an 18th-century, outdoor observatory and the Water Palace, located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur.
Location 47 Jobner Bagh is situated between the four famous gates of Jaipur the pink city, near the railway station bus stand, and close to the main market. Jaipur is part of the Golden Triangle made up of Delhi and Agra.
Getting there Fly into to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Jaipur. From there, it's a 40-minute drive from Jaipur airport to 47 Jobner Bagh. Alternatively, it's a 5-hour drive from Delhi.
When to go Rajasthan is known as the desert state. It is largely hot and dry throughout the year, making it a great destination to get away from European winters. Summer in Rajasthan extends from April to June. Although it rarely rains in Rajasthan, the temperature drops slightly during the Monsoon period from July to September, and humidity increases. Post-monsoon period from October to November is the official "tourist season" in Rajasthan that extends into the winter months from December to March when its warm during the day and chilly at night.
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