Travel Tales: Fairmont Hotel - Jaipur

This year, valentine's day was special. This year, unlike every year, there was a work conference on the most hyped day of the year. We were headed to Jaipur, the Pink City. I was a little disappointed since the year before the same had been held at Goa(and I had missed it) and people had not stopped talking about it. So as excited as I was about Jaipur, I wished we would have gone to Goa instead.

But all thought of Goa or any other destination flew out of my mind with one look within the mammoth gates of our hotel at Jaipur.

We had been put up at the Fairmont Hotel. There stood a majestic elephant, decorated very royally, awaiting our arrival. Just beyond the gates, there was a lady dressed in Rajasthani clothes to welcome us with a "saffron teeka". 

As you are about the enter the hotel, you can hear some very melodious Indian classical music being played. It wasn't a recording - there was actually a musician who strummed a sitar right at the entrance...!

Given that this hotel is part of a global chain, I was quite taken aback by just how authentic everything about the place felt. What was remarkable about the hotel was how they are integrated technology into  an architecture which was completely inspired by the Mughal dynasty. The lifts and rooms operated on swipe cards which also added a sense of security to the guests housed there. 

The staff was dressed in Jodhpuris, spoke impeccable English and gave us all the most amazing customer service experience throughout the two days there. 

Sharing some photographs of the property so you can see what I am talking about.

What I especially loved were the little little things that they had done - the paintings, the lights in form of "mashals", very artsy looking lights that had been installed all over the property. 

Being a book lover, I especially loved the library room...!I managed the time to nestle myself in the cozily appointed reading area with "A Walk to Remember". If my stomach hadn't rumbled, I am pretty sure I could have been there overnight.

The Le Meredien was right next door and believe me, they are going to face some very serious competition. A sneak peak at the Meredien next door:

The Fairmont hotel has a motto of 'Turning moments into memories for our guests'. On their website, they also claim to offer experiences which are authentically local and genuine hospitality through engaging service and attention to detail. 

Believe me, they do. Every single word written there is actually something that can be noticed and/or experienced. Am a total fan - unequivocal. The two days spent there were one of the most memorable days of my life. It definitely sets the bar very high for future conferences to follow.

I hope I get an chance to go back here again...!