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RAAS Devigarh
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India · RAAS Hotels · Grand Luxury
A seven-storey marble fortress completed in 1760 on a hilltop above Udaipur, built for the ruler of the small Delwara principality and left vacant for two decades before the Poddar family spent fifteen years turning it into a 39-suite hotel. Architects Gautam Bhatia and Navin Gupta kept the Rajput shell intact while designer Rajiv Saini stripped the interiors to a stark, minimalist palette, a contrast that became the property's signature. RAAS took over in 2015; the hotel earned a MICHELIN One Key in 2025.
- 39 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Neighborhood: Delwara
- Rooms from 500 sq ft (46 m²)
- Architect: Gautam Bhatia and Navin Gupta
- Interiors: Rajiv Saini
About RAAS Devigarh
- The palace was completed in 1760 under Rajrana Sajja Singh II, ruler of a principality gifted to his family in 1576 after the Battle of Haldighati.
- It stood empty for two decades before the Poddar family acquired it in 1984 and restored it over 15 years using 750 workers.
- It opened as an all-suite hotel in 1999 with minimalist interiors by Rajiv Saini, and was rebranded RAAS Devigarh in 2015.
- It received a MICHELIN One Key distinction in 2025, the same year marking a quarter-century as a hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 500 sq ft (46 m²).
History
The palace was completed in 1760 under Rajrana Sajja Singh II, ruler of the Delwara principality that had been gifted to his family in 1576 after the Battle of Haldighati. Originally known as the Delwara Fort Palace or Devi Garh, the seven-storey Rajput fortress was built from locally mined marble near Udaipur, Rajasthan.
After standing empty for two decades, it was acquired in 1984 by the Poddar family and restored over 15 years by 750 workers, with architects Gautam Bhatia and Navin Gupta and minimalist interiors by Rajiv Saini. It opened as an all-suite luxury hotel in 1999 and was rebranded RAAS Devigarh in 2015.
The setting
6 km from Shri Ekling Ji Temple. 41 km from Maharana Pratap Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Kothar Bar — Bar
- Darbar Bar — Bar
- Hawa Gokhra — Restaurant
- Janana Courtyard — Restaurant · Local delicacies
- Pool Deck — Poolside
- Sheesh Mahal — Restaurant
- Silver Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Garden Dining — Immersive dining with fresh herbs, plant-based courses and chef's stories, for 4 or more guests, up to 20.
- Pool Deck dining — Open-air terrace above the pool overlooking the Aravalli Range, for evening drinks, high tea or dinner; ideal for 25 to 45 guests.
- Restaurant Terrace dinner — Dining under the stars with a fire, from a vantage point above Delwara village, for 50 to 60 guests.
- Walks from the hotel gates — A range of walks starting from the hotel gates.
- Day-long itineraries — Day itineraries covering everyday life in Delwara, the City Palace of Udaipur and pilgrimages to historic temples.
- Yoga and meditation — Calming yoga and meditation through personalised wellness programmes guided by expert consultants.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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