Ratan Vilas is a perfect place to relax in between stints of sightseeing, with the pool being the most welcoming and attractive part of the property.

You can also choose to lounge about on the manicured lawns, especially on sunny winter days, or retreat to the cool shade of the verandahs and courtyards – ideal for catching up on some reading, or just unwinding.

You can’t be in Jodhpur and not see the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan are other popular places in the city to visit, but if you’re tired of the old city’s bustle, head to the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, at the base of Mehrangarh Fort, for uninterrupted calm and some of the best views of the fort.

The hotel’s travel desk can also help you organise excursions to places outside the city: safaris to the Osian temples and dunes, or to the famous Bishnoi Villages.