Oberoi launches its first exclusive use residence: Naila Fort, a fort outside Jaipur
Set on a hilltop in the countryside just outside Jaipur, Naila Fort, An Oberoi Luxury Residence, offers an intimate new way to experience Rajasthan’s royal heritage. Built in 1849 by the Champawat clan and overlooking the Aravalli hills, the 19th-century fort has been carefully restored, retaining its pink-hued ramparts, courtyards, and terraces while opening up expansive views of the surrounding landscape and the nearby Pink City. The location places guests within easy reach of Jaipur’s palaces, markets, and cultural landmarks, yet far enough to feel immersed in a quieter, rural Rajasthan.
Conceived as a private heritage home rather than a conventional hotel, Naila Fort is available only as an exclusive-use residence, designed for small groups seeking privacy and seclusion. The fort has been reimagined as an ultra-luxury four-bedroom retreat, with spaces arranged around sunlit courtyards, stone corridors, and broad terraces that invite slow mornings and sunset gatherings. Antique furnishings, curated artwork, and preserved architectural details pay homage to its aristocratic past, while discreetly integrated modern comforts ensure a contemporary, residential feel.
Each of the four bedrooms is designed as a suite-like sanctuary, with generous proportions and views onto the fort’s courtyards or the Aravalli hills. Period-inspired furniture, carved doors, and textiles echo traditional Rajasthani design, balanced by modern amenities expected of an Oberoi stay. The layout lends itself to families, friends, or celebratory groups travelling together, with ample shared spaces – lounges, verandas, terraces – that feel more like those of a private home than a boutique hotel.
Dining forms a central part of the experience at Naila Fort, with every meal tailored rather than scripted. Menus are crafted by Oberoi chefs in consultation with guests, drawing on royal Rajasthani and Mughal traditions alongside international favourites, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Meals can be staged in a range of evocative settings, from a mirror-work dining hall to poolside lunches or candlelit dinners on the terraces and in the gardens under the night sky.
Stays begin with a sense of ceremony: guests are welcomed with a traditional Ganesh Vandana performed at the property’s private temple, anchoring the visit in local ritual and culture. From there, itineraries are highly personalised, with the residence team curating everything from relaxed days within the fort to bespoke excursions into Jaipur for palace visits, shopping, or cultural performances. The emphasis is on creating a rhythm that feels unhurried, allowing guests to dip between fort life and city energy as they wish.
Wellness is woven into the atmosphere rather than confined to a single facility, with the fort’s architecture and elevated setting encouraging a slower pace. Broad terraces lend themselves to yoga at sunrise, while quiet corners in courtyards and gardens offer natural spaces for meditation, reading, or simply taking in the changing light over the Aravalli hills. The combination of heritage surrounds, calm countryside, and attentive yet unobtrusive service is designed to feel restorative, more akin to time spent in a private country estate than a traditional city hotel.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests from 15 February 2026, Naila Fort marks The Oberoi Group’s debut in dedicated luxury residential stays and signals a new direction for the brand. It offers travellers a chance to inhabit a carefully restored 19th-century fort in complete privacy, while benefiting from the group’s hallmark hospitality and service philosophy. For those seeking a deeply personal way to experience Rajasthan’s culture and landscape, it positions itself as an ultra-private base from which to enjoy both the romance of Jaipur and the quiet grandeur of the surrounding hills.
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https://www.oberoihotels.com/luxury-residences/naila-fort-jaipur/
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