THE DESERT RESORT

This air-conditioned resort comprises a total of 60 rooms. The mystery and romance of the desert are captured in its unusual architecture. Recreated in the style of a typical Rajasthani village, the resort is a verdant oasis in the midst of a stark desert landscape. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers a 24-hour reception, as well as a hotel safe, currency exchange, a newspaper stand and a games room. Guests can enjoy a drink at the cafe or bar. Business travellers can make use of the conference facilities. It offers Internet access, room service and a laundry service. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel car park.\n\nLocation\nThe hotel is located in Mandawa, in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Mukundgarh railway station is 14 km away, and Jaipur International Airport is 180 km from the resort.\n\nRooms\nThe accommodation units include cottages and spacious deluxe suites. The rooms offer experience of living in rural Rajasthan without compromising on luxury and comfort. Each cottage and room is furnished in a distinctive style. The exteriors are decorated with traditional lime-paste mandana' or rice-flour patterns which are redone daily by women from the village, while the interiors are ornamented with mirror-work and glass beads in myriad colours. All rooms are en suite with a shower and bath. Each room features a double or king-size bed, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, a safe, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Individually regulated air conditioning and individually regulated heating and a balcony or terrace are standard features in all accommodation.\n\nSport\nThe hotel features a billiards room and pool table, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can treat themselves to a relaxing massage at the Ayurvedic centre.