Rajvilas Spa by Mackenzie Wheeler Architects
Rajvilas is one of 13 health club and spa developments for Oberoi Hotels, including city centre and resort locations.
The project comprises a new hotel constructed in the style of a traditional fort with extensive ornamental landscaping and tented guestroom pavilions. Mackenzie Wheeler were appointed to design the spa facility, formed from an existing haveli, extended to include a tranquil courtyard water garden with outdoor spa tubs and a contemplative walled garden.
Facilities include separate male and female lounge and locker rooms with dedicated sauna. steam, shower and plunge suites. Courtyard circulation leads to a central gymnasium; and staircase rise to first floor treatment rooms and communal suites with balcony views over the landscaped estate. [ Mackenzie Wheeler Architects ]
Exterior and interior design draws reference from traditional motifs and adopts local materials, including the spectacular mud-rendered walls inspired by ‘The Pink City’.Voted Best New Hotel of the year, Rajvilas is now a member of the ‘Small luxury Hotels of the World’ portfolio.