Jaipur is the kind of city that unfurls in a haze of terracotta pinks, fragrant marigolds and the distant echo of temple bells. Tucked away from the city’s vibrant rhythm, Hotel 47 Jobner Bagh is where where Italian craft meets Rajasthani heritage, and where designer Lucy Folk found sanctuary while travelling. Hand-carved details, shaded courtyards and the scent of jasmine at dusk invited a slower pace of living. Here, Folk reflects on the sensory pleasures and considered beauty that made her stay at this intimate heritage retreat so memorable.
Designed and curated by …
Paola Giacomini and Shiva Gujar.
I stayed here because …
My friend Stella Berkofsky assured me it was the most charming place to stay. Stella and her Grandmother curate Wonderful Workshops Jaipur (look it up if you are excited about craft and the legends that have shaped the world landscape). Think: Dame Zandra Rhodes in the Pink City teaching a Kalamkari Textile Design workshop.
My last visit was …
January 2026
What I loved about the room/ hotel …
All of the eclectic Indian touches with an Italian design lens. The interiors and fresh flowers in the room, the collecting of your washing daily like your Mum would. The staff are welcoming and eccentric. It’s a place you want to stay all day and settle in for supper. A refuge from the chaos of downtown. Full of Indian artefacts and charm.
Amenities worth a mention …
The store (curated by the owner, who happens to be a wonderful jeweller), the garden, the rooftop views and the family energy. And massages daily that relieve tired limbs and refresh your aura.
Room service order …
Fresh Ginger Tea with local honey on the side.
Places nearby …
The Gem Palace for iconic Jewel history and gems as big as rocks – the owners ensure you have a taste for Regal jewels and love a bit of theatre! Peshawri for Indian BBQ mastery, butter chicken indulgence and copper cocktail goblets. Nila House for architectural brilliance, the most exquisite textile collection, an education in textiles, and a serene experience.
The one thing I always return home with …
Colourful textiles and local art bought at the boutique at 47 Jobner Bagh.
Galleries in the area …
Nilla House, owned by Lady Bamford.
Dinner …
For Maharajah sightings, reserve a table at the rooftop restaurant The Sarvato. It’s located inside the walls of the City Palace, and we happened to see an incredible elephant procession whilst dining. It’s a formal affair but it’s worth the indulgence. We also loved The Johri (hotel and restaurant), which is in the middle of town and boasts organic produce and a menu of Rajasthani goodness.
