Moral India For Alila

Doris Goh, Chief Marketing Officer, Alila Hotels and Resorts, talks to us about the group’s properties in India and where they see themselves amongst travellers.

- Anupriya Bishnoi

Tell us about Alila Fort Bishangarh.

Alila Fort Bishangarh is a unique example of Jaipur’s Gharana architecture, influenced by both the Mughals and the British, and is possibly the only boutique warrior fort of its kind in India that has been converted into a resort. Hidden away in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, an hour’s drive from Jaipur, Alila Fort Bishangarh commands a remarkable presence upon a granite hill with a 360-degree view of the Rajasthani landscape of hills, havelis, villages, and temples. The resort boasts of 59 spacious rooms and suites, individually configured to capture stunning views of the Aravalli hills. Within the walls of the old fort are two diverse restaurants, Amarsar and Nazaara, with innovative culinary options that have been specially curated by Chef Ranveer Brar. Deep in the dungeon, carved out between granite rocks, is Spa Alila. Alila offers a specially crafted Rajasthani journey for guests to engage with the local community, watch local artisans work their art of carpet weaving, silversmithing, and marble sculpting.

Is expansion on the cards for Alila?