Hotel Suites As A Space Of Indulgence

Decadent bath setups, branded products, bespoke F&B experiences and personal butlers — in-room experiences are no longer about the basics

- Deepali Nandwani

Among my most enduring image of a plush hotel room is at Aman-i-Khas, the Aman group’s rustic luxury property at Ranthambore. There, in a luxury tent equipped with the best of facilities, are suites that are so artistically designed, they just don't fit into the outback we are in. Till you remember that this is Rajasthan, and that is how the erstwhile royalty lived and traveled.

The suite has all the luxury basics. However, there are those extra touches that make an Aman stay so much of an indulgence: a square diwan bang in the middle for you to lounge on; a marble bathtub which the housekeeping team draws up every evening, as the sun goes down on the wild country around, for your soaking pleasure; a vanity area that is as big as the bathtub area, but on the opposite side of the living space, and lovely planter’s chair placed right at the front, seated on which you can enjoy an indulgent foot massage by the spa team.

Besides, every guest has his or her personal Man Friday, who checks you in and out within your luxury tent, and takes care of your every need, including your safety. Not only are you given a handphone using which you can call him, but on the side of the bed is a special bell that rings in his room.