Six Senses Fort Barwara

Excellent hotel close to Ranthambore park to view the tigers.

My wife and I recently completed a short stay at this amazing property, and it was one of the most memorable experiences we have had. The hospitality was amazing and starts before your visit, as an employee named Oindrila messaged me to make sure all our plans were set. Upon arriving at Fort Barwara, one is absolutely struck by the beauty and the size and splendor of the structure. Painstakingly restored and updated, it is an incredible blend of modern comfort and the historic fort. Oindrila and the manager of the hotel met us as our car arrived and walked us up to the lobby, showing us the property as we ascended. Just before the flight of stairs we were showered with rose petals. Our room was absolutely beautiful, with a private courtyard and great view, a spacious living room, beautiful bedroom, and amazing bathroom. We were given a tour of the stunning property, and then chose to enjoy drinks by the fire in the courtyard. Once again the hospitality was outstanding as a server named Anisha made us quite comfortable and brought us drinks and snacks. We then had dinner in the restaurant and the food was fantastic. The next morning we woke up early for the Tiger Safari we had scheduled. Oindrila had made sure to pack us a wonderful breakfast, and Satish drove us the roughly 30 minutes to Ranthambore National Park. It was cold the morning of our excursion so he drove us a little further than normal to keep us comfortable. We were then met by Vijay and Wasim from the tour operator, and Vijay gave us a great overview of the wildlife while Wasim expertly drove us through the park. We saw countless deer, peacocks, monkeys, and a couple of crocodiles. About an hour and a half into the safari Vijay guided us to within about 10 feet of a family of 4 tigers. Wasim expertly followed them for about the next 45 minutes. I cannot believe we were so close for so long to these majestic creatures - we were so lucky. Satish then took us to a local handicrafts store, and then we returned to the hotel. Once again we were met by Oindrila who ensured we had everything we needed, and opened the boutique shop for us where we selected some beautiful items to take home with us. After a fantastic lunch by the pool, we then were escorted to the temple about a 15 minute walk from the hotel, and climbed the almost 700 steps to the top. The view was breathtaking. Back at the hotel, after we had told Oindrila we were interested in the temple blessing ceremony she came and escorted us, and then we were surprised to receive a special blessing celebrating our anniversary. Honestly it was beautiful and surprising and quite touching. We then returned to the courtyard where Anisha served us our favorite drinks. Then we enjoyed an outstanding Thali dinner of Rajasthani classics in one of the destination dining experiences. The setting was stunning. The food was amazing. Amit, our server, did such a wonderful job and enthusiastically took photos for us as we celebrated our anniversary

We had a wonderful stay , excellent hospitality & a special mention for chef Gagandeep; who took great care of our meals & making it a very memorable stay, highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great holiday. Thank you very much,