Svatma (Luxury Tanjore Hotel)

Learn from the past, live in the present and create the future befits for our today’s destination. The luxurious boutique hotel with cultural journey that will appeal to any modern day traveler and stand out as a unique destination. Tanjavur, is a city where depth knowledge, passion of architecture and love of art shines through and with an aim to educate guests on the very same art and craft of the region, 'Svatma' (one’s own soul) rewrote the history.

 

Seduced by rare and remarkable newly poured foundation with specific aesthetic taste of 'The Subrahmaniam’s' (Krithika& Sumant) 'Svatma' is a thrilling place for a perfect holiday. The couple, who clearly cared for preservation with their own personal stamp made an accurate interpretation of the original interiors of a century old former grand residence of Carnatic musician Rama Kausalya. 

The entryway is championing fresh and unconventional open concept with 'no reception' approach to steal your heart upon arrival. Heavily influenced by familiar ancient Tamilnadu ethics, the entrance is embellished with characteristic South Indian style pillars.  

Historical Tamil design is represented in antique furniture glut, framed portraits and varied collection of art, furniture and objects with dramatic designs that add the touch of times gone by.  

Traditional color palette is woven throughout giving sophisticated yet relaxed look where guests can indulge in the abundant charm of history. With dramatic designs one can easily get lost in this comfortable retreat for a social chit chat or unwinding after a long day playing tourist in the city. 

The dining room has all the hallmark of history, where old fashioned settings with crisp modernity set the stylish tone. Organic and vegetarian 'Aaharam' is served to please your taste buds.  

Moody bedrooms are layered with vividly patterned “kanjivaram” textiles giving it a fresh and vibrant look. The feel of ‘Being home’ ingredients is peppered with perfect blend of elements that promise relaxation swapping the concrete and chaos of the outside world.  

My flirtation started with ‘Svatma’ the moment I glance at it and I knew that I have to share with you all lovely readers. Lightly traditional and modern accents live in harmony in this ‘wanna be there soon’ kind of a place where feeling of a bit of history is intact. Leaving you dreaming about lolling in the lap of this luxurious hotel. Until we meet again, stay connected, toodles!

(Image Credit: Svatma) 

A fairy tale castle (Mihir Garh - A boutique hotel)

Embark on a journey with me, today we are heading to another signature boutique hotel, Mihir Garh, a place where holiday, escapism and nostalgia go hand in hand.

Mihir Garh, is a motivated and designed brainchild of a couple Sidharth Singh and his wife Rashmi. The duo uplifted their vision and expression of their individuality, all united by an attention to detail extravagant fortress hotel near Jodhppur, Rajasthan, India. With a desire to share this heaven on earth, a sophisticated sand castle rising in the  middle of the dessert was built with attentive and carefully chosen interiors by Rashmi. 

Cut out arches or "zarokhas" are windowed in different walls through out the property, giving them a royal and stylish touch or gadh.

Zarokhas in this area, with clever touches of red in traditional seating is richly layered.

 

Most marvelous shade of aqua blue is my absolute favorite. Here also the same blue with rich and sumptuous peacock painting are adorning another mud wall with "zarokhas", balanced by repeating the same intensity of peacock blue color in cushions as well.

Collection of stand out brass pieces are grouped on the coffee table and are also scattered around the room for classic and timeless ambience evoking the very much styles of "Maharajas".

 

Design and décor is done meticulously  by the owner Rashmi, customizing every detail. Jewel-toned fabrics and even the jewel toned mudded fireplace not only cheer the craftsmanship of the local artisan but also add a focal point in the room. With few collective brass concentrated on the table and side table increases the over all visual impact.

Garh with only 9 private suits and each room is a total chill out zone belting out the stories of craftsmanship of local artists, decorators, carpenters, masons. Each room is with private plunge pool and a terrace. 



Backing into the dunes of dessert

 

Wrapping up the post with the view which makes me want to exhale a sigh of relaxation, as I head back to reality accepting the cold winter in my part of the world. If you like to view more of it, visit here. Until we meet again, stay connected, toodles!

Images: Mihir Garh

Pearl Palace..boutique hotel tour

The magnetic pink city Jaipur is known for its bounteous allure and hospitality. Laying today in front of you, an exciting journey of one such luxury brand boutique hotel in Jaipur, dripping with true desi details. An extravagantly designed vibrant rooms of Pearl Palace Heritage Hotel in Jaipur will catapult you glancing at the beauty and perfection of the décor. Each room is transformed with an entwined story of Indian heritage by exercising mixing modern and traditional. Without a moment of hesitation, I knew I had to share this with my keen readers.

Nirvana Suite

The very Nirvana Suite was a sure fire sign to take you on a compulsive tour of this boutique hotel. These adorning spiritual and multi-coloured effigies paying a tribute to Buddha here. The appearance of the room is extremely influenced by “Ladakh” and the devotees of Buddhism residing there and in the surrounding region practising the religion since last 15 centuries. 

Kutch Room

The Kutch Room evokes a sense of being in the village of Kutch in Gujarat.  Earthy materials like bamboo, clay and timbre completes the backdrop of this bhunga (a traditional circular house in Kutch, Gujarat) imitated room. Mirror studded wall conveys the perfect traditional character in the room.

Indus Suite

The warli folk painting throughout the Indus Suite serves as an ethnic ambience of Northern Maharashtra and also an envy of any Warli painting lover like me. The traditional art captures the real essence of folktales and traditional stories of life and social occasions. The uniquenss of the paintings lie in the fact that it’s done on a mud wall using single color only.

Nilamber Suite

The delicately intricate pieces of mirror express the sheer serenity of this Nilamber Suite. Crisp blue background by the bed and ceiling is a form of glass medley work. To give the utmost experience of this mosaic work to dwellers, a crew of professional artisans were invited from Udaipur. 

Madhubani Room

Drooling over the Madhubani atmosphere, here, which is meant to exhibit the mystical presence of Indian style paintings and the essence of the authenticity.  Each and every detail painting depicts the occasion and festival. The well-appointed family of artisans completed the work to accentuate the charm.

 

The travel bug inside me is in his high spirits after taking you on the tour now and tempting me to cherish the day by waking up in one of such serene rooms, I wouldn’t mind, would you? Though the actual tour of the rest of the boutique guest house is on my  bucket list next time when I step my feet in Jaipur. For now visit right here to steal a complete look. Until we meet again enjoy your rest of the week, toodles!

Images: Pearl Palace