The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore

My wife, our children and I didn't like the Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambore, we LOVED it! I would recommend this resort to anyone! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, our stay was absolutely spectacular! Equally, the Tiger Safari was amazing.

One of 5 Oberoi hotels stayed at during our 'Golden Triangle' tour. As we found throughout all 5 Oberoi hotels the exceptionally well trained and attentive staff with their own personalities. All gardens, structures and amenities exceptionally well maintained. The ‘Luxury Tent’ (with solid walls) in a private garden gave a feeling of being in a nature reserve in a tent under canvas yet with luxury furniture and facilities providing a themed and an ideal start for our planned 2 safaris into the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. Evening dining, entertainment and quality of food made memorable evenings. The Observation tower provides excellent views of the hotel grounds and natural countryside. Once climbed to the top –forgot your water bottle? –no problem --there is a fridge up there with complementary cold-water bottles! Seamless service from welcome on arrival to departing. A private open jeep (with official driver and guide) is a great way to experience the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve –early morning just after sunrise being an ideal time for chances of seeing a wild Tiger.

This hotel really is perfection. From the wonderful welcome by Ratna, the General Manager to the staff waving goodbye to us our entire stay was faultless. Every member of staff is kind, helpful and professional. The grounds are immaculate, the tents, pure luxury with beds that are like sleeping on a cloud and goose feather pillows., but they have a pillow menu too. The little personal touches, such as an anniversary message made out of petals outside our tent, through to our leaving present we’re all so appreciated. The food is very good, as is the service, any dietary requirements are fulfilled and the staff bring additional dishes for you to try. The signature massage was superb, the spa is small but calming after a day of tiger spotting. The Tiger talk on arrival is a must as is the star gazing experience at the top of the tower. We were very lucky to see four tigers in zine 4 on our first morning but after that saw none at all. In fact we had four safaris booked but cancelled our last ( we had already paid for it) because we wanted to enjoy the grounds of the hotel instead and that is when I had my massage. We would love to return to this wonderful hotel, not to do another safari but purely because it really is heaven on earth.

Beautiful property, excellent service, fine dining. From the moment we arrived, the staff warmly welcomed us and looked after our every need....from breakfast before our safaris to cold drinks upon our return. Expert naturalists explained the wildlife and their habitat. We relaxed in the evening over dinner in the lovely outdoor dining courtyard then strolled back to our luxury tent. It was a truly memorable experience.

Incredibly attentive and skilful staff. The service level was world class with a very good manager. Very comfortable tents. We travelled with two small kids and were made to feel very welcome with lovely small touches like gifts on arrival and little surprises left in the room for the kids. We had a wonderful stay