Aman Nath is an Indian businessperson, writer and conservationist, best known as a co-founder of the Neemrana group of heritage hotels in India. His work has been associated with the adaptive reuse of historic buildings in India, converting forts, palaces and old residences into operating hotels while seeking to retain their architectural character.
| Name | Aman Nath |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Co-founder, Neemrana Hotels; writing on Indian art, history and architecture |
| Field | Hospitality, heritage conservation, writing |
Nath has written and co-authored books on Indian history, art and architecture, often drawing on regional traditions, monuments and material culture. His writing interests have run alongside his work in restoring and operating heritage properties.
Nath is widely associated with Neemrana Fort-Palace in Rajasthan, an early project in the restoration of historic Indian buildings for use as a hotel. The work at Neemrana, undertaken with his business partner Francis Wacziarg, became the basis of a wider portfolio of heritage and "non-hotel" properties operated under the Neemrana name across several Indian states.
Through this work, Nath has been a prominent voice in discussions on architectural conservation in India, particularly the question of how privately held historic buildings can be maintained through commercial reuse rather than left derelict.
Alongside his business activities, Nath has authored and co-authored illustrated books on subjects including Indian painting, monuments and regional heritage. These works have generally been aimed at general readers as well as students of Indian art and history.
Nath's career is often cited in the Indian heritage hospitality sector as an example of restoring older buildings for adaptive reuse. The Neemrana model, combining tourism with conservation, has influenced the wider growth of heritage hotels in India.