Samode PalacevsArya Niwas
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Samode Palace scores slightly better than Arya Niwas. Samode Palace scores 73 with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure.
Samode Palace
Village Samode, Samode 302002, India
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"An hour's drive (45km/28 miles) from Jaipur, 400-year-old Samode Palace is popular, pretty, and newly renovated." Full review
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If you have the cash, ask for the newly renovated Royal Suite 314, which is of Oberoi quality.
Travel + Leisure
"The 43 light-filled guest rooms feature elaborate marble work and woodwork; cotton dhurrie rugs cover mosaic-patterned floors." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 16th-century palace nestled in the ancient Aravalli hills has striking wall murals, atmospheric rooms, an infinity pool, and a great wine cellar." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A walled Rajasthani wonderland, Samode Palace hotel outside Jaipur is the stuff of legend." Full review
Arya Niwas
Sansar Chandra Road, behind Amber Tower, Jaipur 302001, India
From $12/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The Arya Niwas has that ideal combination of convenience to the heart of the city and cushioning from its noise and chaos." Full review
Rough Guide
"Dependable old hotel with free wi-fi, arranged around a couple of intimate courtyards, with a lovely expanse of lawn and spacious veranda out front."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Just off Sansar Chandra Marg, behind a high-rise tower, this is a very popular travellers’ haunt with a travel desk, bookshop and yoga lessons." Full review