Samode HavelivsNarain Niwas Palace
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Samode Haveli is preferred by most reviewers compared to Narain Niwas Palace. Samode Haveli scores 86 with recommendations from 6 reviews like Oyster, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Samode Haveli
Gangapole, Jaipur 302002, India
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Tucked away in the northeast corner of the old city is this charming 200-year-old building, once the town house of the rawal (nobleman) of Samode, Jaipur’s prime minister." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"In an unbeatably central location on the northeastern edge of the Pink City, this superb old haveli is brimming with atmosphere, centred on an idyllic courtyard and with the prettiest pool in town."
Condé Nast Traveler
"There are little alcoves and heavy colonial-era furniture–a glorious throwback environment in which to have your morning dosa." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The townhouse of the aristrocratic Samode family; this is a sanctuary hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the streets." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Three-and-a-half-pearl Samode Haveli is a beautiful historic hotel with a wealth of original features and impressive traditional design elements." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A fabled family home in the Indian city of Jaipur, Samode Haveli hotel is an ornate oasis in the heart of the hectic old town, with glorious grounds, a huge pool and tinkling fountains." Full review
Narain Niwas Palace
Kanota Bagh, Jaipur 302004, India
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Like Alsisar, Narain Niwas provides you with an opportunity to live in a heritage property for relatively little money." Full review
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Avoid the monstrously overpriced new "garden suites."
Lonely Planet
"This genuine heritage hotel has a wonderful ramshackle splendour... The high-ceilinged rooms are varyingly atmospheric and the bathrooms also vary greatly – so inspect before committing." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This heritage hotel, with its stunning entrance façade, has been with the same family since it was built in 1926, giving it an authenticity that is hard to duplicate." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This genuine heritage hotel has genuine heritage splendour. There’s a lavish dining room with liveried staff, an old-fashioned verandah on which to drink tea, and antiques galore." Full review