The Oberoi RajvilasvsNarain Niwas Palace
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Oberoi Rajvilas is preferred by most writers compared to Narain Niwas Palace. The Oberoi Rajvilas comes in at #2 in Jaipur with praise from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Concierge.
The Oberoi Rajvilas Show All Reviews
Goner Road, Jaipur 303012, India
From $185/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The sanctuary-like setting mostly encourages happy, slow hours among the gardens, decorative pools, and fountains."
Jetsetter
"An opulent garden- and fountain-strewn 32-acre resort built around a 250-year-old temple." Full review
Fodor's
"A destination unto itself, whether you want to splash out on a private villa with its own pool, enjoy a spacious standard room, or revel in a romantic luxury tent on the grounds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"About 8km from the city centre is Jaipur’s most sophisticated and expensive hotel."
Star Service
"This hotel is located 8 kilometers from the old walled city and 16 kilometers from the airport, making it a bit of a trek for impatient tourists." Full review
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Americans are frequently on the guest list here, and staffers are used to numerous special requests.
Condé Nast Traveler
95.8
"Amid 32 acres of purple jacaranda and yellow gulmohar trees, this fort-style hotel recalls the days of the Rajputs, with architectural details like blue tile and brass doors." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I am blessed to have visited this magnificent property twice in my life." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern Rajasthani retreat made up of well-appointed tents and villas and an Oberoi spa. The new restaurant Rajmahal uses herbs and vegetables from the on-site garden." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Sumptuously appointed resort set around an imaginatively recreated Rajasthani palace, in the countryside 20 minutes from the city center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hotel just outside Jaipur, with red-brick architecture reminiscent of a Rajasthani fort, boasts stylish tented rooms, Mughal-inspired trellises, courtyard fountains, superb cuisine." 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