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Samode HavelivsRambagh Palace
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rambagh Palace is the choice of most writers compared to Samode Haveli. Rambagh Palace is ranked #1 in Jaipur with positive reviews from 12 sources such as Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.
Samode Haveli
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Oyster
Mr & Mrs Smith
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 Telegraph8.0
"The townhouse of the aristrocratic Samode family; this is a sanctuary hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the streets." Full review
OysterUpper-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
Rambagh Palace
Concierge
Fodor's Rough Guide
Star Service
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Michelin Guide Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur 302005, India
From $3,279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The best rooms, on the second floor, feature high ceilings and wood floors, with views of the gardens, but even the more ordinary rooms are palatial in size, at more than 500 square feet."
Fodor's "Simply the best address in town, this wistfully romantic palace... preserves much of its history while providing up-to-the-minute comforts." Full review
Rough Guide "This opulent palace complex, set amid 47 acres of beautiful gardens, is indisputably the grandest hotel in Jaipur, and one of the most romantic places to stay in India."
Star Service "This former maharaja's palace constructed in 1835 spreads out over impeccably landscaped grounds." Full review
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Jetsetter "From the dome-ceilinged suites, clubby bar and vast gardens to the luxury tented spa, it’s easy to imagine the spot’s 1930s heyday." Full review
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Though there’s so much to see (and buy) in Jaipur, make sure you return in time for afternoon tea or a cooling signature cocktail at the Verandah lounge, a peaceful outdoor spot.
The Telegraph9.0
"One of India’s most exquisite hotels." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Impressively restored palace-hotel spread over 47 acres of lawns and gardens. The former residence of the maharajah of Jaipur, the hotel is an exotic structure." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The very religious Madho Singh II transformed this old hunting lodge into a palace in the early 20C with the help of Colonel Jacob." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Rambagh Palace is a luxury hotel housed in the former summer palace of a Maharaja, in the upscale area of Jaipur." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This "absolutely beautiful" restored 1835 palace was built for the queen's favorite handmaiden, and later used as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge." Full review
