Trident, JaipurvsRambagh Palace
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Rambagh Palace ranks significantly higher than Trident, Jaipur. Rambagh Palace has a TripExpert Score of 95 with positive reviews from 12 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Trident, Jaipur
Amber Fort Rd, opposite Jal Mahal, Jaipur 302002, India
From $28/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"About 5km north of the city on the road to Amber Fort, the Trident is a slick and very well-managed international-class hotel."
Fodor's
"While a stay at Trident—built to look like a rambling haveli 5 km (3 miles) from the center of town—does not offer the authentic royal experience, it does make for an interlude of gracious living." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale hotel is located on the banks of Mansagar Lake, on the road that leads between tourist-friendly Jaipur and the former capital of Rajasthan, Amber." Full review
Rambagh Palace 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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CD/DVD players can be delivered upon request.
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 Telegraph
9.0
"One of India’s most exquisite hotels." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"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
Oyster
Luxury
"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