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Umaid Mahal-A Heritage Style Boutique HotelvsSamode Haveli
Both Umaid Mahal and Samode Haveli are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Samode Haveli is the choice of most writers compared to Umaid Mahal. Samode Haveli comes in at 86 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
Umaid Mahal-A Heritage Style Boutique Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
C-20 / B-2 Bihari Marg, Opp. Lane of K.P. Automotives, Bani Park, Jaipur 302016, India
From $36/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet "This extravagantly decorated hotel is run by the same family behind the popular Umaid Bhawan. It may not be a castle but it has plenty of front." Full review
Rough Guide "Extravagantly decorated heritage-style modern hotel, with virtually every surface covered in colourful traditional murals."
Fodor's "Rooms are masterfully decked out with dark green marble floors and period-style furniture. The rooftop restaurant serves wholesomely made Indian cuisine." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Umaid Mahal is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in Bani Park, a residential neighborhood just west of Pink City." Full review
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
