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Samode PalacevsThe Oberoi Rajvilas
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Oberoi Rajvilas ranks significantly better than Samode Palace. The Oberoi Rajvilas scores 82 with endorsements from 7 sources such as concierge.com, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
Samode Palace
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Village Samode, Samode 302002, India
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "An hour's drive (45km/28 miles) from Jaipur, 400-year-old Samode Palace is popular, pretty, and newly renovated." Full review
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If you have the cash, ask for the newly renovated Royal Suite 314, which is of Oberoi quality.
Travel + Leisure "The 43 light-filled guest rooms feature elaborate marble work and woodwork; cotton dhurrie rugs cover mosaic-patterned floors." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 16th-century palace nestled in the ancient Aravalli hills has striking wall murals, atmospheric rooms, an infinity pool, and a great wine cellar." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A walled Rajasthani wonderland, Samode Palace hotel outside Jaipur is the stuff of legend." Full review
The Oberoi Rajvilas
Concierge
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report The Telegraph 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 Traveler95.8
"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 Report95.0
"Sumptuously appointed resort set around an imaginatively recreated Rajasthani palace, in the countryside 20 minutes from the city center." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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
