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Palaces in Jaipur
Rambagh Palace (Taj Group)
The sprawling residence of the governess of Maharaja Ram Singh, later became a hunting lodge. The Rambagh palace is today on eof the country's premier palace hotels.
Rambagh palace was home for the dashing Man Singh and Gayatri Devi before it was converted into the hotel. Rambagh was converted to this beautiful palace by the British archtect Sir Swinton Jacob. The suites today retain their grandeur of the yesteryears. The fountain plays in a Polo bar the restaurant has a painted celing.
The room retains bits of the earlier furniture and the gardens and courtyards are well maintained by the Taj Group of Hotels. The palace has 106 guest rooms and 4 suites, a coffee shop and a shopping arcade.
In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the Rambagh Palace offers its guests a taste of royal living – a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of kings. Its elegantly appointed rooms, marbled corridors and majestic gardens echo with history, and every corner has a story to tell.
Address
Rambagh Palace
Bhawani Singh Road
Jaipur - 302 005
Rajasthan
India
Tel: (91-141) 2211 919
Fax: (91-141) 2385 098
Email: rambagh.jaipur@tajhotels.com
Rajmahal Palace
Rajmahal was established in 1729 for one of the Sisodia princesses. It later on became the residency of various British residents. It has played host to a number of dignitariers like Queen Elizabeth II, Jacqueline Kennedy and so on. Now it is a palace hotel which has 23 air-conditioned rooms including 10 standard rooms, 8 superior rooms, 3 junior suites, and 2 plush Royal suites.
Address
Rajmahal Palace
Sardar Patel Marg,
C-Scheme,
Jaipur 302001
Rajasthan
India
Tel : (91-141) 2221787, 2743161
Jai Mahal Palace ( Tag Group of Hotels)
Built in the early of the 18th century, it served as the residence of various British officials. Known to be Jaipur's first Palace hotel has undergone renovation to meet the demands of the guests. The garden in front reminds us of Babur's first Mugal garden in Dholpur. Managed by the Taj Group of Hotels the rooms that overlook the above garden. The Palace has 100 rooms including 6 luxury suites, 10 Deluxe Rooms, 67 Luxury Rooms and 17 Luxury rooms with private sit-out. The multicusine restaurant with glittering chandeliers overhead reminds you of the bygone era of kings.
Address
Jai Mahal Palace
Jacob Road, Civil Lines,
Jaipur-302 006,
Rajasthan ,
India
Tel : (91-141) 2223636
Fax : (91-141) 2220707 / 2223660
Email : jaimahal.jaipur@tajhotels.com
Samode Haveli
The Nathawat family of Samode were the prime ministers of the kings of Jaipur and their residence also exhibits the taste of the royal palaces. The Durbar hall at the Samode palace has chambers are very beautifully painted. Close by is the Samode Bagh which is a garden with water channels and lots of trees. In the heart of Jaipur old city is the Samode Haveli built about 200 years ago which has beautiful paintings and exhibits the typical Rajasthani archtectural design. All the three ie Samode Palace, Samode Haveli and Samode Garden Retreat are all now hotels.
Address
Samode House
Gangapole,
Jaipur - 302002
Rajasthan,
India.
Tel : + + 91-141- 2632370, 2632407, 2631068, 2630943, 2631942
Fax : + + 91-141-2631397 or 2632370
Email reservations@samode.com
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Bissau Palace
Built by the rawals of Bissau this town house has a huge collection of armoury, potraits, furniture and also a good library. The gardens around give you a calm and serene feeling. The archtecture is somewhat mixed with the English and the Rajput design of open courtyards and seperate wings.
The Bissau Palace
(A Part of Bissau Palace Heritage Project)
Outside Chandpole,
Jaipur - 302016.
Rajasthan
India
Tel.: +91 141 230-4371 , 230-4391
Fax: +91 141 230-4628
Email : bissau@sancharnet.in
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