Rajasthan India Hotels

Hotel Pushkar Palace, Pushkar

A Heritage Hotel, on the shores of the famous Pushkar Lake. Rooms and facilities are fairly basic, but its superb location and views over the lake and the famous temples of Pushkar make it a special place to stay.

Khimsar Fort

One of India’s best managed and most spectacular looking Heritage hotels, the Khimsar Fort is classified as a Grand Heritage Hotel. It’s a great place to relax in the midst of a packed Rajasthan and North India tour. Facilities here include a large swimming pool, Ayurveda massage center and a restaurant set in very dramatic surroundings within the fort ruins. A section of the fort still remains the residence of the royal family of Khimsar.

Holiday Inn, Jaipur

Located just a short distance from the city center and close to many of Jaipur’s tourist attractions, the Holiday Inn is a modern first class hotel offering good value accommodations. Facilities here include an Outdoor Pool, High-speed Internet Access, Laundry, Coffee Maker, Health/Fitness Center etc.

Modern first class hotel located in the city center, the Park Plaza offers comfortable well equipped rooms, a roof-top swimming pool and is home to what is perhaps the Pink City’s best pub Geoffrey’s.

Jai Mahal Palace Hotel, Jaipur

Set in several acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, the Jai Mahal Palace was the residence of the former Prime Minister of the state of Jaipur. Now a Deluxe hotel, managed by the Taj Group, the hotel has recently been refurbished and upgraded. Almost all rooms offer breathtaking views of the Moghul gardens or the swimming pool. Excellent service and modern amenities make Jai Mahal Palace one of the finest hotels in Jaipur.

Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur

Recently voted as one of the best Palace Hotels in the World ,this former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur is a luxury hotel set in forty seven acres of lush gardens. Having recently undergone major refurbishment and with antiques and works of art spread throughout, it has some of the most beautiful rooms of any hotel in India. The Rambagh Palace is also home to several fine restaurants and bars, noted amongst which is the “Polo Bar”, rated as one of the finest bars in the world. Facilities here include a temperature control indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Fitness Centre, Tennis Courts etc. The Rambagh Golf Course, Jaipur’s best golfing facility, is adjoining the Palace.

Hotel Raj Vilas, Jaipur

Set in a princely oasis of thirty-two acres of beautiful gardens, pools and fountains right in the heart of Rajasthan, The Oberoi Rajvilas is the perfect way to experience the palatial treasures of Jaipur. Each Deluxe room and villa features a regal teak four-poster bed and a sunken white Italian marble bathtub looking into its own private walled ornamental garden. As one might expect, every conceivable modern comfort is provided – private bar, satellite TV and CD and DVD player, direct dial telephone, data-port, the same day laundry and dry cleaning, 24 hour in-room dining and butler services ensure that every need is catered for.

Hotel Neemrana Fort Palace

Neemrana Fort Palace is the oldest and one of the finest among India’s heritage hotels. Each room is decorated in individual style with period furniture, private open terraces and courtyards. One of the nicest aspects of Neemrana is its dining. The cuisine is Indian (specially Rajasthani) and Continental (specially French), and every meal is different. The Palace also offers a swimming pool, spa and camel rides to nearby villages. For more on the Neemrana Fort Palce,

Hotel Samode Bagh

Samode Bagh offers a unique experience of an air-conditioned tented camp where the dune coloured tents are luxuriously furnished with every comfort. They are tents with a difference- spacious, with carpeted floors, electric lights and heating, each with their own en suite marble bathroom with showers, hot and cold water, an attached dressing room and a front private porch. Facilities here include a swimming pool and horse and camel safaris can be arranged on request.

Samode Palace Hotel

Nestled picturesquely amidst rugged hills, Samode Palace is now considered one of India's most charming hotels. It offers a quiet elegant and luxurious atmosphere. Each room is exclusive and reflects an old world charm. The interior features a magnificent hand painted Darbar Hall and the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal. Facilities here include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and a bar.

Aodhi Hotel, Kumbalgarh

This delightful hotel is seemingly carved into the hillside and reminiscent of a hunting lodge. The hotel is located very close to the Kumbalgarh Fort and the Wildlife Sanctuary , and is an ideal stop between Jodhpur and Udaipur. Its deluxe suites and rooms are elegantly appointed, with private balconies and sitting areas. A large swimming pool, green lawns and the spread of old trees make The Aodhi a perfect getaway.

Hotel Balsamand Garden Retreat, Jodhpur

Located just outside the city of Jodhpur, very close to the banks of the Bal Samand Lake and the Bal Samand Lake Palace, lies the Bal Samand Garden Retreat. Set in a huge orchard with expensive gardens, it serves as a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the lively town of Jodhpur. Facilities here include a swimming pool and a Ayurvedic spa.

Hotel Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur

The Hari Mahal is a 5 star deluxe hotel ,spread over six acres of lush, landscaped gardens offering luxurious accommodation and facilities . With its Marwar style architecture and Moghul-inspired domes, enameled murals, slender columns, and grand interiors, this is design that lives up to the fantasy. Well equipped rooms with Internet connectivity, international direct dialing facility, colour television with satellite programmes, minibar, channel music, coffermaker, and safe. Leisure Facilities include a large swimming pool, fitness center and spa. 

Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel, Jodhpur

Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest private residences in the world – set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, the Umaid Bhawan is also perhaps one of the most photographed Hotels in the world. Recently refurbished , the Umaid Bhawan , is now also a part of the Taj Group of Hotels .

Hotel Deogarh Mahal

Perched on top of the Aravalli Hills, this palace with its array of battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas, huge gateways and marvellous central courtyard has been painstaikingly restored by the erstwhile ruling family and is now one of Indias favourite Heritage Hotels .Deogarh Mahal is an imposing structure built in the 17th century. The rooms have been decorated with meticulous care and care has been taken to protect and preserve the building in its original form. Deogarh is also known for its fine collection of miniature paintings. It is an ideal stop, between Jodhpur and Udaipur as well as between Jaipur and Udaipur. 

Hotel Mandawa Castle

Perhaps the best place from where to discover the legacy of Shekhawati, is the Castle Mandawa . An old fortress, now converted into a luxurious heritage hotel,lies right in the midst of what is known as the open air art gallery of Rajasthan .

Like many historic homes, Castle Mandawa is a curious mixture of the old and the new. Medieval turreted towers, palanquin-roofed balconies, blend with modern comforts in old-world rooms.. The friendly staff and delicious Rajasthani cuisine ensure its reputation as a great base from which to explore the Shekawati region.

Heritage Resort, Bikaner

Located on the outskirts of Bikaner on the Jaipur highway. It is set amidst lush green surroundings. It has 36 rooms, offering all modern amenities. The interiors are complemented by the breathtaking view of the desert.

Hotel Karni Bhawan, Bikaner

Karni Bhawan Palace was the royal residence of Maharaja Karni Singh, a modern-day maharaja of Bikaner. It was built in a luxurious art deco style, popular by the 1950s in the US and Europe. Old paintings, photographs, period furniture and curios add a distinctive dimension to the ambience of Karni Bhawan Palace, a cozy retreat for travel-weary guests. The hotel has spacious rooms with period furniture, old photographs of the Royal family and is centrally air-conditioned, with international direct dial telephone, satellite television, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities.

Hotel Lallgarh Palace

Built in the year 1902 by one of the most outstanding personalities of princely India, Maharaja Ganga Singhji. The Lallgarh Palace is sheer poetry in sandstone and it defies the bleak and rugged reality of the Thar desert. Lallgarh Palace is a complete integrated example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, a perfect example of Sir Swinton Jacob’s creations. The palace has played host to a number of dignitaries from all over the world. The Lallgarh Palace has 40 Elegantly appointed regal rooms with all modern day comforts and facilities including telephone, running hot and cold water and refrigerators. 

Hotel Trident Hilton, Udaipur

Modern hotel , located just a few minutes away from the Lake and the City Palace , the Trident Hilton has well-appointed rooms and spacious gardens surrounding an inviting swimming pool.

Fatehprakash Palace Hotel, Udaipur

Classified as a Grand Heritage Palace, the imposing lakeside Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel , recapitulates royal traditions and lifestyles in its antique furniture, original paintings and opulent interiors. Its serene premises and picturesque views of Lake Pichola, Jagmandir Island Palace, Lake Palace and the Sajjangarh Fort, promise a soothing break from the rigors of city life. A large number of its rooms and suites are lake facing . All rooms and suites are decorated with original portraits and period furniture, which have been in the family for generations.

A crescent adorning the southern end of the Palace complex, the Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur was originally Maharana Fateh Singhji's residence. The rooms around this awe-inspiring courtyard were used as a place for entertaining personal guests. Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur is now categorised as a Grand Heritage Palace as it has been restored to its original pristine glory.

Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur

Udaipur’s most stunning landmark , seemingly floating on the pristine waters of the Lake Pichola , is the Lake Palace Hotel .Built in the 17th Century by Maharana Jagat Singh as a summer retreat, it has spectacular views of the city and the surrounding Aravali Hills . Having recently had a complete makeover , the Lake Palace rooms and common areas have an abundance of Opulent silks, richly coloured murals, and ornately carved wood furniture.

Hotel Udai Vilas, Udaipur

The Oberoi Udaivilas stands on the banks of Lake Pichola, with views across the water to the 17th Century palaces of Jagmandir and Jagniwas. Grand, majestic, in a setting of unrivalled splendour, there is absolutely nothing like it. And in terms of comfort and service, Udaivilas is in a class of its own. The rooms and suites are superbly designed and are complemented by extensive swimming pools and a beautiful spa. A stay at Udaivilas is an experience in pampered luxury.

Gorbandh Palace Hotel, Jaisalmer

Ideally located on the outskirts of the desert city of Jaisalmer, The Gorbandh Palace is built to recreate the romance of the Thar desert. Spacious rooms with private balconies overlooking the lawns and swimming pool, excellent view of the Jaisalmer Fort and a great location, make the Gorbandh Palace a good accommodation option in this golden city.

Fort Rajwada, Jaisalmer

Located just outside the city, and with wonderful views of the towering Jaisalmer fort , the Fort Rajwada is undoubtedly Jaisalmer’s finest hotel . Built to resemble an old Rajasthani building, with intricate carvings and old style balconies, rooms are comfortable and well equipped and complemented by good food, an inviting pool and a stylish marble bar.

Camel Camp, Osian

For those seeking to experience the Thar desert , this is a fabulous opportunity to try out a unique experience. A five star ‘safari style’ camp situated on a sand dune overlooking the vast expanses of the Thar Desert. The tents are similar to African safari deluxe tents but with an ethnic (paisley) design for the inner sheeting. The tents are fully carpeted, well furnished, insect/ mosquito and waterproof. All tents have attached toilets with running water and flush camodes. An ideal way to experience the desert .