Jaipur
The legendary Pearl Palace continues to exceed guests' expectations with excellent rooms that defy their tariffs. There’s quite a range of rooms to choose…
Must-see hotels in Rajasthan
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Pushkar
Enter this lovingly converted haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) through heavy wooden doors into an incense-perfumed courtyard, with a…
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Rajasthan
The beautifully restored Le Prince Haveli has 14 highly variable, authentically decorated rooms overlooking a tranquil central courtyard. Run as a…
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Jaipur
Just off Sansar Chandra Marg, this very popular travellers’ haunt has a travel desk, book and gift shop, and a range of in-house activities, from block…
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Udaipur
This leading hotel set in two converted lakeside havelis (traditional, ornately decorated residences) takes the location cake, and staff are efficient and…
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Jaisalmer
This 280-year-old royal haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence), set around three courtyards – one with a tinkling fountain – is a fascinating…
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Jaisalmer
The undisputed king in this category, Suryagarh rises like a fortress beside the Sam road, 14km west of town. It’s a relatively new building in…
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Ranthambhore National Park
Set in 9 hectares of organic farmland and reforested jungle, this splendid ecolodge was created by the Singh Rathore family, the driving force behind the…
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Jaisalmer
Italian-designed and superslick, this is Jaisalmer’s most sophisticated hotel and it is beautiful throughout, with a desert-meets-contemporary-boutique…
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Jodhpur
This stunning haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) one of the best and most attractive in the old city, was built by the Thakur of Pal in…
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Pushkar
This welcoming budget hotel is nestled in the quiet laneways north of Sadar Bazaar. It’s run by a friendly father-and-son team who can’t do too much for…
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Bikaner
This hotel on the western side of Junagarh is run by a former Bikaner prime minister’s great-grandson. Rooms are mostly large and are eclectically and…
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Bikaner
About 4km east of the centre, this is a home away from home, with spacious, light-filled rooms, a warm welcome and good home-cooked meals. Owner Vijay is…
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Jodhpur
This 500-odd-year-old, family-run, red-sandstone haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) is an understated gem. Run by two friendly brothers,…
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Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli
Jodhpur
This multilevel heritage hotel right under the fort walls is great value and a peaceful choice. It has decorated carved furniture and colourful murals,…
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Rajasthan
The former hunting lodge of the rulers of Jhalawar sits proudly in acres of peaceful gardens and farmland and is now a family home as well as a very…
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Jaipur
This nicely presented modern guesthouse, well situated between MI and Station Rds, offers strikingly clean, simple rooms dotted around a quiet courtyard…
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Jaipur
Madhuban has bright, antique-furnished, spotlessly clean rooms, plus a private enclosed garden for alfresco meals. The vibrantly frescoed restaurant…
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Ranthambhore National Park
A very professional place that caters to tour groups but can still provide great service to independent travellers. It has immaculate, well-appointed…
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Rajasthan
In secluded, tree-shaded grounds off Hwy 32, 12km south of the temple, Aranyawas has 20 attractive rooms in two-storey stone cottages. They aren’t fancy,…
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Eastern Rajasthan
Get away from it all at this gorgeous arty place (the French owner is a mosaic artist and will show off his workshop) with four lovely rooms, courtyard…
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Eastern Rajasthan
One of the town’s best choices, this conveniently located hotel has been partly refurbished. Cheaper rooms are a little worn and weary but rooms are large…
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Eastern Rajasthan
The suite-sized rooms at Patan Mahal have all been painstakingly restored and furnished in plush and comfortable style. This is a relaxing retreat where…
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Jaipur
The second hotel for the successful Pearl Palace team is an upper-midrange property, featuring a lift, five-star hotel linen and some extraordinary decor…
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Rajasthan
Hotel Jamuna Resort has everything the traveller needs for a bargain price. The rooms in the older wing are either vibrantly painted with murals or…
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Udaipur
This delightful countryside retreat has five cottages set around the grounds of a small farm. Each comes with attached bathroom (with solar-heated shower)…
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Bikaner
At this modern hotel with the frontage of an old sandstone haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) you’ll find unexpectedly grand accommodation…
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Jaipur
This splendid palace was once the Jaipur pad of Maharaja Man Singh II and his glamorous wife Gayatri Devi. Veiled in hectares of manicured gardens, the…
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Udaipur
The icon of Udaipur, this romantic white-marble palace seemingly floating on the lake is extraordinary, with open-air courtyards, lotus ponds and a small,…
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Jodhpur
This smaller sibling of Pal Haveli is accessed through the same grand entrance, but is located around to the right in one wing of the residence. It’s a…
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Rajasthan
This homestay under the recommended New Bungli Restaurant is run by the same small group of families. Rooms are simple, spacious, cool and clean and you…
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Bikaner
This guesthouse, in a family home 3km south of the main train station, is a cosy choice and the base of a good camel-safari operator. It has six rooms in…
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Udaipur
Run by an artist family, Krishna Niwas has smart, clean, air-conditioned rooms; those with views are smaller, and some come with balconies. There are…
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Bikaner
This place offers eight varied and clean rooms in a quiet family house with a little garden (hot water by bucket only in budget rooms). On offer are a…
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Jaipur
This heritage hotel housed in a gracious 19th-century mansion is set in beautiful green gardens, and has a lovely swimming pool and grand dining room. It…
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Rajasthan
About 4km east of town is a converted palace partitioned into two hotels. Roop Niwas Kothi is one sibling and has a back-to-the-Raj feel, lovely grounds…
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Udaipur
This central hotel has sparkling rooms with decent beds behind solid doors and there's an elevator. It’s eye to eye with the Jagdish Temple, so many of…
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Jaipur
Situated in a quiet suburban street and yet close to the bus station, this hotel is managed by three generations of women of a Bikaner noble family. The…
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Jaipur
In a building erected by Brigadier Singh in 1950 and run by his gracious descendants, this very welcoming hotel has comfortable and spotless rooms, with…
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Udaipur
Professionally run by two helpful brothers and efficient staff, this smart place has spotless, unfussy rooms with good beds, TVs and attractive block…
