Samode Haveli
Refined Raj’s palace
Think pink
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. Hundreds of candles light the way by night, but with glittering mosaics and opulent archways at every turn they (almost) needn’t have bothered. The rooms vary in style and size, but you can be sure of some serious antiques to admire no matter where you stay. Beyond your room, there are courtyards, alcoves and terraces to explore, and don’t miss a peek at the indoor dining room and its portrait-lined walls – there’s not much danger of that, though, with food this good.
Facilities
Номера
50, including 30 suites.
Checkout
Noon. Earliest check-in, 2pm, subject to availability.
Больше сведений
Rates usually include breakfast.
Also
The whole of Jaipur was painted pink to welcome Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales in 1876 – its fit-for-royalty rosy glow was the colour of hospitality.
Фитнес-центр
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Прачечная
Бассейн
Рестораны на территории
Обслуживание в номерах
Спа
At the Hotel
Free WiFi throughout, gym, car park. In rooms: TV, DVD player, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water, tea and coffee kit.
Our Favourite Rooms
The rooms are spread out across different parts of the grounds (which span various courtyards, buildings, terraces and gardens) and the family still occupy some of them. We particularly love the lofty ceilings, pink walls, freestanding bath tub and four-poster bed in Deluxe Suite 109. For something completely different, check out the Sheesh Mahal Suite – it’s a low-roofed, 200-year-old ‘palace of mirrors’ that’s covered in reflective mosaics, and perfect if you prefer things a little dark.
Poolside
The huge pool is surrounded by gardens and arched terraces, with day-beds, palm trees and a Jacuzzi at one end.
Spa
The spa specialises in Ayurvedic treatments; there’s a hammam, and yoga, Pilates and cardio class programme.
Packing Tips
Bring your most colourful clothing – when all the city’s buildings are pink, you may as well match the backdrop.
Also
The communal areas have ramps and one room has been specially adapted for wheelchair users.
Дети
All ages are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be added to rooms. Little Smiths are allowed in the restaurant and bar, but there are no special menus or changing facilities.
Галерея
Food & Drink
Top Table
Nab one of the candlelit tables around the fountain outside, or admire the family portraits and chandeliers lining the walls indoors.
Дресс-код
Last days of the Raj.
Hotel Restaurant
The restaurant is on an elevated terrace with a central fountain and hundreds of candles lit up every night. It serves some of the best Indian food in Jaipur: we loved the slow-cooked lamb, crisp parathas straight out of the tandoor and the paneer with spinach curry. If you’re in the mood for a little less spice, there are salads and pastas on the menu as well. An American breakfast is laid on each morning, with a few Indian favourites thrown in. There’s also a dining room inside for hotter days and colder winter nights.
Hotel Bar
There’s an outdoor bar tucked into some alcoves by the pool, which means that cocktails can be delivered straight to your sunlounger – though the seating under the ornate arches is equally inviting.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served between 7am and 10pm; lunch hours are noon to 3pm; and dinner is from 7pm until 10.30pm. The poolside bar is open from 11am until 7pm.
Room Service
Simple dishes such as pasta and grilled chicken can be served in-room on request.
Planes
Jaipur’s airport is closest, a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Transfers are 1,470 rupees each way.
Trains
The city’s railway station is 20 minutes away by car. Services from all across the subcontinent call in here, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore (one-way transfers are 1,050 rupees each way).
Automobiles
The distances in India are vast and you’ll be sharing the roads with cows, mopeds and rickshaws – but if you’re brave, there’s a car park at the hotel.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Make like a Raj and revel in the hotel’s glorious courtyards, spa and mosaic-lined pool, then head out on a hotel-arranged guided tour of the Pink City’s centre. Then, it’s time to get fort hopping: Jaipur has its fair share of spectacular defence strongholds, from the Nahargarh on the edge of the Aravalli Hills and Ranthambhore Forest to the magnificent Amber Fort, which has its own palace complex. Stick around in Amber for a lesson in the art of block-printing at the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing. Stargazers should divert to Jantar Mantar, a series of observatories built in the 18th century. If it's your first time in town, make sure to spend at least a little of your visit basking in the glow of the red and pink sandstone shades at Hawa Mahal, a Rajput palace that was built in 1799.
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