Jaipur

The best rooms, on the second floor, feature high ceilings and wood floors, with views of the gardens, but even the more ordinary rooms are palatial in size, at more than 500 square feet. — Concierge

I am blessed to have visited this magnificent property twice in my life. — Afar Magazine

This genuine heritage hotel has a wonderful ramshackle splendour... The high-ceilinged rooms are varyingly atmospheric and the bathrooms also vary greatly – so inspect before committing. — Lonely Planet

An hour's drive (45km/28 miles) from Jaipur, 400-year-old Samode Palace is popular, pretty, and newly renovated. — Frommer's

The ITC chain's large, sumptuous Rajputana, centrally located, offers luxurious refuge from hectic downtown Jaipur. — Fodor's

In an unbeatably central location on the northeastern edge of the Pink City, this superb old haveli is brimming with atmosphere, centred on an idyllic courtyard and with the prettiest pool in town. — Rough Guide

This is still the best budget option in Jaipur, where you get the opportunity to overnight in a rambling, 200-year-old haveli for a fraction of the rates charged elsewhere. — Frommer's

This haven from the chaos of Jaipur, nestled in the Aravali hills, offers secluded villa accommodations, spa treatments, and a chance to interact with the community. — Fodor's

Jai Mahal Palace is an upscale heritage hotel housed in a beautiful palace complex dating back to 1745. — Oyster

The sister property to the Hotel Pearl Palace, beloved by backpackers, offers the same warmhospitality but with grown-up digs. — Afar Magazine

Stepping into this hotel is like entering an Indian painting, with zigzagging stairways, cosy alcoves and scalloped arches. — Lonely Planet

This boutique guest house with just five individually-styled rooms makes a virtue out of its quirky minimalism. — The Telegraph

This stunning palace is almost over-the-top-end. ... The standard rooms are properly palatial, the numerous suites are all heavenly. — Lonely Planet

Elegant Mughal Palace–inspired sleep with traditional Rajasthani decor and dining options fit for royalty. — Jetsetter

Umaid Mahal is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in Bani Park, a residential neighborhood just west of Pink City. — Oyster