Jai Mahal PalacevsNarain Niwas Palace Hotel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Narain Niwas Palace ranks marginally better than Taj Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur. Narain Niwas Palace ranks #11 in Jaipur with endorsements from 3 reviewers including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Jai Mahal Palace
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Tablet
Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Jaipur 302006, India
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet "Once the residence of Jaipur’s prime minister, this gracious 18th-century building is now a grand, luxurious hotel run by the Taj Group." Full review
Fodor's "Many rooms at this gracious historic palace hotel overlook 14 acres of lavish Mughal-style gardens." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Jai Mahal Palace is an upscale heritage hotel housed in a beautiful palace complex dating back to 1745." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This epic hotel is set within 18 acres of gorgeous Mughal gardens. The five-star property has 100 rooms and suites in the heart of the Pink City...it also boasts a spa, cigar bar, and private dining. "
Jaipur Travel Guide
March 1, 2022
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"If you want eighteen acres of gardens in the middle of a city as bustling as Jaipur, it’s going to take a palace. Back in the 18th century it would have helped mightily to be a member of..." Full review
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Jai Mahal’s gardens add to the atmosphere, to be sure, but it’s the palace itself that’s the star of this show.
Tablet18.0
"If you want eighteen acres of gardens in the middle of a city as bustling as Jaipur, it’s going to take a palace. Back in the 18th century it would have helped mightily to be a member of..." Full review
Narain Niwas Palace Hotel
Frommer's Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Kanota Bagh, Jaipur 302004, India
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Like Alsisar, Narain Niwas provides you with an opportunity to live in a heritage property for relatively little money." Full review
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Avoid the monstrously overpriced new "garden suites."
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This heritage hotel, with its stunning entrance façade, has been with the same family since it was built in 1926, giving it an authenticity that is hard to duplicate." Full review
Lonely Planet "This genuine heritage hotel has genuine heritage splendour. There’s a lavish dining room with liveried staff, an old-fashioned verandah on which to drink tea, and antiques galore." Full review
