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The Oberoi Rajvilas vs Narain Niwas Palace

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Oberoi Rajvilas is preferred by most writers compared to Narain Niwas Palace. The Oberoi Rajvilas comes in at #2 in Jaipur with praise from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Concierge.

The Oberoi Rajvilas
The Oberoi Rajvilas
8 / 10
Goner Road, Jaipur 303012, India
From $185 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"The sanctuary-like setting mostly encourages happy, slow hours among the gardens, decorative pools, and fountains."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An opulent garden- and fountain-strewn 32-acre resort built around a 250-year-old temple." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A destination unto itself, whether you want to splash out on a private villa with its own pool, enjoy a spacious standard room, or revel in a romantic luxury tent on the grounds." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"About 8km from the city centre is Jaipur’s most sophisticated and expensive hotel."
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is located 8 kilometers from the old walled city and 16 kilometers from the airport, making it a bit of a trek for impatient tourists." Full review
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Americans are frequently on the guest list here, and staffers are used to numerous special requests.
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Narain Niwas Palace
Narain Niwas Palace
7 / 10
Kanota Bagh, Jaipur 302004, India
From $87 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's 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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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