Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, India, is known for its rich cultural heritage and magnificent architecture. It offers a range of luxurious and comfortable hotels that cater to the needs of different travellers. Here are some of the best hotels in Jaipur:
1. The Lalit Jaipur
Set 2 km from the airport, this high-end hotel with Haveli architecture is 12 km from the City Palace complex and the 18th-century Jantar Mantar Park.
Elegant rooms and suites decorated with Rajasthani art come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. They also have minibars, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Upgraded rooms add living rooms with sofas. There is 24-hour room service.
Breakfast and parking are free. There are 2 restaurants, plus a coffee shop and a sleek, circular wine bar. Other amenities include a plush spa and an exercise room, as well as an outdoor pool, a business centre and a kids’ club.
2. The Fern Residency, Jaipur
On a road lined with shops, this relaxed hotel in a castle-shaped building is 3 km from the ornate Hawa Mahal palace and 6 km from Jaipur Junction train station.
Casual rooms feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, and en suite, shower-only bathrooms. Upgraded rooms add free breakfast, as do the 1-bedroom suites which also have minibars and living rooms. Kids aged 5 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. There’s room service.
Amenities include a spa treatment room, a restaurant, a rooftop terrace with a pool, a further restaurant/bar and city views. Breakfast is available (fee). Valet parking, and meeting and event space are offered.
3. Nirbana Palace – A Heritage Hotel
Set in a former palace, this warm heritage hotel is an 11-minute walk from Jaipur Junction railway station, and 4 km from both Nahargarh Fort and Hawa Mahal, a pink sandstone palace.
Arranged around an internal courtyard, the individually styled rooms feature traditional decors such as carved wood furnishings, arched doorways and patterned tile floors. Some have mezzanine levels. Room service is available 24/7.
A swimming pool in the internal courtyard is surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers and tables. There’s also a restaurant, a bar and a spa. Wi-Fi is available.
4. Rambagh Palace – Jaipur
In an ornate converted palace dating from 1835, this opulent hotel is 4 km from both Gandhinagar Jaipur train station, and art and history exhibits at the Albert Hall Museum.
Luxe rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Lavish suites add living rooms, dining areas and/or marble bathrooms. Room service is available 24/7.
Dining options include 2 genteel restaurants, 2 bars and an open-air cafe. There’s also a gym and a spa, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Yoga and meditation classes can be arranged.
5. Fairmont Jaipur
Overlooking the Aravalli hills, this luxurious hotel is 5 km from the Nahargarh Biological Park, 15 km from the Jaigarh Fort and 29 km from the Jaipur International Airport.
The opulent rooms feature lavish furnishings, vaulted ceilings, 4-poster beds and pink stone baths, as well as flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Upgraded rooms add views of the hills, butler service, and private-lounge access with breakfast and refreshments. Wi-Fi is offered.
Breakfast and parking are available. Amenities consist of 7 restaurants and lounges, including a chocolate buffet and rooftop dining, along with an upscale spa and an outdoor pool.
