Rajmahal Palace Raas

The decoration is really cute like from Wes Anderson film.  staffs are very attentive. The food is really good.

A throw back in time, not in service nor amenities, but that you are staying in a former palace that is now a hotel. It has a/c, tv, good wi-fi. Elegant grounds, yet friendly attentive service yet not stuffy. Wish bathroom had more counter space and better black out shades. Upscale common areas. Nice pool, gardens, lawns, rooms. Good location, depending on traffic not far from old area. Seemed like an oasis in a large city.

How on earth is this place not ranked one of the 5 best hotels in Jaipur (note to TripAdvisor: please check your algorithm) ! The Rajmahal Palace in Jaipur was chosen by our travel agent with instructions from us to find boutique accommodations that remind us, upon waking, that we are in a far away place. The Rajmahal , at 13 rooms, was the smallest hotel we stayed during our 3 week stay in northern India. It is a "heritage property" , previously occupied and currently owned by the royal family and now operated by the RAAS group.The size of the property created an intimate experience. We were treated with such warmth and attention by the staff that our stay felt almost familial in nature. This helped allay our concerns about recreating the “colonial” experience—although my comment might be viewed as disingenuous given that we were staying in the “Princess of Wales Suite”. The common rooms are jewel toned , opulent and cozy. I even took pictures of the velvet turquoise sofa with fuchsia ribbing and jewel toned floral pillows to remind me to break out of my tone on tone decorating style. Upon entering our room and seeing the 2 massive chandeliers, impossibly tall ceilings, blue floral wall paper a sea of marble flooring, my husband said “we can never tell our children about this”. First, I took a bath in the palatial marble bathroom. The shower and toilet were on the other side of the long rectangular room and divided by the entryway, so I could settle in without worrying that my luxurious experience would compete with my husband’s bodily needs. Afterwards, we headed to dinner. We chose to have dinner on the lawn, surrounded by elevated fire pits that somehow always managed to blow the smoke away from us. Under the evening sky, with the sound and smell of a cracking fire we met the person who would elevate our stay from wonderful to incredible: Abhi. Up until now, we were bluffing our way through meals. “This looks good” turned into massive dinners and overeating. After 10 days of feeling uncomfortable, we decided to yell “uncle” and ask for help, Abhi, the food and beverage manager, came to the rescue. It started with breakfast. My stomach was uneasy after a particularly large dinner the night before. I told him of my condition, he said he would order for me. Out came poha and his grandmother’s remedy for a queasy stomach: tea made from fennel and carom seeds. The tea was delicious and did the trick. Poha became my new breakfast order ***** with pearl millet porridge which he suggested as an alternative. After breakfast, we no longer made an attempt to order. We searched the staff for Abhi and asked him to order for us. We had some of the best meals of our stay under his guidance. He pointed us to local specialties and even offered the services of one of his servers who made a wicked “sleepy tea” Abhi was also responsible for the cocktail menu, which I found to be one of the best during our travels. In this area, I am a b

One of the most memorable stays of our life. This venue is the best in hospitality & we will aways remember being treated like royalty! The Queen Elizabeth Suite was so nice. Before arriving the staff, especially Jyoti, was available to answer all our questions. She made sure our stay was nothing less than perfect. The vegetable garden, the pool & the restaurants were all top notch. In the heart of Jaipur, this is your place to stay if you like boutique hotels that pamper you and make your stay unforgettable. Thanks again Jyoti!

This is one of the most spectacular hotels in which we've ever stayed (and we travel a lot). From the seamless and informative check-in to the most helpful staff, this is a place not to miss. Our Price of Whales suite was simply magnificent... beautifully decorated, spacious, and functional. The cleaning staff was never seen, even though the room was cleaned 2x/day. The outdoor seating for dinner was very beautiful with fire places placed strategically next to occupied tables. The service was spot-on, and we never wanted for anything. The breakfast room is gorgeous, as is the 51 Shades of Pink restaurant. The pool is nice too. The driver/guide we booked through the staff was excellent (Vijay) - must tour the private rooms at City Palace that only visitors staying at Rajmahal Palace can see. Beautiful. The Observatory is a must as well. And, Amer Fort. Oh, and don't forget to stop at a jewelry store for some precious gemstones! This property is truly special.