Jaipur, IndiaCivil Lines
Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur
Mughal garden palace
Civil Lines Jaipur, India
Renovated
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
TajMughal garden palace
The Indo-Saracenic palace opens onto 18 acres of formal Mughal gardens, where evening folk dancers perform on the lawns.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1745 palace that served as the residence of three successive Jaipur prime ministers.
Notable
Ayurvedic rituals in a historic pavilion alongside royal dining in prime ministerial quarters.
Notable
Eighteen acres of manicured Mughal grounds with croquet, tennis, and camel-buggy rides.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Jai Mahal’s gardens add to the atmosphere, to be sure, but it’s the palace itself that’s the star of this show.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Jacob Road in leafy Civil Lines, the grounds offer quiet seclusion within easy reach of Jaipur's historic forts and bazaars.
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The rooms
Four-poster beds sit on cool marble floors beside intricate wooden latticework, and windows look out across the palace gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits amid palm groves and manicured lawns, with cushioned loungers facing the historic palace wing.
The spa
Ayurvedic rituals and Indian royal massages unfold in tented treatment suites and a historic pavilion with carved marble screens.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights look straight out through wide windows onto the estate's green lawns.
At the table
Cinnamon serves royal Rajput and Awadhi recipes, and private dinners are set by candlelight inside carved stone chhatris.
Interiors are dominated by the polished marble and vaulting ceilings characteristic of the Indo-Saracenic architecture that was popular here in the 18th century, when this place was built.
How it began
Built in 1745 for Jaipur's prime ministers, the palace was later gifted to Prince Jagat Singh, the son of Maharani Gayatri Devi.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.