Opened
1729
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Kaleidoscopic palace retreat
Peacocks stroll across manicured lawns framed by blush palace walls, glittering chandeliers, and saturated pastel interiors.
“Jaipur’s rose-tinted Rajmahal Palace, an Art Deco–inflected abode that was once home to the city’s maharaja, is done up in a riot of color…”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Forty-six bespoke hand-blocked wallpapers and saturated pastel tones enliven historic Rajputana architecture.
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century maharaja residence that later served as Jaipur's historic British Residency.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The hotel’s spacious suites, enlivened with decorative handmade wallpaper and furnished with velvet armchairs and ornate wood-carved beds, are nothing if not full of character.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located in leafy C-Scheme, the estate offers a tranquil, secluded base just minutes by car from Jaipur's historic bazaars.
The rooms
High-ceilinged suites showcase bespoke floral wallpapers, ornate wood-carved beds, and velvet armchairs, with several opening into separate drawing rooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Checkered marble paving and fountains surround the Art Deco pool, set against the palace's blush-pink facade.
Dogs stay too.
The Polo Bar
Archival photographs and polo trophies line the circular rotunda lounge, where drinks are poured beneath crystal chandeliers.
Now, meticulously restored by designer Adil Ahmad, the property’s original details…are enhanced by bold wallpapers that defines the scene in each room.
At the table
Breakfast is served in 51 Shades of Pink, and The Colonnade dining veranda looks out on the gardens.
How it began
Built in 1729 as a royal country retreat, this former residency once welcomed Queen Elizabeth II and Jackie Kennedy.
Good to know
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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.