Samode Jaipur, India
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
SamodeFrescoed palace wonderland
Hand-painted frescoes and intricate mirror mosaics frame stone courtyards tucked beneath the rugged hills of the Aravalli range.
“Carved out of sandstone and marble, with arched doorways, hidden alcoves, sprawling terraces... it invites you to wander and discover.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Four centuries of royal history unfold through the preserved 16th-century fort walls, Mughal arches, and ancestral Durbar Hall.
Remarkable
Intricate Sheesh Mahal mirror mosaics, hand-painted floral murals, carved sandstone jali screens, and antique-filled royal suites.
Remarkable
Generational Nathawat family hospitality, traditional silver thali dining, and guided walks visiting Samode village craftspeople.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
As Indian royal fantasies go, it doesn’t get much more classic than this.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobbled village lanes sit right outside the gates, where local artisans fashion lac bangles and polish gems in quiet workshops.
The rooms
Canopied four-poster beds, antique carved furniture, and claw-foot tubs fill rooms overlooking the village or the surrounding mountains.
The courtyard pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The marble courtyard pool sits beside palace walls, with cushioned banquettes warmed by an open stone fireplace.
Spa and rooftop pool
A mosaic rooftop infinity pool looks across the hills, and treatment suites host Ayurvedic therapies beside a veranda gym.
At the table
Chefs prepare royal Rajasthani specialties and North Indian recipes, served beneath scalloped Mughal arches or out on candlelit terraces.
How it began
Granted to the royal Nathawat lineage in the 16th century as a fort, the estate remains privately run by the family today.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.