Samode Haveli
Jaipur, Rajasthan
In conversion from grand, private house to grand hotel, little has been deducted from the original layout of the rooms; all are unique, strikingly Rajasthani and intriguingly strange at times: archways lead to bathrooms, mini columns form internal colonnades and windowed walls separate lounge areas from sleeping areas.
All this, of course, is testament to the building’s age and style, and a time when modesty and shelter from the desert heat took precedence.
The great plus then, is that the rooms are spacious, cool and still equipped as one would expect: there’s A/C, good bathroom products, TV, DVD and a mini-bar. Extra beds are no problem so children, or a third adult, can be accommodated in the same space.
Across the 4 room categories there is little difference between the 39 rooms, other than their size. The standout exception to this are the 2 Sheesh Mahal (or ‘mirror palace’) rooms which are fascinating, with no natural light, intricately hand-painted walls in beautiful colours, tiny mirror tile mosaics and small, mirrored alcoves. Almost bizarre in such a setting is the twin jacuzzi; undoubtedly an interesting option for honeymooners, just add candles for the fullest effect.
Smallest of the rooms are the Deluxe Rooms, next are the Deluxe Suites and then the Haveli Suites. Choose the latter if you can, as they have good-sized living areas and open onto either the garden or one of the terraces.
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Room features
- A/C & ceiling fans
- Extra beds available
- 24hr room service
- Satellite & cable TV & DVD player
- Electronic safes
- Mini-bar & fridge
- Coffee / tea making
- Free WiFi
- In-room dining
- Laundry service
Rate the bathroom!
4/5 – Bathrooms are very varied, and though not all have lots of natural light, and some are more confined than others, they are all well kept and well appointed. All have bathtubs and showers.
Room types
15 X Deluxe Rooms
14 X Deluxe Suites
8 X Haveli Suites
2 X Sheesh Mahal