Description
Built in 1835, the Rambagh Palace was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Set in 47 acres in the heart of Jaipur, the Rambagh offers a palatial experience while retaining the highest levels of comfort and luxury.
The hotel offers 85 rooms and suites. Suites feature high ceilings and exquisite chandeliers along with green Udaipur stone arches and stunning period furniture. Arched French windows open out onto the magnificent Mughal gardens, the Nahargarh Fort and the breathtaking Aravali hills.
There are 4 restaurants, the 'Polo Bar' and a swimming pool. The 'Suvarna Mahal' is the signature restaurant of the palace and offers a truly royal dining experience with gold plated tableware, exquisite china and crystal, high ceilings adorned with crystal chandeliers and original Florentine ceiling paintings and mirrors. The 'Verandah' offers al fresco dining, the 'Steam' restaurant offering fusion and Continental cuisine and the 'Rajput Room' restaurant.
The hotel provides croquet and table tennis facilities, mini golf and you can watch polo matches at the adjacent polo fields. The hotel will be happy to arrange sightseeing, shopping and other excursions within and outside Jaipur.
Accommodation
The Taj Rambagh Palace offers 15 Superior Rooms, 46 Luxury Rooms, 18 Historic Suites, 3 Royal Suites, 2 Grand Royal Suites and 1 Grand Presidential Suite. Rooms are beautifully furnished with four poster beds and feature large plasma TVs, an in room safe, tea/coffee makers and minibars.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
The extensive facilities at the hotel include a beauty salon, business centre, health and Ayurveda centre, the 'Rajput Room' restaurant (general cuisine), the 'Suvarna Mahal' restaurant (Indian speciality), the 'Steam' restaurant (Continental and fusion cuisine), the 'Verandah' restaurant, the 'Polo Bar', swimming Pools, and a range of other sport facilities.
Activities
The hotel offers complimentary golf putting, tennis, swimming and jogging. Activities at an additional charge include use of the 18 hole golf course. The hotel will also be happy to arrange sightseeing, shopping and other excursions within and outside Jaipur.
Services
Services at the hotel include an astrologer, currency exchange, safe, internet and fax, laundry, luggage storage, a doctor on call and room service.
When to travel
Jaipur has extreme climates. During summer (April-May) temperature can reach up to scorching 47°C and winter (December-February) can touch a low mercury level of 4°C. Medium rainfall during June to September. Jaipur is famous for elephant festival held during March and for Gangaur fair held during the first week of April. Both are very impressive and many tourists make it a point to visit Jaipur during this season.
Best time to visit Jaipur is from October to mid April, keep a watch on monsoon cloud movements during June to September.
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Location and directions
Jaipur, India
On Bhawani Singh Road, it is close to the walled Pink City, spectacular forts, and the unique shopping bazaars of Jaipur.
How to get there
9-hour international flight to Delhi Indira Gandhi International followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Jaipur. It's a 20-minute drive from Jaipur airport to Taj Rambagh. Alternatively, it's a 5-hour drive from Delhi.
