Samode Palace Hotel in Jaipur

Samode is a charming little village in the royal state of Rajasthan, located at a distance of about 42 kms from the pink city of Jaipur. Samode is renowned for its havelis and forts. Accommodating oneself in Samode is a non-issue because one can enjoy luxurious accommodation in remotest of places. The hotels in Samode are distinguished for providing comforts and conveniences matching up to the international standards. Samode Palace in Samode is one of the magnificent edifices standing tall amidst the serene splendor. Samode Palace in Samode enjoys the distinction of being awarded the Best Heritage Hotel in India for five consecutive years.

Samode's Samode Palace has one many accolades and appreciations from various quarters. The Times London has rated the hotels as the fifth best hotel in the world. The hotels also featured in the Tatler's 101 best hotels list prepared in 2006.

Accommodation :
Samode Palace in Samode can be distinguished from the other heritage hotels in the sense that it does not belong to a royal family but a family of the noblemen, the Rawals of Samode. The construction of the place can be traced back to four centuries. The palace has undergone a number of modifications. Samode Palace in Samode features 43 elegantly appointed and commodious rooms. The rooms are categorized into Royal Suites, Deluxe Suites and Deluxe Rooms. Each room and suite has an attached balcony or patio where the guests can enjoy relaxing strolls. The rooms exude opulence and are tastefully furnished. The optimum comfort of the guests is ensured by appointing the rooms with a number of modern in-room amenities that include air-conditioners, attached bathroom with running hot and cold water, mini-bars, television with satellite channels and telephone with ISD facilities.

Dining :
Samode's Samode Palace impresses its guests with fine dining experience.The hotel's on-site restaurant serves the gourmet some of the best Rajasthani dishfuls along with scrumptious Asian and European delicacies. Whichever dish you choose to sample, it would be a treat to your taste buds. Even the most hard-to-please foodie will testify to the lip-smacking flavor of the food served here.

Business :
Samode's Samode Palace is not apathetic to the requirements of the corporate guests. If you wish to blend business with pleasure, you can avail the facilities of the Durbar Hall that serves as a wonderful venue for meetings and conferences. The opulently done up hall can capable of accommodating as many as 50 to 100 business delegates. The business guests can also avail the facility of smaller meeting rooms to organize meetings incorporating at the most 15 to 20 people. A full range of audio visual presentation is also offered at Samode Palace, Samode to help you organize a hassle-free event.

Recreation :
At Samode Palace, you have ample scope to rejuvenate yourself and spend an enjoyable time. The hotel features an on-site swimming pool for you to enjoy a splash. Those who don't wish to immure themselves within the comforts of the rooms can enjoy an exhilarating camel safari. The culturally inclined ones can enjoy the Rajasthani folk dance while gorging on some of the most delicious dishes on the Chandni terrace. The palace itself is of great interest to any connoisseur of art or a history buff. The Durbar Hall is graced with hand paintings that corroborate the superior skills of the artist. You should also not skip a visit to the spectacular Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Mirrors.

Other Facilities :
There are a number of other additional facilities that are made available to the guests at Samode Palace. These comprise of laundry, car park, acceptance of major credit cards, impeccable and round the clock room service and reception.

City Info :
Samode once happened to be a large and prosperous town. Today Samode's major landmark is the majestic Samode Palace that is renowned for its exquisite Rajput haveli architecture. The palace was gifted by one of the Kachchwaha rulers of Amber to one of his twelve sons about five hundred years ago. One of the characteristic features of the palace are its richly done frescoes and exquisitely done Durbar Hall.