Skip the city life for this lavish treat, which blends perfect amounts of royal and relaxed, just an hour from Jaipur. Steeped in the hills and holding about 500 years of heritage, here is where you go for solitude and splendour. Four-poster beds, floral walls, intricate carpets, and a royal kitchen await, and if that isn’t enough, perhaps their mosaic swimming pool will do the trick. This 16th-century palace boasts a flawless sandstone structure, polished to perfection with the Aravalli hills in the backdrop. 43 deluxe rooms and suites unfurl in this hotel, where you can embrace the old-world imperial life with regality. What began as a Rajput Fort built using exquisite marble and detailed masonry stands tall today as a glamorous staycation spot. The interiors of the Samode Palace have detailed murals dating back 250 years, while the property's Hall of Mirrors, the Sheesh Mahal, flaunts its ornamented pillars, reflective of the rich heritage it has been tasked to preserve.
Google rating: 4.6/5
Price per night: INR 17,000 for deluxe room, INR 20,000 for deluxe suite, INR 41,000 for royal suite
Amenities offered: Darbar Hall dining, Sheesh Mahal for candlelit dinners, spas with Ayurvedic treatments, swimming pools, wedding packages
Timings: Check in: 2 PM onwards, Check out: Noon onwards
Instagram: @samode_hotels
Contact: +91-124-4460920, 141-2632370, 2631068
LBB tip: The Samode Palace was also the set for the infamous series, The Royals, on Netflix.
