Rambagh began in 1835 as a garden pavilion for a queen's favourite handmaiden, grew into a royal hunting lodge, and by 1925 had become the principal residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II — the polo-playing prince whose glamour, with Maharani Gayatri Devi's, made Jaipur an international byword for style. The family moved out in 1957; the standards never did.
Forty-seven acres of gardens hold the noise of Jaipur at a respectful distance. Peacocks cross the lawns at dusk on their own schedule, the marble corridors run cool at midday, and the indoor pool glitters under a hand-painted ceiling.
Why We Place Guests Here
- It anchors every Jaipur chapter we compose — close enough to the Pink City, palatial enough to make returning to the hotel an event.
- The historical suites (Prince's, Maharani's) are genuine apartments of the royal era; we match suite to guest, not to rate card.
- High tea at Verandah Café, overlooking the lawns with the resident peacocks, is the civilised heart of a Jaipur afternoon.
The Table
- Suvarna Mahal — royal Indian dining in a gilded former ballroom
- Verandah Café — all-day dining on the peacock lawns
- Polo Bar — memorabilia of the Maharaja's champion team
The Elevated India Signature
A private after-hours walk of the palace with its historian, ending at the Polo Bar.
Questions, Answered
Was Rambagh Palace really a royal palace?
Yes — Rambagh was the residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur until 1957, when it became India's first palace hotel. Much of the building, gardens and staff tradition are continuous with the royal era.
Which are the best rooms at Rambagh Palace?
The Historical Suites — including the Prince's Suite and Maharani Suite — occupy the palace's original royal apartments. Palace rooms overlooking the Mughal gardens offer the classic experience at gentler rates.
Journeys That Take You There
Grand Rajasthan: Royal Palaces & Desert Estates
19 Days / 18 Nights
Palaces & Forts: The Heritage Path of Rajasthan
13 Days / 12 Nights
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