Hotel Recommendations for Jaipur & Udaipur

gkashmira · Nov 17th, 2005, 02:21

Hi, I am new to this sitebut am excited by the amount of information and friendliness of the posts!

I will be traveling to Udaipur and Jaipur in a few weeks with my mom (we're first going to my cousin's wedding in Mumbai). I am having trouble finding the right hotels for us in these two places. I would love to stay in a place that has great Indian charm (would you recommend a Haveli?) and is beautiful. I am looking for something with a mid-range price. Any recommendations (and places definitely NOT to stay) are greatly appreciated! Please help - I am quickly running out of time!

Serena · Nov 17th, 2005, 02:29

If some day I will be able to go back I definetly choose again Diggi Palace in Jaipur and Jagat Niwas in Udaipur.
You can also check the hotel section in the forum.

Ciao!

chagu · Nov 17th, 2005, 03:58

I am not to familiar with many places in Udaipur as the only place I stayed in was the Lake palace for one night and am not sure I would recommend it....

but in Jaipur tho' I really liked Diggi Palace , I did get bitten by bedbugs there.
My fav is Arya Niwas which is clean , efficient , great location for shopping etc.but it is not a haveli. It is also a great place to meet other travellers and share their adventures.
Another place but slightly expensive is the Samode haveli which is very beautiful and charming.

jarman_ah · Nov 17th, 2005, 04:35

We stayed in budget accommodation in Udaipur, and although we found it excellent for our needs, I don't think it would be what you are looking for; however, we splurged in Jaipur and stayed at Umaid Bhawan. It would be worth having a look at their site to see if this is the kind of experience you are after.

freenote · Nov 17th, 2005, 04:42

Stayed in the Anjani Hotel in Udaipur .It is on the Gangor Ghat ,not the cheapest /not to expensive .small swimming pool , center of town ,lots of charm .nice resturent on the roof .It'l do .

gkashmira · Nov 17th, 2005, 04:47

I had contacted a hotel in Jaipur called Alsisar Haveli. They had confirmed a reservation but are asking for a Credit Card number. The price they gave me was much higher than the price listed on the website. Does this seem suspicious or standard? I read somewhere that I should forget hotels that ask for a CC in advance - is this true?

Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel in Udaipur only has Standard non-lake view rooms available. Are these still good? I don't think having a lake view is THAT important but I would like the room to be very nice - especially since I'm traveling with my mother and not just backpacking on my own. Thoughts? The price seems good: Rs. 1250 + 8% tax

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!

Hudaji · Nov 17th, 2005, 06:24

In Udaipur I have always stayed at the :-Rang Niwas Palace Hotel, it was originally an old palace, Has a swimming pool and very pleasant staff. But I do not recommend their restaurant!
Now for accomadation in Jaipur I recommend the Karni Niwas, cheap and friendly people.

Casey · Nov 17th, 2005, 06:46

Udai Kothi in Udaipur is a great hotel, although when I stayed there it had just opened and their prices were substantially lower. But still, it is a beautiful place.

ksrao801 · Nov 17th, 2005, 07:25

We are going to Jaipur and have reserved at Pearl Palace. It seems to be nice and very inexpensive Rs 540 for a double roon if reserved via internet, They do not ask for advance or creditcard number, Check their website http://hotelpearlpalace.com
BTW, We have not yet gone there and I can give you any personal opinion ofthe place.

steven_ber · Nov 17th, 2005, 13:17

Jasvilas in Jaipur is a great place, absolutly a place where you could take Mom. (check out the other 11 reviews of the place by scrolling down the above link)

I wouldn't recommend the place I used in Udaipur, I can't even remember the name of the place.

jlynne · Nov 17th, 2005, 16:10

I stayed at the hotel pearl palace in Jaipur and I HIGHLY recommend it. The owner takes great pride in his hotel - he is a very kind sikh man and very artistic - he did the painting murals and design for the rooftop restaurant which truly is a work of art - completely original and all the chairs are very unique wrought iron with different shapes and designs. I was very impressed. The rooms are very clean and the entire hotel itself is kept clean - there was always someone scrubbing the marble floors with soapy water. The price is amazing given the quality. One simply cannot go wrong by staying there!

mca2005 · Dec 12th, 2005, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlynne

I stayed at the hotel pearl palace in Jaipur and I HIGHLY recommend it. The owner takes great pride in his hotel - he is a very kind sikh man and very artistic - he did the painting murals and design for the rooftop restaurant which truly is a work of art - completely original and all the chairs are very unique wrought iron with different shapes and designs. I was very impressed. The rooms are very clean and the entire hotel itself is kept clean - there was always someone scrubbing the marble floors with soapy water. The price is amazing given the quality. One simply cannot go wrong by staying there!

I would like to second this recommendation - i found the staff wonderful - the owner friendly and personable the rooms very nice sized, and the rooftop restuaruant was so relaxing- there is something soothing about the far far off sound of those honking autorickshaw horns...
and teh food was so good and inexpensive, i felt guilty about eating there so much and not trying other places to eat.

Aussie 5 · Dec 13th, 2005, 03:59

I found both places below very good clean mid-range accommodation with ensuite:
Udaipur:Kankarwa Haveli (heritage building on waterfront)
Jaipur: Umaid Bhawan (modern building in old style)

saragat · Jun 12th, 2007, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by freenote

Stayed in the Anjani Hotel in Udaipur .It is on the Gangor Ghat ,not the cheapest /not to expensive .small swimming pool , center of town ,lots of charm .nice resturent on the roof .It'l do .

Do you know if there are AC rooms in Ahjani Hotel? We will be there in August and I assume we will need it!Any recent feedback?

freenote · Jun 13th, 2007, 02:42

Sorry Sarahgat ,cant help ,no recent feed back .All i can say is that it was a nice hotel in the middle of town .So they probably do have a/c and probably still there .
Hope this helps a little

Nov 17th, 2005, 02:21	#1
gkashmira Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 19	I Need Hotel Recommendations for Jaipur & Udaipur Hi, I am new to this sitebut am excited by the amount of information and friendliness of the posts! I will be traveling to Udaipur and Jaipur in a few weeks with my mom (we're first going to my cousin's wedding in Mumbai). I am having trouble finding the right hotels for us in these two places. I would love to stay in a place that has great Indian charm (would you recommend a Haveli?) and is beautiful. I am looking for something with a mid-range price. Any recommendations (and places definitely NOT to stay) are greatly appreciated! Please help - I am quickly running out of time! Last edited by gkashmira : Nov 17th, 2005 at 04:42. Reason: Change to a question rather than advice

Nov 17th, 2005, 02:29	#2
Serena Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bologna, Italy Posts: 282	If some day I will be able to go back I definetly choose again Diggi Palace in Jaipur and Jagat Niwas in Udaipur. You can also check the hotel section in the forum. Ciao! __________________ http://namasteindia.blogspot.com/

Nov 17th, 2005, 04:47	#6
gkashmira Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 19	?Alsiar Haveli? -- ?Jagat Niwas Standard Rooms? I had contacted a hotel in Jaipur called Alsisar Haveli. They had confirmed a reservation but are asking for a Credit Card number. The price they gave me was much higher than the price listed on the website. Does this seem suspicious or standard? I read somewhere that I should forget hotels that ask for a CC in advance - is this true? Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel in Udaipur only has Standard non-lake view rooms available. Are these still good? I don't think having a lake view is THAT important but I would like the room to be very nice - especially since I'm traveling with my mother and not just backpacking on my own. Thoughts? The price seems good: Rs. 1250 + 8% tax THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!

Nov 17th, 2005, 07:25	#9
ksrao801 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 27	Jaipur Hotel We are going to Jaipur and have reserved at Pearl Palace. It seems to be nice and very inexpensive Rs 540 for a double roon if reserved via internet, They do not ask for advance or creditcard number, Check their website http://hotelpearlpalace.com BTW, We have not yet gone there and I can give you any personal opinion ofthe place.

Nov 17th, 2005, 13:17	#10
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,207	Jasvilas in Jaipur is a great place, absolutly a place where you could take Mom. (check out the other 11 reviews of the place by scrolling down the above link) I wouldn't recommend the place I used in Udaipur, I can't even remember the name of the place. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Nov 17th, 2005, 03:58	#3
chagu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London , UK Posts: 124	I am not to familiar with many places in Udaipur as the only place I stayed in was the Lake palace for one night and am not sure I would recommend it.... but in Jaipur tho' I really liked Diggi Palace , I did get bitten by bedbugs there. My fav is Arya Niwas which is clean , efficient , great location for shopping etc.but it is not a haveli. It is also a great place to meet other travellers and share their adventures. Another place but slightly expensive is the Samode haveli which is very beautiful and charming.

Nov 17th, 2005, 04:35	#4
jarman_ah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 373	We stayed in budget accommodation in Udaipur, and although we found it excellent for our needs, I don't think it would be what you are looking for; however, we splurged in Jaipur and stayed at Umaid Bhawan. It would be worth having a look at their site to see if this is the kind of experience you are after.

Nov 17th, 2005, 04:42	#5
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,532	Stayed in the Anjani Hotel in Udaipur .It is on the Gangor Ghat ,not the cheapest /not to expensive .small swimming pool , center of town ,lots of charm .nice resturent on the roof .It'l do .

Nov 17th, 2005, 06:24	#7
Hudaji Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Donnybrook, Australia Posts: 26	In Udaipur I have always stayed at the :-Rang Niwas Palace Hotel, it was originally an old palace, Has a swimming pool and very pleasant staff. But I do not recommend their restaurant! Now for accomadation in Jaipur I recommend the Karni Niwas, cheap and friendly people.

Nov 17th, 2005, 06:46	#8
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	Udai Kothi in Udaipur is a great hotel, although when I stayed there it had just opened and their prices were substantially lower. But still, it is a beautiful place.

Nov 17th, 2005, 16:10	#11
jlynne Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 20	I stayed at the hotel pearl palace in Jaipur and I HIGHLY recommend it. The owner takes great pride in his hotel - he is a very kind sikh man and very artistic - he did the painting murals and design for the rooftop restaurant which truly is a work of art - completely original and all the chairs are very unique wrought iron with different shapes and designs. I was very impressed. The rooms are very clean and the entire hotel itself is kept clean - there was always someone scrubbing the marble floors with soapy water. The price is amazing given the quality. One simply cannot go wrong by staying there!

Dec 13th, 2005, 03:59	#13
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	I found both places below very good clean mid-range accommodation with ensuite: Udaipur:Kankarwa Haveli (heritage building on waterfront) Jaipur: Umaid Bhawan (modern building in old style)

Jun 13th, 2007, 02:42	#15
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,532	Sorry Sarahgat ,cant help ,no recent feed back .All i can say is that it was a nice hotel in the middle of town .So they probably do have a/c and probably still there . Hope this helps a little

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