D1-2A, Behind Collectorate, (Via) Bank Road, Bani Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302016, India
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vanessamumbai
Reviews: 8
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Highly recommended Heritage Hotel
Fast check in, good authentic ambiance, comes with pool. Great breakfast, and good value overall. Wished we had more time to spend in the hotel.
Unique Quality: Breakfast and ambiance.
Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Budget Travel
Written December 20, 2011
travelguru1
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The beautiful Umaid Bhawan Hotel
The Umaid Bahwan Hotel takes you back in time. The opulent decor coupled with with abundant old photos on the walls give a glimpse of what it would be like to have lived there. On entering the hotel a porter catches my bag as I walk past a sheltered swimming pool looking cool and inviting. The foyer has a telephone room, computers and immediate wifi connection to the internet. Past this is a nostalgic reception area, leading to a lawn court yard. The room I occupy has beautiful entwined leaves painted around the ceiling, a fresh cotton cover on the wide wooden bed and leads on to a sheltered balcony. There is a safe, a fridge and the bathroom has all needed for a relaxing stay. A surprise was morning yoga classes, which I followed with a buffet breakfast overlooking the Jaipur morning from the exotic roof top restaurant. My stay was enhanced by the caring and friendly service and my lasting memories of the Umaid Bahwan Hotel contain a smile as big as India.
Unique Quality: The lovely decor, the excellent restaurant and the friendly service
Opinion of Price: N/A
Related to: Castles and Palaces, Budget Travel
Sail2Maine
Reviews: 12
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An Amazing Find
Umaid Bhawan is a the family mansion-turned-inn of a local family that has owned the property for 100 years or so. It was the perfect combination of local accommodations and comfort and it was one of the most well cared for private properties that I saw in India with amazing painting and furniture throughout. Top that off with a roof deck that served tea or dinner as the sun set over Jaipur and it made for the most lovely setting.
One note - the beds were relatively hard, as they are even in the western hotels in India and the shower, like most small hotels in India, had to be heated via the in bathroom water tank. While it is not what we are used to in the U.S. it was a small accommodation to make for such a wonderful environment that provided a calm retreat in the middle of a very bustling city.
Unique Quality: Rajastani architecture and furnishings - all meticulous. Fabulous local food made in the roof-top kitchen. Roof patio that looked out over Jaipur. Great service and a friendly staff.
Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Historical Travel, Architecture, Castles and Palaces
travelhero
Reviews: 6
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Great stay!
We scheduled to stay in Jaipur for 4 nights so that we could avoid staying in Delhi for longer than absolutely necessary on our return leg and we could not have picked a better place in Jaipur to stay. Its a great middle-of-the-road place to stay without going broke. Its close to the centre of the town but away enough not to avoid the noise and chaos. The standard double that we got was a little small, but well fitted, comfortable and clean. Service by staff and management were good. Thr roof top restaurant was quaint and well decorated. The food was good enough for us to have our breakfast and dinner there everyday. We ended up staying here for 5 nights because one of us eventually succumbed to acute stomach and bowel problems. A call to the manager at 5.45am, resulted in the doctor calling us back at 6am and at our room by 6.30am. We were impressed and grateful beyond words to the resident manager (RanVijay) and the highly experienced (30 years) and well regarded doctor, Dr, Chandra Sen of Galundia Clinic, Jaipur. The hotel has two PCs for internet use for a reasonable rate and a pool to cool off after a day of sightseeing. The interior of the hotel is richly decorated in typical Rajasthan fashion. A great insight. Every wednesday a puppet performance with live Rajasthani music is catered for close to the pool area, but we think you probably will need to pay to watch this - we were too tired to bother even though it was right below our front window (we were on the 2nd floor). This is a place we would recommend to anyone choosing to stay in Jaipur for any given period and it was excellent value for money.
Unique Quality: Nice friendly family runing this heritage hotel.
Opinion of Price: N/A
Related to: Budget Travel, Business Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
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bloooer
Reviews: 8
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NOT A GOOD PLACE TO STAY
I BOOKED VIA THE INTERNET AND CONFIRMED TWICE. WHEN WE ARRIVED OUR ROOMS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND WE HAD TO SHARE. THIS WAS AN OMEN OF THINGS TO COME. WE MOVED ROOMS THE NEXT DAY AND I WAS NOT GIVEN THE ROOM I HAD CONFIRMED. I ALSO CHECKED BEFORE WE ARRIVED IF ANY RENOVATION WAS GOING ON WHEN WE WOULD BE THERE I WAS SPECIFICALLY TOLD NO. THIS WAS A LIE. THE PLACE HAD EXTENSIVE RENOVATION GOING ON. MY ROOM WAS ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND WAS 6 FEET FROM A RUBBISH DUMP THAT HAD OPENED PLASTIC BAGS ETC FULL OF RUBBISH. DISSAPOINTINGLY MY FRIEND HAD £60 POUNDS STOLEN FROM HIS LOCKED ROOM. I ASKED THE MANAGER AT LEAST 6 TIMES TO FIND OUT TRAIN TIMES FOR US WHICH HE FAILED TO DO, HE ALSO SENT ME TO A TRAVEL AGENT TO BUY TRAIN TICKETS. THE AGENT DID NOT SELL TRAIN TICKETS. HE ALSO GAVE ME INCORRECT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAIN TIMES. THE OWNERS WERE SURLY MISERABLE AND ARROGANT. THE MOTHER LOOKED LIKE SHE WOULD EXPLODE WITH ANGER ANY SECOND. INSPITE OF THE GOOD PICS ON THE WEBSITE THIS PLACE IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO STAY. YOU CANNOT RELY ON WHAT THEY SAY.
Unique Quality: THE FACADE HIDES THE GLARING DEFECTS STAFF WHO DO NOT GIVE ACCURATE INFORMATION INSECURE VALUABLES IN ROOMS CONFIRMATION OF ROOMS MEANS NOTHING
Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
travelhero
Reviews: 6
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Heritage House hotel jaipur
A Beautiful heritage hotel in a city of traffic chaos . Hard to believe this hotel is so central but away from the hustle and bustle . The architecture is magnificent and holds the vintage flavour of india . The pool area is lovely and relaxing and the rooms are decent and clean . The room menu is quite basic but tasty . The porters were very helpful and friendly and the Gentleman owner was very accomodating . Even though one of us was sick and there was renovation works going on during our stay which finished as we wher leaving , it didnt detract from a comfortable and enjoyable few nights . Good location , good service and excellent value for money . What more can you ask for .
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Related to: Budget Travel, Family Travel, Castles and Palaces
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g72
Reviews: 24
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A home away from home.
Some days peaciful in a "oasis " after much days of hard life !!!
Unique Quality: Fantastic hotel with a little pool and a/c rooms. It is a little expensive for a budget travel but you can deal. It is worth the trouble They can offer you a cheap guide ( see transportation ) who help you to avoid the others pushing guides and rickshaw-men.
Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Spa and Resort, Family Travel
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cancian
Reviews: 191
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Nice Hotel in Pink City
If you are tired, if you need a good accomodation Umaid Bhawan is your hotel. The Hotel is very, very nice and friedly staff. Take a look on the web site. There is a swimming pool also.
Unique Quality: The hotel offer you a free pickup from the station or bus stand. You aren't in the Pink City so the hotel give you a possibility to move with a moto risciò. For 300 Rs you have a good guide for all day and that don't bring you in many stores. YOU CAN DECIDE WHERE AND WHEN. Very important
Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Budget Travel, Backpacking, Road Trip
Umaid Bhawan Heritage House Hotel Photo: Hotel
UMAID
Reviews: 1
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jaipurs a heritage home
umaid bhawan is an old family home of rathore rajput family and is converted the home into a house hotel with all modern three star facilties and the family run the place it self which gives a personal feel and a home away from home
Unique Quality: umaid bhawan has a fine swimming pool ,resturant ,large balconies which over look the pool a roof top settings ,all rooms are atthached toilet ,hot water AC,TV etc
Hotel Umaid Bhawan is an old heritage property converted into a 3-star hotel run by the Rathore family.
I don't often like to stay in hotels ranked by Lonely planet as one of the best run hotels in Jaipur, but sometimes one has to. This is one of those places. This hotel is built in the traditional Rajput-style with attractive balconies, terraces, gardens and antique furnishings. and it exhudes charm of bygone years. the Interior is wonderfully furnished. The rooms, are big, cool, clean and also tastefully furnished with Rajput furnishings. They have a pool and a small restaurant. That serves a good Thali. Recreational activities for guests include a good but small outdoor swimming pool and performances folk dancing or puppet shows.
Oh the rooms have a port for a lap-top or PDA - WHich is kewl.
Great find in Jaipur!
by schat about Umaid Bhawan Hotel
We stayed here in January, and loved it! There are a variety of types/sizes of rooms, a pool, and a great rooftop restaurant. the service was friendly and efficient. Rooms are kept very clean, and are beautifully decorated. There are 2 computers available for internet use (very small charge). The hotel is a heritage hotel, and its historic past is well preserved and beautifully represented throughout the hotel. There are a number of terraces on different floors, and a puppet show in the evening. We had a suite, that included a screened in porch/balcony.
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Budget hotel in Jaipur
by federickjule
Hi
Does anyone know Hotel Classic Holidays in Jaipur? I am going to India and my friend riz who stayed there 2 years back suggested this hotel for Jaipur. How is this hotel?
Thanks
Federick
RE: Budget hotel in Jaipur
by thisit811
I don't Hotel Classic Holidays. If you're looking for a nice budget hotel in Jaipur. I would like to recommend Hotel Umaid Bhawan. We were there two weeks ago. It's a lovely & charming hotel. Lovely roof top restaurant. You may log in at www.umaidbhawan.com to see the picture and their rate.
Good Luck & enjoy your trip.
RE: Budget hotel in Jaipur
by ronigo
We stayed in " jas vilas" hotel, last oct.
A great place and people.
You can find their web by gogelling the name.
send mr Mahendra the owner best regards from roni (israel)
RE: RE: Budget hotel in Jaipur
by federickjule
Hi
Thanks for your suggestions. I have visited sites of both the hotels... Both seems good as per their website. classic website is hotelclassicholidays.com.
Will visit both the hotels and then decide.
thanks anyways
regards
federick
RE: Budget hotel in Jaipur
by Somdin
Try googling Hotel Amber Niwas off MG Road.
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i am frm jaipur u contact me i will suggest u cheap and good hotel.......my email id is pooniavijay@yahoo.com ok
umaid bhawan has a fine swimming pool ,resturant ,large balconies which over look the pool a roof top settings ,all rooms are atthached toilet ,hot water AC,TV etc
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