Samode Palace

The Samode Palace exceeded our every expectation! Our family of four had a magnificent time enjoying the amenities and the quiet escape. The pools were gorgeous. We had so much fun exploring the various nooks and niches of the property. The rooms were spectacular. The service was some of the best I have ever experienced - everything was perfectly clean and organized, and the staff were always so helpful. The kids enjoyed the puppet show. Breakfast was outstanding! We will highly recommend to all our friends and colleagues.

The hotel restaurant's dinner prices were quite high, and there aren't other local options.

Sejour exceptionnel. Cadre magnifique et historique . Personnel parfait

Rien

Wunderschönes Palsthotel in ruhiger, abgeschiedener Lage. Stilvolle Einrichtung, makellose Sauberkeit, zuvorkommendes Personal. Frühstück kann nicht beurteilt werden, da uns ein Magen-Darmvirus erwischt hatte; das Buffet sah jedoch ansprechend aus. Zu empfehlen sind in jedem Falle die Palastführung und der Dorfspaziergang. Wir bekamen ein Upgrade auf eine traumhafte Suite, was uns bei unserem angegriffenen Gesundheitszustand besonders aufbaute ! Herzlichen Dank !

Negativ war nur, dass wir lediglich eine Nacht gebucht hatten.

Unique palace lovey rooms and pool area. Good staff

The restaurant is average and the pools water were too cold

Hermoso lugar para descansar y relajarse. Hermoso pueblo y buenos planes alrededor

The hotel/palace is incredible and awe inspiring. However it is the staff, food, restaurants that are absolutely beautiful and memorable.

L’authenticité de l’ endroit, l’ espace, la piscine Le village de Samode à deux pas

Le calme L’ endroit Le mobilier La gentillesse de tout le personnel. C’ est évidemment cher mais cela vaut vraiment la peine.

Rien

Colazione e cena ottime!! Personale gentilissimo! Molto consigliato per la bellezza della struttura dei suoi cortili e piscine

Un po’ isolato dalla città di Jaipur….Ma situato in una zona di quiete e tranquillità!

Super duper hidden gem It’s the real deal Excellent rooms Great food and A royal experience

The hotel was super lovely, we had a great room with amazing view. Service was exceptional.

I last stayed at the Samode Palace over 20 years ago and it's just as magica nowl, if not more. The hotel has evolved with excellent rooms, beautiful restaurant and magical pools, the 'new' roof top infinity pool particularly great. Staff are very attentive. This is the real deal Palace hotel with exceptional Durbar Hall and other beautiful, original Palace rooms. Just amazing..!

There really wasn't anything I didn't like - top notch.

The property is an absolutely stunning and well kept. You can full feel all the history walking around. The rooms are incredible and well and authentically decorated. Beds are very comfortable.

The pools aren’t heated so if you come in the colder months like I did there is no use for them. The jacuzzi which is more like a big bathtub and the water jets are very sleepy, looked very dirty. Did not want to go in that. Food is good, but the breakfast menu is more that of a cheap all inclusive hotel

Beautiful property and the sheesh mahal was incredible. Loved the tour that was given by the staff. The property is well maintained and the staff are wonderful.

Only 1 functioning restaurant that is very very expensive; ₹2500 for a single person veg thali.

The place is grand and the highlight was the room. beautiful hill view and the service is very good. The food is great and is served with warmth. The room service is prompt and very attentive.

some places had the smell of humidity - of course its monsoon but i know that it can be minimised.

Amazing property

Wifi not available in many areas

Breakfast was delicious and generous. The grounds were beautiful, truly. We loved the infinity pool and enjoyed our time relaxing there. It was nice that food and drinks could be ordered pool side.

Staff were nice but at least 3 staff members we met were asking for tips or information about work visas outside the country. It was uncomfortable. The dinner was delicious but a overpriced. We had no other options as there is nothing else nearby. We went on the camel cart to Samode Bagh but it just felt like a sales pitch for that location, so it was a bit strange to have to pay for it and then be 'marketed to.' We couldn't speak to the camel cart owner and he didn't know where we were going. The manager at Samode Bagh, however, was the most gracious person we met in both places and very welcoming and accommodating.

Great service. Kids had a great time.

This place was one of the highlights of our India journey, and it exceeded all expectations. It felt truly special, and we felt blessed to have experienced it. This stunning old palace brims with captivating history. The tour of the impeccably preserved private quarters offered a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the royalty who once resided here, providing ample opportunities for capturing beautiful memories. The dinner surpassed all expectations, and the restaurant staff were incredibly friendly. Overall, an exceptional experience that left a lasting impression.

Overall, our experience was wonderful, and we wouldn't hesitate to return. However, we did notice a few areas that could use some attention, particularly around the infinity pool, restaurant, and the first courtyard. Some maintenance and a fresh coat of paint would enhance the outdoor areas. Additionally, we encountered challenges with the reservation staff, as they were difficult to reach, and the response time on booking.com was slow or nonexistent, leading to unnecessary misunderstandings and frustration.

Food is excellent. Rooms are beautiful with a scenic view. Service is quick and the staff is extremely polite

Only that breakfast menu should have more food items. It’s limited and same everyday

Staff was courteous and helpful, rooms were clean and comfortable, upgradation of rooms is appreciated

Grossly overpriced property. No arrangements to keep guests entertained. I have visited many heritage properties and they have programmes to entertain guests but Samode Palace has none. Food is average in taste and presentation but highly overpriced.

The architecture but it’s very old

Nothing It’s a scam for the money we pay , the service is very bad All the stuff is asking for money for everything The breakfast very bad

Nothing

Tired looking rooms Dusty

The rooms are beautiful and all different, the palace is stunning with rooms kept exactly how they were back in the day, the pool is inviting and special and the restaurant is lovely with outside space to eat, food was amazing. Staff are very accommodating and very helpful in all areas

Nothing

Family owned and run Rajasthani palace suuronded by hills in a typical setting. Raj charme all over.

Beautiful property

the palace itself was the greatest positive.staff were generous and made sure that they ve got us covered.Amazing location between the mountains make it even better place to wake up at.bBoth the swimming pools were magnificent especially the infinity pool over the terrace..overall a great stay

No WIFI was biggest upset.it was mentioned on the booking.com as there is WIFI.But there wasn't any free WIFI in any of the rooms or restaurant only the lobby provides the wifi..Food wasn't that great especially the dinner..Neither they have good options on the buffet nor on the a la carte..

Perfect place to finish our two weeks and a half holiday around India. The Palace is beautiful, it has two fantastic swimming pools with great view to the mountains. We stayed in the royal suite, room was excellent, large, modern and stylishly decorated in traditional way with a fantastic view to the mountains. The restaurant staff were fantastic, I mentioned it was my husbands birthday and when we went for dinner they surprised us with a beautiful decorated table outside the restaurant under the stars in privite area, it was a fantastic evening. Take the palace tour, it is not long but it will give you a good insight of the palace history.

Very well maintained and super polite staff who are always eager to show you around the palace and help you out. A palatial yet homely appeal. A great weekend escape for us from Delhi.

Lacked in house activities, traditional Rajasthani music / artists on show. Some live traditional music with meals is always appreciated, which was missing. There was 1 puppet show for 5 mins which we weren't aware of an ended up skipping, although we had asked on the activities beforehand.

Samode Palace is a special place. The backdrop, staff and the hospitality make you feel like you're at home.

Beautiful and unique property, very comfortable and spacious rooms. Incredibly impressive setting. Staff were mostly very friendly and helpful.

Overpriced food - ice cream as a desert was 600 rupees. One of the waiters was incredibly pushy and kept trying to get us to agree a time to meet his friend who was a guide despite us saying no. overall however we did enjoy our stay

The ambiance

Food

We had great experiences at this 500 years old palace. We enjoy each moment we spent at Samode Palace.

Great family run heritage property

Very limited options of food for all meals.Service in the restaurant is slow.

Staff is first rate and genuinely sincere.Palace has spectacularly well preserved and rooms have modern functional tools.Food is outstanding

Every thing is good but the power went out some time

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The palace is beautiful, well maintained. The room is comfy, clean, and large space. The staff is all nice and attentive. However, the service at restaurant (esp. breakfast) was very slow.

The palace does not have lift and there are quite a few stairs.The place is somewhat deserted as you won't find anything to do nearby.jaipur is 1and half hour drive away. It's okay for a day relaxation. Pool is good .It didn't had too many options for the breakfast compared to the tariff it is charging and I didn't find the staff too courteous.

This is by far one of the most unique yet fascinating hotel property i ever stayed! The original Maharaja residene, an exotic charm that sits in the middle of Rajasthan mountaineous landscape!

Amazing Hotel with reach history. Only in India you can stay in a hotel that constantly reminds you that you are in a real museum no in a Hotel. Full of details every where that are 400 years old. Great staff and great food. Beautiful infinit pool in the middle of the Mountain. Unique experience to say the least!

A beautiful hotel perched high up on a hill in Rajasthan. Be transported to a bygone era in the Samode Palace with attentive service, beautiful food and sumptuous surroundings. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who outnumbered guests by a significant ratio when I stayed there in low season. Good modern aircon and a choice of beautiful pools compensates for the blistering summer heat. Some of the rooms could do with a facelift. My bed was a bit hard, but that's normal for India. The food was first class; Indian haute cuisine with wonderful presentation and nice little touches like surprise appetisers. Don't expect to pay Indian prices though; the hotel charges first world rates for spa services like massage and facials. The village at the base of the hotel is worth a visit just to see the contrast between the very modest lives of the villagers and the sumptuous luxury above. Scavenging pigs roam the streets and a few local artists and artisans ply their wares. If you visit, don't expect a vast range of attractions outside the hotel; this is alll about the hotel experience. There is a very good free guided tour of the public rooms, including the magnificent Durbar Hall, included in your stay. Wonderful fantasy experience.

Friendly staff, took us into the village of Samode, laundry on short notice - highly recomended!

this was the most beautiful experience in our life time everything was just amazing you should be proud of the diligence and the leadership of the people behind this and frankly we shall be back the fine dining needs to be a little up graded while it was good the food needs to be modern indian if fine dinning is the aim please dont be upset about my comment as the service was impeccable we dine there because there was another big group and we wanted to experience your divine destination with privacy feel free to contact me as i am a french chef with a restaurant in the hUNTER vALLEY aUSTRALIA and therefore can be a consultant at no cost only to be acommodated and discuss your needs

From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were royalty. We were greeted warmly at reception and was treated promptly as soon as we got there. We were surprised with a room upgrade which we all loved, including our 4 kids! The rooms were extravagant and we felt like we got a taste of what the maharajahs had lived like. Both restaurants are excellent and the staff were all very helpful and seemed happy to serve us. We enjoyed tours around the villages and the palace, complementary of the hotel. The palace has beautiful rooms and artwork to enjoy. The pools are fantastic and hot tubs are a plus since it was a little chilly. The duty manager made an effort to make sure that we had the best possible stay....we were treated as family. A nice policy they have is that they don't encourage individual tipping of the staff....only a tip box that we can choose to put tips in at the end of our stay. It takes the pressure out of constantly worrying about how much to give everyone. Overall, an excellent stay and we would happily return!

Il palazzo di Samode è straordinariamente bello, la trasformazione in albergo è stata particolarmente curata, gli ambienti sono arredati con grande gusto e attenzione. Pulizia all'altezza, personale premuroso senza essere invadente, attento alle necessità degli ospiti. Il ristorante offre colazioni a buffet di buon livello sia come qualità che come varietà. Il palazzo merita una visita in se stesso, le due piscine e la spa offrono la possibilità di vivere una pausa di relax lontani dal caos di Jaipur. Il palazzo è incastonato in una valletta verdeggiante, sovrastato dal forte raggiungibile a piedi, e la sua posizione rende le serate piacevolmente fresche. E' possibile visitare i giardini del maharaja a 3km (Samode Bagh) e sorseggiarvi un tè nonchè visitare il villaggetto di Samode.

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Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff, almost all from the local village. An oasis of calm much appreciated after the manic cities of India.

Stayed at quite a few hotels in India before coming here, including a few palace hotels. The place took some effort to get to, and the town of Samod is very small and generally uninteresting. The palace looked great from photos and a distance but is run down from poor maintenance. For example we had a very large suite but the door wouldn't close properly, the study table was very dusty and the bath(jacuzzi) was dirt ridden. Service was minimal and poor, with exception of the restaurant. After check in, there were no staff to be seen in the hotel. No one at the pool area to help you, no one around the the grounds. There were a group of men in uniform at the front gate, but they don't really acknowledge you, so I wasn't even sure if they worked there. When we left, not a single person helped with our luggage, and there were at least 5 staff member standing at the front gate looking at us. The restaurant had amazing food, and the staff were very pleasant. Some of the best pasta i've had anywhere, and amazing curries. Overall, overpriced and poor hotel. Lots of palace hotels to choose from in india, but this one is just not up to scratch.

A wonderful experience in an amazing setting

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