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Places to Stay : Budget:
Jaipur
Inn
(Tel No. 201121, fax 204796 ,B-17 Shiv Marg, Bani \Park, email jaipurinn@hotmail.com)
It is an old-time favourite with travellers. Run by retired Wing
Commander R.N. Bhargava and his son, this place is certainly geared up
for travellers. Rooms range from Spartan singles/doubles with common
bath for Rs 200/250 to Rs 500/700 for better rooms with attached bath.
Beds in the rather cramped dorm cost Rs 100, and you can even camp on
the lawn (Rs 50 per person) if you have your own tent. Mozzie nets can
be hired for Rs 15 per day, and bike hire is Rs 25 per day. Meals are
available and the rooftop terrace commands sensational views.
Hotel
Diggi Palace
(Tel No. 373091, fax 370359)
Just off Sawai Ram Singh Marg, less than one km south of Ajmeri Gate, is
another popular hang-out with budget travellers. Formerly the residence
of the thakur (similar to a lord or baron) of Diggi, it has a lovely
lawn area and relaxing ambience. Bare doubles with common bath (free
bucket hot water) cost Rs 100 and Rs 125. With attached bath and geyser,
they’re Rs 250; better air-cooled/air-con rooms are Rs400/750. Good
meals are available in the restaurant.
Karni
Niwas
(Tel No.365433, fax 375024, C-5 Motilal Atal Arg, email karniniwas@hotmail.com)
It is in a lane behind
the Hotel Neelam, is a down-to-earth place run by an amiable family.
Clean singles/doubles with attached bath range from Rs 275/325 to Rs
600/650. Veg meals are available and there’s a pleasant rooftop
terrace. Next door is the similarly priced Aangan Guest House (Tel No.
373449, fax 364596) is reasonably good.
The
Hotel Arya Niwas
(Tel No. 372456, fax 364376, email arya@jp1.dot.net.in)
It is just off Sansar Chandra Marg, is another popular choice. This
large but well maintained hotel has singles/doubles with attached bath
from Rs 300/400. There’s a nice front lawn and a self-service veg.
restaurant.
Evergreen
Guest House
(Tel No.363446, fax 204234)
It's a rambling hotel just off MI Road in the area known as Chameliwala
Market. It’s a good place to meet other backpackers, although the
cleanliness and service are variable. Facilities include a small
swimming pool and a restaurant. Single/doubles with bath start at Rs
150/175 (free bucket hot water). Checkout is an ungenerous 10am.
Ashiyana
Guest House
(Tel No. 375414)
It is nearby if you find the Evergreen too much of a scene. The cheapest
rooms (with common bath and bucket hot water for Rs 10) go for Rs 70/150
a single/double. No meals are available. In the same area is a slightly
cheaper but less impressive Hotel Pink Sun (Tel No. 370385).
Devi
Niwas
(Tel No. 363727, Dhuleshwar bagh, Sardar Patel Marg)
It is an unpretentious little place with just a handful of rooms with
bath (Rs 300).
Hotel
Sweet Dream
(Tel No. 314409)
Located in the old city, has average singles/doubles with attached bath
from Rs 230/300. There’s a veg restaurant on the rooftop.
Pipalda
House
(Tel No. 201925, D-240A Bank Rd, Bani Park)
It has a basic singles/doubles with bath from Rs 150/250.
Hotel
Kailash
(Tel No. 565372, fax 566195)
It is opposite the Jama Masjid, is one of the few places to stay within
the old city. It’s basic but friendly. Small singles/doubles cost Rs
150/175 with common bath, Rs 215/240 with private bath.
RDTC’s
Hotel Swagatam
(Tel No. 200595)
It is near the train station, has a rather institutional feel. Dorm beds
are Rs 50; rooms with bath start at Rs 275/350 (including breakfast).
Other RTDC budget hotels are the tourist
Hotel (Tel No. 360238) and the Hotel Teej (Tel No. 205482), which is actually a
mid-range place but also has dorm beds (Rs 50).
Retiring
rooms at the train station are handy if
you’re catching an early-morning train. Singles/doubles with common
bath are Rs 100/250, or Rs 400 with bath and air-con.
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Places
to Stay - Mid Range
Alsisar
Haveli
(Tel No./fax 368290. Sansar Chandra Marg)
It is a gracious 19th century mansion set in well-manicured
gardens. Although more pricey than other mid-range places, its still a
marvellous choice, with quaintly furnished rooms for Rs 1195/1550.
The
Madhuban
(Tel No. 200033, fax 202244, D-237Behari
Marg, Bani Park, email madhuban@usa.net)
It is heartily recommended if you carve a homey ambience with no hassles
whatsoever. Run by the helpful ‘ Dicky’ and his family, singles/
doubles range from Rs 400/500 to Rs 850/950. The more expensive rooms
have fine antique furnishings. They offer free pick-ups from the bus and
train stations (ring ahead). There’s an indoor restaurant, or you can
eat out in the pleasant garden. For dessert, try the delicious
Rajasthani maalpuas.
The
Hotel Meghniwas
(Tel No. 202034, fax 201425, C-9 Sawai Jai Singh Hwy, Bani Park)
It is another excellent choice. This place is kept in tiptop condition
by the charming owner, Mrs Indu Singh. Air-con single/doubles start at
Rs 950/1000. Room Nos 201 and 209 are like mini-apartments and are ideal
for long-term guests (Rs 1495). There’s a swimming pool, lawn area and
good restaurant.
The
Umaid Bhawan Guest House
(Tel No. 296426, D1 – 2A Bani Park)
Situated behind the Collectorate via Bank Rd, has good singles/ doubles
from Rs 350/450. a Regal suite costs Rs 1500.
Sajjan
Niwas Guest House
(Tel No.311544, fax 201494, D1-2B Bani Park)
It is great value with spacious, airy singles/doubles from Rs 300/400
Shapura
House
(Tel No.202293, fax 201494, D-257 Devi Marg, Bani Park)
This hotel has doubles from Rs 600 to Rs 1000.
Nnan-ki-haveli
(Tel No.665502, fax 605481)
The hotel is located on Fateh Tiba, off Moti Dungri Marg, is a
delightful place with a homey touch. Rooms are Rs 1095/1195 and meals
are available
Charmi
Palace Hotel
(Tel No.365063, fax 364462, Dhuleshwar
Bagh, Sardar Patel Margh)
It has decent
singles/doubles for Rs 1050/1195; some rooms are better than others.
There’s a cute restaurant and local sight seeing trips can be arranged
(Rs190/ 310 for two/four hours).
LMB
Hotel
(Tel No. 565844, fax 562176)
It is right in the heart of the old city in Johari Bazaar, above the
well-known restaurant of the same name. Ordinary singles/doubles are Rs
975/1275.
Hotel
Neelam
(Tel No. 372215, fax 367808, A-3 Motilal Atal Margh)
It's near the Polo Victory Cinema, has comfortable, if somewhat dank
rooms from Rs 750/900 a single/double. There’s a veg restaurant.
Hotel
Bissau Palace
(Tel No. 304391, fax 304628, email sanjai@jp1.dot.net.in)
Located north of Chandpol, it was built by the rawal (nobleman) of
Bissau. The cheapest singles/doubles are Rs 600/750; some rooms have
more character than others. There are two restaurants (one on the
rooftop with fine views), a swimming pool and interesting library. They
can also arrange good village tours at their country estate, the Retreat
– see Organised Tours Earlier in this section.
Narain
Niwas Palace Hotel
(Tel No. 561291, fax 561045)
It is housed on Narain Singh Rd, is another royal building, although
it’s looking a little faded around the edges these days.
Singles/doubles start at Rs 1195/1750. There’s a pool and nice garden.
The owners also operate the Royal Castle Kanota 14 km south east of Jaipur
RTDC’s
Hotel Teej
(Tel No. 205482)
To be found at Bani Park, and has slightly musty rooms from Rs 450/550.
Just off MI Rd, RDTC’s Hotel Gangaur (Tel No.361233) is similarly priced.
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Places To Stay: Top End
Raj
Vilas
(Tel No. 640101, fax 640202, email reservations@rajvilas.com)
Located about 8km from the city centre on Goner Rd, it is the most upmarket
hotel in Jaipur, if not Rajasthan. Run by the Oberoi Group, this
sophisticated boutique hotel has 71 rooms yet still manages to retain a
personal touch. Set on over 12 hectares, all rooms are immaculate and
tastefully decorated. Deluxe singles/doubles are US$260/280, luxury
tents are US$300 and villas (each with their own pool) range from US$600
to US$1000. Auryvedic treatments are available in the health centre.
Rambagh
Palace
(Tel No. 381919, fax 381098, Bhawani Singh Marg)
This was once the Maharaja of Jaipur’s residence, but is now a stylish
hotel operated by the Taj Group. Standard singles/doubles are US$185/200
superior rooms cost US$220/240; the ‘maharaja suite’ is US$475, and
the ‘royal suite’ is US$675. if you’re going to splurge, take one
of the more expensive rooms, which are more sumptuous. If you can’t
afford to stay, at least treat yourself to an evening drink at the Polo
Bar
Jai
Mahal Palace Hotel
(Tel No. 371616, fax 365237)
It's on the corner of Jacob and Ajmer Rds. Also run by the Taj Group,
this property has rooms beginning at US$155/175. in the evening you can
consult the astrologer (Rs 200).
Rajmahal
Palace
(Tel No.381625, fax381887, Sadar
Patel Marg)
This is also run by the Taj Group, but is more modest than the Rambag or
Jai Mahal. It is the former British Residency and offers standard
singles/doubles for US$70/80. There’s a pool and good restaurant. The
huge forecourt is popular for wedding receptions.
Samode
Haveli
(Tel No. 632370, fax 632407, Ganga
Pol)
It is one of the most interesting top-end places to stay. This
200-year-old building was once to town house of the rawal (nobleman) of
Samode, who was also prime minister of Jaipur. There’s an impressive
dining room, and a couple of breathtaking suites, including one totally
covered with original mirror work. Doubles range from Rs 2200 to Rs
2395.
Trident
(Tel No. 630101, fax 630303)
It is north of the city (opposite Jal Mahal: the \water Palace) and is
run by the Oberoi Group. Attractive rooms cost Rs 3600/3900.
Mansingh
Hotel
(Tel No. 378771, fax 377582)
Located off Sansar Chandra Marg in the centre if town, this hotel has
rooms from Rs 1995/3000. Amenities include a pool, health club and two
restaurants.
Rajputana
Palace Sheraton
(Tel No. 360011, fax 367848)
It is between Station and Palace Rds. Run by Welcomgroup, it’s not a
palace as the name suggests, but rather a modern hotel built around a
swimming pool. Standard singles/doubles cost US$ 130/140. There’s a
coffee shop, bar, two restaurants, a disco and a health club.
The
Hotel Clarks Amer
(Tel No. 550616, fax 550013)
It is less expensive but inconveniently located about 10km south of the
city centre.
Other top-end hotels in Jaipur include the Holiday
Inn (Tel No. 635000, fax 635608, Amber Rd), with rooms from
Rs 2000/3200 (including a buffet breakfast), and the less exciting Hotel
Jaipur Ashok (Tel No.204491, fax 202099, Bani Park).
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