RAJASTHAN4U ¤ Rajasthan Havelis ¤ Samode Haveli, Jaipur

Samode Haveli, Jaipur

A brief About Samode Haveli
The Samode Haveli is a small intimate hotel offering personalised service. It has been meticulously restored and integrated into a unique property.

This unique atmosphere of the contemporary and the historic gives Samode Haveli a warm & friendly atmosphere enabling guests to relax and treat it as a home away from home! With its understated luxury, antique furniture, furnishings and original work-of-art, the hotel is a celebration of traditional values and gracious living. To be there is to belong.

History
The spirit of Rajasthan's history & legend coloured by chivalry and romance finds expression in Jaipur. Built in pink stone more than two centuries ago by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the capital is a testimony to the skill of master craftsmen.

The Samode Haveli was built over 150 years ago by Rawal Sheo Singhji, a Prime Minister in the Jaipur court, who belonged to the family of Samode, tracing their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the fabled Prithviraj Singhji the 17th prince of the Kacchawala Rajputs.

It was built as the Samode Royal family's suburban manor house and was converted into a heritage hotel in 1988. Today it stands as a reminder of a halcyonic past offering moments of subtle luxury. The property was constructed facing North away from the burning Rajasthan sun and features a spectacular painted dining room, an airy verandah and an elephant ramp at the entrance which was specially constructed in the 1940's for the marriage ceremony of the late Rawal Sahib's aunt. The Haveli has been masterfully restored and integrated into a unique property.

Location
Amidst the bustle of one of India's most historical cities, Samode Haveli is a peaceful respite. It stands in the heart of the sprawling walled city of Jaipur suffused with an atmosphere of quiet beauty. It's central location makes it a convenient place to stay, moments away from virtually all Jaipur's attractions - historical and cultural monuments and sites of interest like the historical and imposing Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jal Mahal (Lake Palace), City Palace Museum, Shopping & entertainment.

Amenities

Guest Rooms
Each of the 22 well appointed rooms and suites are individually designed and furnished with genuine antiques and fixtures, old family portraits adorn the walls, the ambience and experience is further enhanced due to the presence of state-of-the-art in room amenities.
Most of the rooms have a separate dressing area. All rooms are with en suite bathrooms with shower and tub with hot and cold water, air conditioning, television with cable connection, telephones with international dialing facilities.
The guest rooms are regal & celebrate the richness of India's culture in a tapestry of classic decor & unmatched comfort. The spacious Maharaja and Maharani suites are absolutely stunning, with every inch of the ceiling and walls ornately painted and ornamented with mirror mosaics.

Dining and Bar
Samode Haveli features a spectacular hand painted (from floor to ceiling) dining hall which provides a special setting for dinner, a beautiful airy verandah (lounge) where afternoon tea is a treat and where you can enjoy delicate teas & cakes. The staff can also arrange for private meals and candle-lit dinners in the lush green back garden. Enjoy a puppet show, traditional Rajasthani dance and music over a drink in the open air lounge every evening.

Reacreational and other facilities
Open air swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a wading pool for children.Golf at Jaipur Golf Course 6 Km away can be arranged. Relax in the lush green garden filled with scented flowers and old trees, where the staff can also arrange for private lunches & candle light dinners.Every evening enjoy a drink, cultural and puppet shows in the central courtyard. Daily taxi rental can be organized by the reception staff for visits to shops, museums, monuments & other places of interest.

Jaipur is the craft capital famous for its blue pottery, hand block print, embroidery, jewellery, enamel work and offers a wonderful opportunity to browse through bazaars stocked with an enormous variety of artistic handicrafts - which is walking distance from the Samode Haveli.