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Rajmahal Palace RAAS
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India · RAAS Hotels · Grand Luxury
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II built this palace in 1729 as a garden retreat for his wife; it became the British Resident's official residence in 1821 and gained an Art Deco remodel in the 1930s. Maharani Gayatri Devi, who wrote about its 'charm and character' in her memoir A Princess Remembers, lived here with Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II from 1958, and the royal family's polo trophies, photographs, and a 1950s Ford Thunderbird still fill the halls. RAAS reopened the 13-suite palace on July 1, 2021.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Bais Godam
- Rooms from 382 sq ft (35 m²)
About Rajmahal Palace RAAS
- Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II built the palace in 1729 as a garden retreat for his wife; from 1958 it was the home of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and Maharani Gayatri Devi, whose memoir A Princess Remembers made it famous.
- Its guest list has included Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Prince Charles and Princess Diana; some of its 13 suites are named for past royal guests.
- RAAS reopened the palace on July 1, 2021, ending its run as SUJAN Rajmahal Palace, and Michelin awarded it a One Key in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 382 sq ft (35 m²).
History
The Rajmahal Palace was built in 1729 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur as a garden retreat for his wife. In 1821 it became the residence of the British Resident, and in the 1930s it received a striking Art Deco remodel. From 1958 it served as the private residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his celebrated wife Maharani Gayatri Devi, whose memoir 'A Princess Remembers' immortalised the palace.
RAAS Hotels took over management and reopened it as RAAS Rajmahal Palace on 1 July 2021, after its earlier chapter as the SUJAN Rajmahal Palace. The intimate 13-suite palace hotel has hosted an extraordinary guest list including Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, Jacqueline Kennedy, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Lord Mountbatten.
The setting
6 km from 18th-century City Palace. 10 km from Jaipur International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- The Colonnade — Restaurant · Indian and international
- 51 Shades of Pink — Restaurant · Indian and international
- Darbar Bar — Bar
Experiences
- 51 Shades of Pink restaurant — Vibrant restaurant with mirrored interiors serving Indian and international cuisine, named as an ode to the 'Pink City'.
- The Colonnade all-day dining — All-day dining with comfort food, breakfast and high tea, opening onto the gardens and palace lawns.
- The Bar — Cocktail, wine and fine spirits bar in a setting that pays homage to the city's polo history.
- Expert-guided tours — Expert-guided tours of royal residences, local markets, the City Palace, polo matches, and more.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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