The short answer
The Raj Palace: what visitors should know first
Worth booking for travellers who want genuine period rooms and courtyards close to Amer Road and the old city, rather than a resort-style stay. Non-guests should book a meal to see inside.
History and context
The story behind The Raj Palace
The mansion was built in 1728 for Thakur Mohan Singhji of Chomu, prime minister of the Jaipur state, and remained within his family for generations. It was converted into a heritage hotel in the mid-1990s, with the family overseeing the restoration of its courtyards and painted rooms.
Useful facts
The Raj Palace facts at a glance
- Location
- Amer Road, near Zorawar Singh Gate
- Stay style
- 1720s noble mansion, family-run heritage hotel
- Location trade-off
- Between the old city and the road to Amer Fort
- Best suited to
- Travellers combining old city and Amer Fort sightseeing
- Origins
- Built 1728 for the prime minister of the Jaipur court
- Operator
- Independently run by the founding family, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Why it matters
Why The Raj Palace is worth your time
The Raj Palace is a rare case of a mansion of this age, dating to the 1720s, remaining in the hands of the same family through its conversion into a hotel, which gives it a continuity that larger chain-run heritage hotels do not have. It sits alongside Samode Haveli as one of the clearer examples of Jaipur's noble, rather than royal, domestic architecture: built for a prime minister's family, not the ruling house itself.
Its position on the road toward Amer also places it usefully between the old city and Amer Fort, illustrating how Jaipur's nobility built residences along the routes connecting the capital to the older Kachhwaha stronghold at Amer.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The painted durbar hall
A restored reception hall with period murals, one of the best-preserved interiors of its kind in Jaipur.
- 02
Themed period suites
Rooms decorated around Mughal and Rajput motifs, each laid out differently from the last.
- 03
Courtyard and pool gardens
A quiet garden and pool area inside the mansion's original walls, away from Amer Road traffic.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The Raj Palace traces back to a mansion built in the 1720s for Thakur Mohan Singhji of Chomu, prime minister of the Jaipur court, making it one of the oldest private residences in the city still standing in something like its original form. The family converted it into a hotel in the mid-1990s, restoring courtyards, a painted durbar hall and a series of individually themed suites drawing on Mughal and Rajput decorative styles.
Its location on Amer Road, close to Zorawar Singh Gate, puts it within a short drive of both the old city's main sights and the road out to Amer Fort, which makes it a practical base for a stay that covers both. The property retains gardens and a pool around the original haveli structure, giving guests a quiet space that is hard to find inside the busier parts of the old city.
For a non-guest, a restaurant booking is the way to see the courtyards and painted rooms. As with Samode Haveli, this is a working family-run hotel rather than a museum, so visits outside a meal or stay are limited.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Book a restaurant table ahead if visiting without staying
- Combine a stay here with an early trip out to Amer Fort, which is nearby
- Ask about ground-floor rooms if original staircases are a concern
- Confirm current rates and suite availability directly with the hotel
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Amer Road, near Zorawar Singh Gate, about a kilometre from City Palace
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours for a meal visit; a stay for guests
- Best time
- Evening, for a quieter look at the courtyards and pool area
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- As a converted historic mansion, some internal stairs and thresholds are original rather than modern; ground-floor courtyard areas and the pool terrace are the easiest parts of the property to enjoy without navigating stairs.
- Tickets and access
- No public entry ticket. Non-guests should book a restaurant table to see the interiors; the theme suites and private areas are for guests only.
Best for
Plan it with
Book with confidence
Check rates at The Raj Palace
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
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Travelling with parents?
As a converted historic mansion, some internal stairs and thresholds are original rather than modern; ground-floor courtyard areas and the pool terrace are the easiest parts of the property to enjoy without navigating stairs.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How old is The Raj Palace building?
The mansion dates to 1728, built for the prime minister of the Jaipur court, making it one of the oldest private residences in the city.
Is it close to Amer Fort?
Yes, it sits on Amer Road, making it a convenient base for visiting both the old city and Amer Fort.
Can I see the interiors without booking a room?
Book a table at the restaurant; this gives access to the courtyards and painted hall without a room reservation.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
