Samode Palace quite clearly began expanding at the time of his reign and continued under his descendant Rawal Sheo Singh who was the Prime Minister of Jaipur state for several years during the middle of the 19th century. He is credited with the Palace's most fabulous addition - the extravagantly florid had painted Darbar Hall and the overlooking gallery which forms the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal or the hall of mirrors.

Samode Palace was transformed into one the country's premium palace hotels in 1987, and is a perfect example of Rajput-Moghul architecture. The palace is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height.

Accommodation ::
Each of the 43 spacious rooms and suites all with a balcony or patio are exclusive and are decorated in the warm colours and textures of local Rajasthani hand block print textiles and adorned with traditional artifacts.
The interiors inspired by traditional design themes reach their fullest expression in the intricate marblework, woodwork and fabrics that accentuate the guest rooms. The spacious rooms with marble, mosaic floorings, high ceilings, cotton woven rugs "durries", antiques and beautifully carved four poster beds provide a sense of luxury.
- 3 Royal Suites
- 15 Deluxe suites
- 25 Deluxe Rooms

Within these luxurious surroundings are found the most modern amenities-a blend of contemporary comfort and traditional style.

All rooms with en suite bathrooms with tubs and showers, hot and coldwater. Air-conditioning, heating, minibus, television with cable network and telephones with international dialing facilities.

Dining
Al fresco dining at the Bagh is a sensuous repast, Receptions up to 350 people can be organised. Evenings are memorable occasions spent in joyous celebrations with traditional rajasthani food, music, song and dance. There is an upstairs terrace overlooking the resort and the surrounding hills, ideal for meeting breaks, a cocktails function or even a small gathering. The poolside ensures seclusion and offers the perfect spot for 'dinner a deux' Special lunches and dinners can be arranged with a live bar-be-que

Welcome cocktails:-
Upon arrival, sip your welcome drink and absorb the beauty of this magnificent building. You are greeted with traditional arti, garlanding and tika by liveried retainers, song and dance.

Celebrations:-
Anniversaries, birthdays, weddings & other parties can be celebrated in style. A traditional Hindu wedding which is known for romance and tradition can also be organised with the bride and groom dressed in full regalia accompanied by classic Indian music. The wedding vows may take place at the hotels grounds and officiated by a pundit (priest).

Recreational facilities:
In keeping with the beautiful natural surroundings, recreational and leisure facilities include-An outdoor marble and mosaic swimming pool surrounded by the Aravali range
..- the oldest mountain range.

An outdoor Jacuzzi.

A pool Bar.

Laundry, room service, gift shop, car park, safety vaults, airport transfers on request. Currency exchange counter, American Express, Master and Visa cards accepted. Doctor on call.

Day trips to museums and the market in the historical and famous city of Jaipur, Amber can be scheduled.

Spend the day exploring the quaint village of Samode on foot, cycles, camel back or horse back or simply relax and enjoy a picnic lunch in the mango orchard or the Samode Bagh (the garden resort) nearby. For the more adventurous, ride the horses up the hillocks into the sand dunes.

For those with energy to burn climb 376 steps up a mountain beside the Palace to the Samode Fort that once protected Samode. The climb is steep but the views across the valley make it worth the effort.

 Camel Safari
 Horse Safari
 Jeep Safari

Location
Nestles among the 'Aravali ranges'-(a very old formation of banded gneiss dating back to some 3 thousand million years) about 42 Kms. north-west of Jaipur, Samode Palace is reached by a short road from Chandwaji where it branches off the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The Samode Palace comes into view like a mirage rising above cobbled streets and stone houses of the village of Samode.

Access :-

Jaipur	Airport	- 56 km
	Railway station	- 40 km
New Delhi	Int'l Airport	- 250 km

Jaipur is well connected by rail, road & air to all the major cities in the country.

Transfers:- are available on request at an extra charge.