Samode according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879 was a large and flourishing town. The Zamidars (landlords) of Samode the principal thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a branch of the house of Amber, tracing their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the fabled Prithviraj Singhji the 17th prince of the house of Kacchwaha Rajputs. Gopal Singhji one of his 12 sons was awarded Samode, a noble feudatory of the Amber & Jaipur principality. It was among the wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. The Zamidari eventually passed within the clan to the hands of Behari Das, a Rajput warrior in Mughal Service. After 6 generations in the hands of his descendants Samode was relinquished to the Raj.

In 1757 the territory was returned to the Nathawats (the hereditary title of 'Rawal Saheb' still rests with the present family). For the 1st half of it's existence Samode Palace was a little more than a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput tradition. Only in the early 19th century under Rawal Berisal did the castle begin to take on the lavish aspects it is now known for. He was an eminent statesman who reached distinction as the principal signatory (on behalf of the Jaipur Maharaja) of the historic 1818 treaty making Jaipur a protectorate of British East India Company. He later became Chief Minister of Jaipur and weilded absolute power.

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.

Location

Nearest airport Jaipur - 56 kms. Nearest Railway Station Jaipur - 56 kms.

Accomodation

Each of the 40 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.

Facilities

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..

Address

Gangapole, Jaipur - 302002 Rajasthan, India.

Hotel Samode Haveli

Built 150 years ago by another son of the illustrious Pritviraj Singh Ji of Amber, the Bagh is modeled on the geometric style of a Mughal garden where members of the Samode Royal family came to enjoy rare moments of privacy. 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 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 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

Location

17 kms from the Jaipur airport and 6 kms drive from the Jaipur Rly station.

Accomodation

22 Aircon Rooms & suites.

Facilities

Open air swimming pool and health club (to be opened shortly), Table Tennis, Golf at Jaipur Golf Course 6 Km away and some of the recreational activities available. Facilities include, laundry, gift shop, HOTEL SAMODE HAVELI safely vaults, car park, currency exchange, room service, Doctor on call, American, Master and Visa cards are accepted.Relax in the lush green garden filled with scented flowers and old trees, where our staff can also arrange for private lunches & candle light dinners.

Address

Samode House Gangapole, Jaipur - 302002 Rajasthan, India.