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Narain Niwas Palace
A 1928 garden palace built by General Amar Singh of Kanota, now a 52-room heritage hotel with a pool, antique-filled rooms and the famous Bar Palladio.
At a glance
- Type
- Heritage palace hotel
- Area
- Kanota Bagh, Jaipur, India
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- hotelnarainniwas.com
Good to know
- Gardens
- Outdoor pool
- Day spa
- Bar Palladio
- Folk performances
Why we recommend it
Narain Niwas Palace was built in 1928 by General Amar Singh, the Thakur of Kanota, as a retreat for his family, and it is still run by the Kanota family's hotel company. The architecture mixes Indian and colonial elements in an Anglo-Indian style, and the house sits among gardens in Kanota Bagh on Narain Singh Road. 'Niwas' means royal abode, and the place keeps the feel of a lived-in family house.
There are 52 rooms across several categories: Classic, Superior and Deluxe rooms, plus Kanota Suites and Garden Suites. Antique furniture and garden views are typical, and because this is an old building, rooms differ in layout and character. The outdoor pool is set among the gardens, and a small day spa offers massages and facials.
The hotel's best-known feature is Bar Palladio, the blue-painted Italian bar and restaurant in the garden that has become one of Jaipur's most fashionable evening spots, with tented pavilions that come alive at sunset. Other dining options include Shikaar Bagh, inspired by the royal hunting lodges of Rajasthan, Imperial Lancers, named after the Imperial Service Troops, and Café Orleans, a French-style café. Private dining in garden gazebos can be arranged.
Guests can join sunrise yoga, take high tea, and watch folk dance and puppet shows, and the hotel can arrange experiences further afield such as leopard safaris at Jhalana and hot-air balloon rides over Jaipur. A shopping courtyard on site sells local crafts. The hotel also hosts weddings and events.
The gardens are the heart of the property and give the hotel a calm feel despite its city location, while the mix of dining venues, from Italian to Rajasthani hunting-lodge themes, means you can eat well for several nights without leaving the grounds.
Narain Niwas suits couples and families who want heritage character and a garden setting at a lower price than the big palace hotels. It is a short drive from the old city, MI Road and the Albert Hall Museum. Book early for the winter season, and reserve a table at Bar Palladio in advance even if you are staying in the hotel.
Narain Niwas Palace FAQs
When was Narain Niwas Palace built?
In 1928, by General Amar Singh, Thakur of Kanota.
How many rooms are there?
52 rooms, including Kanota Suites and Garden Suites.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool surrounded by gardens, plus a day spa.
What restaurants and bars are there?
Bar Palladio, Shikaar Bagh, Imperial Lancers and Café Orleans.
Where is it?
At Kanota Bagh on Narain Singh Road, Jaipur.
What activities are offered?
Sunrise yoga, high tea, folk dance and puppet shows, and arranged leopard safaris and balloon rides.
How do I contact the hotel?
Email [email protected] or call +91 141 256 1291.
Does it host weddings?
Yes, the hotel hosts weddings and events.