It’s the world’s No. 1 hotel, the Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels for 2023 following an analysis of reviews of 1.5million properties. .It was formerly Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, India in 1835 and is actually eight kilometres from the walls of Jaipur, known as the ‘Pink City’ thanks to the dusty pink facades of its buildings..It started out as a garden home for the chief lady-in-waiting to the queen, Maharani Chandravati, and was later turned into a royal hunting lodge.. Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. BedroomRambagh Palace. Bedroom .In the early 20th century, it was transformed into a palace, serving Maharajah Sawai Man Singh II, who added several royal suites to the property in the 1930s..It was converted to a hotel in the 1950s, and hosted famous guests, including King Charles III, Jackie Onassis and Lord Mountbattan.. Rambagh PalaceRambagh Palace .The hotel features 78 ‘stunningly restored’ rooms and suites that were formerly the chambers of the Maharaja and received more than 5,400 coveted ‘five-bubble’ reviews on Tripadvisor..The review site says the 'opulent' retreat is ‘beloved for its Polo Bar, historic suites, and high tea’.. Rambagh Palace poolRambagh Palace pool .A statement from the hotel says: “The palace retains its elaborate splendour, extravagantly decorated with hand-carved marble ‘jalis’ or latticework, sandstone balustrades, cupolas and elaborate Mughal Gardens, a style of gardens influenced by India's Mughal Emperors..The statement adds “guests can indulge in a ‘royal Indian feast’ at Suvarna Mahal restaurant, the former palace ballroom built in the 18th-century French style with 'huge' crystal chandeliers.”.“Afternoon tea is taken al fresco under the shade of the umbrellas of the Verandah Cafe. Guests can also dine on international cuisine in the all-day-dining restaurant, Rajput Room, or feast on wood-fired pizzas at the lounge bar, Steam.”. Rambagh PalaceRambagh Palace .The Polo Bar honours the Jaipur polo team, showcasing the team’s trophies and memorabilia and serves up signature cocktails, whiskies and single malts..Further pampering can be had 'ancient Indian wellness therapies’ or a meditation session at the J Wellness Circle spa, says the statement..Tripadvisor reviews praise the hotel, with user ‘Keshav Jumani’ describing it as ‘a splendid spectacle that everyone must experience at least once in their lifetime.'.Reviewer ‘Stefania C’ wrote: "Anywhere you go in the palace you feel like a Royal!".And user ‘ardingPass723440’ remarked: ‘This is probably as close as one gets [to] living a fairy tale.’ .At the time of writing, rooms are priced from £317/CAD$535 per night. Visit tajhotels.com.. Rambagh Palace dining roomRambagh Palace dining room
