Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur
The Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur is a heritage hotel in Jaipur, in India. Built in the 19th century, it was the palace of Raghubir Singhji, a royal nobleman. It is located just outside the walls of the old city of Jaipur, a short distance to the north of Chand Pol. It is situat…
Bissau Palace Hotel is a respectable stop‑over if you insist on paying for heritage while you’re already drowning in Jaipur’s larger attractions. The 19th‑century residence of Raghubir Singhji sits just outside the old‑city walls, a kilometre north‑east of Chand Pol, so you’ll need a rickshaw or a bold Uber to get there from the bazaar. The rooms retain the faded frescoes and carved jharokhas that make the place photographable, but the bathrooms are decidedly 21st‑century – watch for low‑flow showers that sputter and a toiletries kit that feels re‑hashed from the previous guest. Breakfast is a bland spread of dal‑baati‑churma and tea on a teak veranda; the real draw is the rooftop bar, where you can sip a cracked‑lime gin cocktail while the pink city glows at sunset. Skip the “royal” dinner if you’re on a budget – the restaurant is overpriced and the menu leans heavily on touristy dal‑makhani. Stay one night if you’re needing a quiet base before a night at Chokhi Dhani; otherwise, a boutique hostel in the old city will save you cash and walking distance to the markets. Visit between October and March; the summer heat will make the thick stone walls feel like a sauna.
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