Many of Rajasthan's Havelis now function as hotels, giving guests the chance to live like royalty while enjoying modern comforts. Here are some stand-out havelis that offer an immersive royal stay.

Samode Haveli is also the only hotel in Jaipur with its own bawri (step-well), which was built at the same time as the Haveli and was used for both drinking water and irrigation.

The 225-year-old Samode Haveli stands as a poignant embodiment of this enduring spirit, skillfully preserving history within its walls and arches.As one wanders through the intricate, ...

Samode Haveli makes no attempt to escape its context, the hum and chaos of Jaipur’s Old Town. Unable to ensconce myself there, I pondered a return to Ranvas in Nagaur, where I’d visited in ...

This boutique-hotel, within the old city's ramparts, is one of the first to draw attention to Jaipur with its beautiful pools and colonial, yet partially modern, interiors. It was once the home of the ...

Samode Haveli is a luxurious retreat that seamlessly blends Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. The haveli's ornate courtyards, frescoes, and mirror work showcase the opulence that defined the ...

Samode Haveli, Gangapole, Jaipur (00 91 141 263 2370; samode.com). Doubles start at Rs7,600 (£86), B&B. Raas, Jodhpur. Sitting in the shadow of one of India's largest forts would be enough to ...

In a corner of the Pal Haveli hotel at Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan, miniature artist Gangaram Kumawat gives finishing touches to a portrait of a Rajasthani woman while his brother ...