Hotel Bissau Palace

I read the 1-2 stars reviews and i can't believe it. This place is a beautiful piece of glorious history. If you are looking for a fake Rajastanian palace hotel, with no atmosphere, then this is not the place for you. We had a beautiful spacoius room (the princess room) with beautiful furnitures, everything was spotlessly clean, fresh clean linnens and hot water. The corridor leading to the rooms had One of the most beautiful mint-green floral tiles, the staff was the best, dinners were excellent, and i really don't understand the complaints about breakfast - it was very generous, with a wide selection of western (corn flakes, eggs made to order,, toasts, butter 'n jams, coffee and cookies) and indian food with Parathas and some hot dishes (i didn't try them). The owner's son gave us an amazing historical tour of the palace, to our request. He was very generous with his time and answered all our questions with patient and grace. I guess you need to underdtand India in order to fully appreciate the rare chance of being a guest in such an authentic and beautiful palace and get a glimps into history while relaxing at the beautiful porch.

What a fantastic place! I stayed here for three nights and I wish I could stay longer. The hotel is set around beautiful courtyards and the pool is very peaceful. The rooms inside (dining room, sitting rooms and a library) are full of fascinating objects and photographs showing the history of the palace. My room was lovely and had everything I needed and the staff were so helpful and kind. There is a lovely rooftop restaurant which has views across Jaipur and the amber fort - it was lovely to sit there in the evening and watch the sunset. It is also a great location and there are autos outside the gates which is really helpful. I highly recommend this hotel and I can’t wait to come back and stay again! Thank you!

Very Basic Service for the Price, Despite the Cultural Richness Branding Our stay at Hotel Bissau Palace was disappointing, especially considering the price and the way it is marketed under the banner of cultural heritage and richness. The rooms were spacious, but not well maintained — the floor had visible stains, and even the bedsheets were torn and worn out, as seen in the photos. Basic hygiene and upkeep were clearly lacking. The breakfast spread was also very limited for vegetarians. Apart from two fruits, milk, and toast, there was usually only one Indian item (idli or poha), and that too closed by 10 AM sharp. It felt like the menu was designed mainly for foreign guests. We had made special requests as we were celebrating a birthday, but none of them were acknowledged. The room given to us was substandard, and toiletries were not replenished the next day. On a positive note, the bed and blanket were comfortable. Another point to consider is the location — it’s not ideal for vegetarians, as the immediate area is dominated by non-veg eateries and shops selling fish and meat. Although it is in old Jaipur and relatively close to tourist attractions like Hawa Mahal and City Palace, the overall experience didn’t justify the price. Not recommended unless you get a very good deal

This is an amazing heritage property. We stayed here for 2 nights and were allotted the princess chamber. The staff was very hospitable and treated us like royalty. The food was amazing. The room was very well maintained. All the attractions like city palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal were closeby (within 2 km). The road immediately outside the Bissau palace was a little busy but we got transport immediately after stepping out. I enjoyed swim in the pool and got a tour of the property.. Honestly, me and my husband were tempted to spend more time at the property due to its old world charm.. we had to force ourselves to explore the city.. I would love to come back again. Thanks team

This is a character property with stand-out features, but also some important points to note for guests.||The highlights for us were the restaurant for dinner (great selection and service) and the on-site clothing/gift shop. We picked up some great clothes for our travels at a good price. The shop staff were so helpful, finding exactly what we needed.||We also recommend the lovely masala chai! We enjoyed this on the terrace and even spotted a kingfisher.||The main point which could improve is the bathroom - the shower is not adjustable, and there were some insects on the floor. Insects may be due to the wear and tear of the building we were housed in (the room on the lawn) - as there were some gaps to the outside around the heating unit and entry door. ||We really enjoyed our stay here and the staff were wonderful. So we would recommend this hotel, but be aware that some modern conveniences are not available. It was very good value for the price.

Had the pleasure to celebrate kite festival here and was staying here at the same time. It’s the best place to celebrate kite festival in Jaipur. I must say, there is nothing like it and also witnessing a sunset is just amazing from the rooftop. While I live overseas and grew up here , to the reader I want you to know, it’s rare to have this spacious place in main city Jaipur (bit of an oasis) and to have such and heritage location and to maintain it, hats off to the owners.

Beautiful historical place to stay with close proximity to significant sights. I stayed with my family for 5 nights and we really enjoyed the olden days charm. So many historical artefacts to see on the property. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant served delicious meals. Would stay here again.

Beautiful palace. The cheaper rooms do not have anything special, but good prize quality. The common areas (salon, dining room, entrance hall) are very beautiful. Just as one would imagine a maharaja palace. Good location. The personal helped us a lot with an issue with our bus.