Just had only a marvellous dinner with a group of tourist, spending their time onboard a well appointed train. The reception by this hotel with elefants and horses was beautifull. The hotel is a typical Taj Hotel building, just like in Mumbai. We only spend here a few hours, but what I have seen was very good, also the rooms we spotted for a few moments. Beautifull gardens, big walking areas with marmer, inside garden with water amendments.

This hotel truly makes you feel like royalty. Everything was perfect. The staff was very, very, very, attentive and helpful. The breakfast buffet had interesting exotic fruits that I must find here. The rooms were well appointed to the level of being palatial. Even late at night the grounds were peaceful and lit in such a way that I almost felt I was in a fairytale. This place is a "must return to hotel" in my book!

I didn't stay at the rambagh palace, but did manage to spend a few hours at the hotel one evening having drinks and dinner. From my brief time there, I have the following comments:

1. The hotel appears to provide a true 5 star experience

2. The hotel itself, the rooms, the grounds, etc. are all immaculate and well maintained.

3. The service is amazing. I couldn't believe it when the cleaning staff bowed everytime I walked by!

4. The hotel is not cheap. A meal there will cost you about 5-10X more than you will pay anywhere else. But the ambience DEFINITELY makes it worthwhile!

5. There is an astrologer who provides palm reading, etc. right by the hotel restaurant. He is very reasonably priced considering the hotel surroundings (only Rs. 300... I even tipped him b/c it was such a good rate considering the con artists who proclaim to do the same thing in the main city area). He has 30 years experience and spends a considerable amount of time telling you what you want to know. My friend tried one of the astrologers who was listed in the lonely planet, and he was a complete rip off compared to the man at the Rambagh.

Even if you can't afford to stay at this place, I would definintely recommended going for a meal or a drink.

This is a fabulous hotel in all respects. The grounds of the hotel are magnificent, as are the interior public spaces. Our room was gorgeous -- incredibly comfortable beds, fine linens, beautiful bathroom. The service is outstanding -- gracious, attentive, and friendly. The main dining room -- Suvarna Mahal -- is one of the most beautiful rooms in which we have ever dined; the food and service were a match for the magnificence of the room. The hotel is admittedly expensive, but one can't reasonably expect to stay at a place like this for the price of a Holiday Inn.

The bottom line -- In our travels, we have stayed at some marvelous hotels, and this is one of the finest hotels we have stayed at anywhere in the world. If you don't like this hotel, then nothing is going to please you.