Introduction

The post Independence era saw the downfall of many a royal family who had to submit there estates to the Government for an annual pension. This pension often turned out to be meager considering the lavish lifestyle these families had come to get used to over all those years. Besides, they had their huge ancestral mansions that needed a mending here and a patchwork there all the year round. At this juncture many of these families turned their spare havelis, or the uninhabited portions of their regal houses to hotels. While the more prominent families got into a contract with larger hotel groups, the smaller families, and consequently the smaller house owners, got into the business themselves.

They turned a part of their residence into a hotel and took charge of the hotel themselves. This phenomenon saw the birth of a large number of homestays in jaipur which have now turned out quite popular among tourists who intend to spend a night or two in the city in a homely or a traditionally Rajasthani ambience.

The Homestays in Jaipur

Megh Niwas - located at Banipark, at the heart of Jaipur, this family owned heritage hotel is popular among business and leisure travelers alike.

Dera Rawatsar - a hotel run by the House of Rawatsar who trace their lineage from the Kandhlot Rathore clan of Rajputs, Rawatsar was an estate (Jagir) of the erstwhile state of Bikaner and at present a heritage hotel of repute.

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General's Retreat - built by the Late General K Umarao Singh, The General's Retreat was to serve as his post retirement sanctuary. Designed by a French architect and sprawling over lush lawns, The General's Retreat is a perfect blend of the old and the new right at the heart of the Jaipur City.

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Vaasanti Niwas - located at a posh residential area in Jaipur, this hotel offers all modern amenities to its guests in a homely ambience.

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Shree Niwas - the residence of Justice Ranawat, this petite hotel is well known for the personal touch that goes into all its services.

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Loharu House - owned by the Nawabzada and Begum Aimaduddin Ahmad Khan of Loharu, this hotel offers the regal experience at its best.

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Sneh Deep - run by a family of teachers, this guest house has 8 cozy rooms for their guests. It is located on the western fringe of the walled city.

Jas Vilas Hotel - established by Mahendra & Rajyashree Singh who renovated and turned part of their ancestral home into this marvelous quiet retreat, welcome their guests at the gate themselves.

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