The Leela Palace Jaipur
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a five-star resort-style stay with highly praised staff and do not mind driving into Jaipur for sightseeing. If you plan to explore the old city on foot every day, a central hotel will suit you better.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is for travellers who want the hotel itself to be part of the trip. The score is 9.2/10 from 847 reviews, and guests repeatedly mention warm, proactive staff and a traditional welcome. The property lists a spa, pool, gym, garden, terrace and family rooms.
Skip it if you want to step out of the door and into the bazaars. Guests call the setting peaceful but note it is a long way from the city centre. Every major sight in our data is a drive away.
Location and getting around
The address is Jaipur-Delhi Highway, NH11, Kukas, in the Amer area. The location score is 8.8, but that reflects the setting more than convenience for sightseeing.
Amber Fort is 8.6 km away, around 108 minutes on foot. Jal Mahal is 11.9 km, about 149 minutes, and Hawa Mahal is 15.7 km, about 196 minutes. All three are far, so you will need a taxi or other transport for every outing. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Factor transfer time and cost into your daily plans.
What guests say
Staff earn the most praise: warm, attentive and professional, with service that anticipates what guests need. Breakfast comes next, an extensive buffet with Indian and international options and live music.
The one consistent complaint is distance. The same calm that guests enjoy comes with a long ride to the centre. Nobody in our data complains about the hotel itself, but this trade-off is real.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Our reference check for 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults and one room, showed about €306.01 per night. The sample median was €212.78. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
The gap with our other Jaipur picks is large. Hotel Pearl Palace Jaipur (Budget, 3 stars, 8.5/10) was about €22.74 a night, and Hotel Arya Niwas (Best Value, 3 stars, 8.8/10) about €49.88. At the Leela you pay roughly six times the Best Value price for five stars, a fuller list of facilities and a higher score of 9.2. Add taxi costs into the city.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible properties in Jaipur. The Leela Palace holds a joint second place on review score among them. Our Luxury slot goes first to hotels with an official five-star rating, and this one combines that with a 9.2 from 847 reviews.
It is the strongest choice for a high-end stay. It is not the most convenient base, and we would rather say so here than have you find out on day one.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, cancellation terms and breakfast inclusion have not been assessed. The breakfast listed covers continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, American, buffet and to go. Confirm it is in your rate.
Free parking is listed, which helps if you hire a car and driver. The spa, pool and gym are listed too, but opening times and fees are not confirmed. Ask the hotel about transfers to the old city before you arrive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is The Leela Palace Jaipur from the city centre?
Guests describe it as a significant distance from the centre. Hawa Mahal is 15.7 km away, so plan on a taxi or car for each trip.
Can I walk to Amber Fort from the hotel?
Not realistically. Amber Fort is 8.6 km away, around 108 minutes on foot, so take a taxi or other transport.
Is it worth the price?
If you want five-star service and facilities, the 9.2 score supports it. If you mainly want to sightsee, Hotel Arya Niwas cost about €50 a night in our reference check and is much closer to the old city.
Is breakfast included?
A broad buffet breakfast is listed and guests praise it. Whether it is part of your rate is not confirmed, so check the booking terms.
Does the hotel have parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates with the hotel.