Hotel Bissau Palace

Hotels
8.5 (1368 reviews)
Outside Chand Pole Gate , Jaipur , IN

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic architecture and period charm
Very friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful, well‑furnished rooms
Gardens and shaded parking
Good breakfast options (in several reviews)
Central location in the Old City
Cons:
Pool closed, empty, leaking or unclean in multiple reports
Maintenance and cleanliness issues in common areas and bathrooms
Wi‑Fi not functioning for at least one guest
Noisy/crowded or less pleasant surrounding area
Some meals/breakfast described as scarce or substandard

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple reviews call out poor maintenance and cleanliness (dirty AC filters, unclean/empty or closed pool, general need for upkeep in common areas and bathrooms).
Service
9.6
Repeated praise for staff: very friendly, cooperative, helpful reception and servers; several guests highlight welcoming, professional service.
Location
7.6
Centrally located in the old city (convenient) but noted as noisy, crowded and in one review 'desagradable' — mixed but generally acceptable for the historic setting.
Room Quality
9.6
Many guests praise beautiful, well-furnished traditional rooms and spacious bedrooms; some mention bathrooms needing renovation but overall rooms are highly appreciated.
Amenities
7.4
Amenities are mixed: pool (key selling point) suffers from closures, leaks or cleanliness issues; Wi‑Fi failure reported; parking and gardens noted positively.
Value for Money
8.8
Several comments mention reasonable food prices and good overall historic value; some items (beer, certain meals) seen as a little overpriced or underwhelming.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast and food receive generally positive mentions (good spreads, great food) but isolated negatives about scarce breakfast, a poor sandwich or evening meals being merely OK.
Overall Experience
10
Strong overall sentiment: guests value the historic charm, architecture and welcoming staff enough that many recommend returning despite maintenance/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:27

Property Description

Charming Heritage Hotel in Jaipur

Outdoor Swimming Pool: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool at Hotel Bissau Palace, surrounded by orange and gooseberry plantations.

Cultural Proximity: Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Jaipur with City Palace and Hawa Mahal just a short walk away from the hotel.

Dining Variety: Indulge in a culinary journey at Sheesh Mahal for authentic Indian cuisine, Bhuwaneshwari for a mix of Indian and Continental dishes, or relax at the poolside coffee shop.

Experience the essence of Jaipur at Hotel Bissau Palace. Book your stay now for a memorable heritage getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JAI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1368 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.6
Location: 7.6
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • au
8
As a single traveler I felt taken care of , the restaurant was available for food and beer only
Pros:

Located just outside the pink city walls it offered a peaceful atmosphere after the chaos of the streets. The uniqueness of the property is also evident in the historical architecture and walls inside

Cons:

N/a

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Yulia • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Staying here feels more like being a guest in a beautiful old aristocratic home than in a hotel. The historic building, with its antique furniture and spacious rooms, has a lot of charm. Despite some signs of age and wear, it offers good modern comfort: comfortable beds, air conditioning, an elevator and a swimming pool.

Cons:

Breakfast could be improved with a little more variety and freshly brewed coffee instead of just instant coffee.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

What a beautiful property! It’s like a work of art and museum rolled into one. The breakfast was fantastic, and the staff were lovely - particularly Manan, and the folks running the breakfast. Highly recommend!

Cons:

The property itself feels very safe and secluded, but the street just outside did not feel safe, particularly for a female solo traveler

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Vighnesh • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

This was probably the best property at this price range that I've stayed in Jaipur. Simply fantastic! Heritage looking rooms, a lot of common areas to relax/ read a book, really supportive staff and a fantastic kitchen serving home cooked meals. The royal family hosts are exceptionally nice and gracious hosts.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Quint • couple • gb
10
A beautiful hotel full of character, charm and exceptional hospitality!
Pros:

Really goodA beautiful hotel full of character, charm and exceptional hospitality!

My son and I absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Bissau Palace. Perfectly situated for exploring Jaipur, the hotel is a beautiful old building with a wonderful sense of faded grandeur, reminiscent of the British Raj. It has bags of character and feels like stepping back in time.

Our room was fantastic — enormous, comfortable and beautifully furnished, with two beds, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and even a lovely divan where we could sit and relax.

The swimming pool was another highlight, a peaceful, secluded oasis away from the noise and bustle of Jaipur's busy streets.

The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived and couldn't have been more helpful throughout our stay. They even organised all our laundry for just ₹2,100, which we thought was an absolute bargain!

The food was excellent, too.

A particular shout-out to Pawan, one of the waiters, who was wonderfully attentive and introduced us to some delicious traditional Rajasthani dishes.

And a special thank you to Vanshika, who led us through an early-morning rooftop yoga session as the sun rose over Jaipur. What a fantastic way to start the day!

Hotel Bissau Palace combines history, atmosphere, comfort and genuinely lovely hospitality. It isn't a modern, soulless luxury hotel — and that's precisely what makes it so special.

We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Jaipur. A real gem!

Cons:

It was all great. No complaints at all. Everything was superb. What more can I say?

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • de
8
Historic place with lovely staff!
Pros:

What a beautiful and historic place! It felt like we are staying in a museum for a few nights. Absolutely beautiful building and interior! Nice pool, great breakfast, absolutely stunning garden, that is taken care of well. Lovely staff and also good location to reach many sights.

Cons:

It feels like the place is not fully taken care of in many smaller details. But if you keep doing that for a long time, things add up and leave the impression that the owner doesn‘t care about it too much anymore - which is sad for a place like this (e.g. restoring the paintings on the wall, taking care of the rooftop terrace which is not used anymore, etc.)

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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olivia • solo_traveller • it
10
Meraviglioso Hotel!!!
Pros:

Antica e stupenda! Sembra un film! Meravigliosa

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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louise • couple • gb
10
A hotel to make you happy in the beautiful ancient surroundings, excellent food and staff prepared to go the extra mile
Pros:

Very beautiful and historical. Wonderful staff, like a family

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Kaur • couple • in
1
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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budathoki • couple • gb
3
Not worth the price and the amenities were awful
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Room was not clean, duvet stink, toilet didn’t flush properly, shower was awful with no hot water and even towels was not clean

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • de
9
Etwas Besonderes- schöner alter Palast
Pros:

Schöner alter Palast, sogar mit Pfauen, tolle Aussicht vom Dach, guter Service und gutes Essen. Schöne Zimmer mit passenden Möbel. Echt empfehlenswert. Ist etwas besonderes!

Cons:

Tauben im Aufzugschacht führt zu viel Taubenkot. Generell zu viele Tauben.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • gb
9
A lovely building in a great location, friendly staff, nice room, added bonus of swimming pool
Pros:

Excellent location - an oasis in the centre of the town - a lovely historic building, nice room, friendly and efficient staff

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • nl
9
Prachtig hotel
Pros:

Het ziet er fantastisch uit. Een plek met grandeur. En het eten is heel erg goed

Cons:

In de beschrijving staat dat er dagelijkse schoonmaak is maar niet van de kamer. Tussendoor komen ze niet het bed opmaken etc. Dat is op zich geen punt maar zet het dan niet in de beschrijving. Hetzelfde met de bagage opslag. Er staat dat die er is maar die is er niet. Je kunt je koffer in de openbare ruimte naast de receptie zetten maar dat noem ik geen bagage opslag.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • au
8
Great atmosphere and history. Friendly staff
Pros:

We loved the beautiful heritage building. The view from rooftop terrace was great to enjoy while having a cold drink.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
Pros:

An oasis of calm in hectic Jaipur!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Minatchy • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Minatchy • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Minatchy • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • us
10
An oasis in the chaos of Jaipur.
Pros:

It is an oasis in the chaos of India. The property is relaxing, quiet, and safe.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee