Maharaja of Jaipur Ram Sing II converted existing pavilions into a hunting lodge in the mid 19th century and, soon after succeeding as maharaja, the athletic Madho Singh II commissioned Sir Swinton Jacob to adapt the lodge into a sports complex .This later became the principal residence of Madho Singh's adopted son, Man Singh II, who ruled Jaipur State from Rambagh Palace. When the rank of maharaja was abolished in India in 1949 AD, Man Singh, known to his intimates as Jai and his wife Gayatri Devi moved to the smaller Raj Mahal, a palace where they resided until Man Singh was appointed India's ambassador to Spain. He was an enthusiastic polo player and regularly practised on his father's ground. This polo ground still survives adjacent to the Rambagh Palace Hotel and where matches take place every March. In a match at Cirencester, England, in 1970, Jai, aged 54, fell from his horse and was killed. The hotel's Polo Bar commemorates his great passion for the sport. From the polo ground can be seen the Moti Doongri castle to which the royal treasury was transferred from Nahargarh Fort.
Rambagh Palace hotel is spread over an area of 47 acres and has 79 rooms. All of these rooms are accoutered with medieval era royal furniture and fixtures. It’s a place to indulge in luxury and revel in royal ambience and hospitality. If possible, try to have a peek at the Rambagh Palace Hotel's Princess Suite, one of the loveliest hotel rooms in India. Rambagh Palace hotel is rated by travel magazines as the best premium heritage hotel in the world. Elegant environs, excellent location, ‘polo bar’, boutique library & book shop etc are some of the not-to-be-missed attractions. The hotel remains high in demand throughout the year. Bygone era luxurious residence of royal family of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace is marked by princely opulence & elegance. Therefore, it is suggested that an interested tourist should book room well in advance.