Amber Fort Rd, opposite Jal Mahal, Jaipur, India | (618) 248-8274
Lovely location overlooking Mansagar Lake near Amber Fort
Elegant, streamlined rooms with dark-green marble flooring; some with lake views
Lovely courtyard pool with lounge chairs and lots of sunlight
Three dining outlets -- one with a buffet breakfast -- plus 24-hour room service
Family friendly with babysitting services, kids' club, and playground
Three meeting/event spaces plus business center
Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi throughout
Removed from city center, and not much within walking distance
Smoking allowed in some rooms (a pro for some)
This upscale hotel is located on the banks of Mansagar Lake, on the road that leads between tourist-friendly Jaipur and the former capital of Rajasthan, Amber. The 134 rooms here share a streamlined decor theme, with dark-green marble flooring, and some have balconies and/or lake views, but the presence of smoking rooms may put some travelers off. Facilities include a courtyard pool that gets lots of sunlight plus two restaurants, a bar, a modern fitness center, and meeting space for up to 120 guests. It's also a good option for families thanks to babysitting services, a playground, and a kids' club. The location outside of town is more picturesque than convenient. For something more central, consider the heritage Jai Mahal Palace instead.
Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.
Scene
Modern Rajasthani-style hotel with large grounds but intimate feel
This upscale hotel is housed in a contemporary beige building fashioned in the traditional Rajasthani style, complete with enclosed jharoka-style balconies and a towering turret.The grounds are expansive, with lots of grassy space and a good number of footpaths flanked with tropical trees and shrubbery. Inside there's a cozy lobby with soft recessed lighting and dark-green marble floors, a stylistic motif found throughout the hotel, including in the rooms and other common areas. Restaurants are situated around the centerpiece courtyard swimming pool, but it's not an overly lively hotel and despite having over 100 rooms, it feels pretty intimate. Business travelers and tourists alike stay here, and the hotel attracts plenty of families owing to its kids' club and playground.
Location
On the road to Amber, overlooking Mansagar Lake and about a 20-minute drive to the historic Pink City
The Trident is located next to Mansagar Lake, a lovely body of water with the iconic Jal Mahal (water palace) at its center. The hotel is located on the road between Jaipur and the former capital of Rajasthan, Amber. Amber Fort is a seven-minute drive away. Factor in about 20 minutes by car to get to the historic Pink City, with attractions such as the City Palace and the Hawa Mahal, and a few minutes further to reach the Jaipur Railway Station. Jaipur Airport is about 40 minutes away without traffic.
Rooms
Elegant rooms and suites with streamlined decor; some with lovely lake views
The Trident offers three types of lodging: Deluxe Garden View Rooms, Deluxe Lake View Rooms (distinguished from their entry-level counterparts by their fantastic views out over Mansagar Lake) and Suites with separate bedrooms, plus a living room with a balcony. Decor is more or less identical across categories, right down to the abstract watercolor art prints that hang above the beds. All have dark-green marble floors, blue-and-pale yellow patterned trims and rugs, and heavy blue blackout curtains paired with medium-hued wood furniture. Standard features include iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, minibars, and individually controlled air-conditioning. All rooms also have dual-voltage outlets, a real blessing for North American travelers. Bathrooms feature more dark-green marble both in the walk-in showers and on the countertops. Smoking rooms are available.
Features
Lovely courtyard pool with lots of sunlight, a spa, three bars and restaurants, and plenty for families and business travelers
Trident has great features for those looking for a low-key and relaxing stay. These include a large outdoor courtyard pool surrounded by (optionally) shaded lounge chairs and the area gets plenty of sunlight. The spa is equally fantastic, with a mix of Ayurvedic and Western massages, wraps, and scrubs. The fitness center offers a good selection of LifeFitness weight-training and cardio equipment. Dining options include 24-hour room service, plus a main restaurant -- Jal Mahal 00 -- which serves a huge breakfast buffet every morning (for a fee) along with Indian and international food a la carte throughout the day and well into the evening. For something a bit more refined, Verandah serves fresh seafood and meats along with Italian vegetarian food at dinner time in a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the pool. Right next to Verandah is the hotel bar -- Mansagar -- which serves wines and spirits along with some light food items.Other hotel facilities include three event spaces (two of which can be combined to seat up to 120 people theater-style) as well as a business center, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, and laundry services. Babysitting (for a fee) is available for families and there's a kids' club, a game room with billiards, and a colorful outdoor playground with a slide. Parking is free.
