Radisson Jaipur City Center

The Radisson is housed in a simple, contemporary multistory building with light exterior walls. Interiors are equally simple and functional, with light-gray furniture and marble floors, while the adjacent Lounge Bar features dark-wood flooring and a few pops of periwinkle on accent walls. The restaurants each have their own decor scheme, for example, Kasbah features lots of bright hues and Moroccan accents, while Dragon has a predominantly red, Chinese-inspired decor scheme, with dark lacquer accents and gold bamboo motifs. Overall it's a tasteful and pulled-together Radisson outpost, though it does lack the historical charm or ornate flourishes that can be spotted in other Jaipur hotels. But it does reflect its clientele, which includes plenty of business travelers along with some tourists, both from India and abroad. 

What the Radisson lacks in character, it makes up for with convenience. It's just up the road from the Jaipur Railway Station (about a seven-minute walk away) and provides easy access to the numerous shops and restaurants on M.I. Road. It's about a five-minute drive to the historic Pink City, while getting to the main Gangori Bazaar and its surrounding historic attractions, including the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal, and the Jantar Mantar takes about 10 minutes by car. It takes roughly the same amount of time to reach both the Albert Hall Museum and the Birla Mandir by car, both of which are south of the Pink City. The airport is a 20-minute drive away from the hotel, traffic permitting. Factor in about 25 minutes driving time for Amber and its famous namesake fort. 

Guests booking a room at the Radisson can choose between three categories, which vary in amenities and size. Entry-level Superior Rooms measure 312 square feet (29 square meters) and come with flat-screen TVs (with DVD players on request) along with safes, coffee- and tea-making facilities, minibars, and free bottled water, plus one king bed or two doubles. Business Class Rooms are the same size, but all have king beds and extra perks such as scales, windows between bedrooms and bathrooms, and slippers and bathrobes. Radisson Suites bump up the square footage to 635 square feet (59 square meters) and have separate living areas and powder rooms and can be connected to Superior Rooms for large groups and families requiring more space. Decor is consistent across room categories, with dark-wood floors and contemporary dark-wood furniture -- including desks -- complemented by pops of teal and aquamarine in upholstery and bedding. Bathrooms come with large vanities with chocolate-brown marble and a mix of marble and mini-tile walls; those in Executive Suites have separate walk-in showers and soaking tubs. Note that Wi-Fi is included in room rates (throughout the hotel) and accessible rooms with grab bars by the tubs are available.

The Radisson offers plenty of on-site amenities aiming to please all their guests, both business travelers and tourists alike. Wellness features include an on-site spa, Revive, and while its decor is rather simple, the spa menu is extensive offering facials, hair and beauty treatments, massages, and a whirlpool bath tub. Next to the spa, the fitness center offers a good range of cardio and weight-training equipment, including both free weights and weight machines. There's also a small rooftop pool with a few padded lounge chairs and lots of tables topped with umbrellas plus decent city views.Dining options are robust here, too, with four restaurants, two bars, a night club, a confectionary shop, and 24-hour room service. Breakfast is included in room rates and served at the buffet restaurant, Mosaic, which also has some a la carte options. For lunch and dinner, Dragon House offers Chinese fare (albeit altered for Indian tastebuds and dietary preferences -- you'll find lots of vegetarian options on the menu, for example). The Great Kebab Factory is another hit (there are branches of this popular chain restaurant across Radissons in India) and offers all sorts of meat and imitation meat kebab dishes at dinnertime. Kasbah and the Lounge Bar both sell wine, beer, and spirits (and Kasbah offers hookahs and some great Mediterranean fare). Duplay Night Club is popular with locals and guest alike with a good drinks menu.Six event spaces are on hand for those hosting their own get-togethers, the largest of which is a sprawling ballroom that can be divided into two smaller rooms. Other services include around the clock valet parking and concierge services. Wi-Fi throughout the property is free.