THE FACTS ABOUT SAMODE HAVELI

India

A smaller scale Samode Palace with exquisitely decorated rooms containing original mosaics and a feeling that it is lived in and loved by the people whose ancestors built it. Exotic murals, ornately carved archways and period furniture all add to the hotel's elegance. ROOMS Doubles cost between £53-£68 a night CONTACT 00 91 141 632 370; fax: 00 91 141 631 397; email: reservation@samode.com WHO TO BOOK WITH It is often difficult to book rooms direct. A more reliable (and generally cheaper) solution is to book through a reputable agent. The following arrange tailor-made itineraries: Western & Oriental (020 7313 6600); Worldwide Journeys (020 7381 8638); Cox & Kings (020 7873 5000); Greaves Tours (020 7487 9111); Steppes East (01285 651 010)