Heritage Hotels In Jaipur - “the City Of Victory”

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Jaipur, the royal capital of the state of kings ‘Rajasthan’, boasts rich cultural history and houses several renowned historic monuments. When you are here, you will hear several tales of the Rajput and Rana rulers known for their valour and deeds of heroism. Visit the forts and age old palaces to get the feel of regal splendour in the architecture and don’t be surprised if sounds of tingling swords fill your mind! Apart from the places of interest, great food, and shopping hubs, there is a lot more you can here. If you wish to experience it all, carry along a Jaipur map to give you detailed information about every road and place in the city. After visiting the capital city of Delhi, tourists can also travel from Agra to Jaipur on train or via road.

Raj Palace

Rightly among the world’s leading heritage hotels, the Raj Palace truly exemplifies royal grandeur and testifies the skills of the craftsmen during the Rajput era. The hotel is ...
... 12 km from the Sanganer Airport, and 6 km from the railway station. Renovated to regain its original architectural charm, you will find depictions of the Rajasthani art, mirror and hand paint works, frescoes, and stone carvings in all the buildings of the hotel complex. While it retains its age old charm, it still has all the modern amenities to make your stay comfortable.

With a total of 29 rooms/suites, the accommodation categories here are Heritage Room, Historical Suite, Prestige Suite, Durbar Mahal, Jhanki Mahal, Maharajahs Pavillion, and Shahi Mahal. You cannot miss the antique crockery museum boasting a rich collection of the crockery used by the royal families. Swapna Mahal is the multi-cuisine restaurant here. You have some other wine and dine options of Kebab Shop (barbeque restaurant), Cafe Coffee Beans (coffee shop), and Shikarbadi (bar). The amenities you can enjoy during the course of your stay are

● Centralised Air Conditioning
● Swimming pool
● Mini gym
● Ayurveda massage & Spa
● Sauna
● Home Theatre
● Shopping arcade
● Jacuzzi
● Cultural events & folk dances
● Banquet
● Business Centre
● Jogging track
● Sightseeing packages
● Elephant & camel safari

Umaid Bhawan

Jaipur tourism enthusiasts will enjoy the experience of traditional Rajputana hospitality at this modern heritage hotel, Umaid Bhawan. Located 13 km from the Sanganer Airport and 1 km from the railway station, this budget heritage hotel offers a cosy and quiet retreat to travellers. Accommodations are beautifully designed to depict the true architectural style of Rajasthan. The focal points of Umaid Bhavan are eye appealing courtyards, balconies with lovely carvings, beautiful and well kept garden, and rooms featuring modern comforts and antique furniture to evoke the age old charm. Umaid bhavan is close to several places of interest like the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall, and Birla Planetarium.

There are 25 rooms in the hotel categorised as Deluxe Rooms, Royal Deluxe Rooms, and Royal Suites. The rooftop restaurant here serves delectable Rajasthani cuisine, one of the best you can savour in Jaipur. Some of the facilities offered here are

● Airport pick/drop
● Private balconies in rooms
● Business centre
● Internet Wi-Fi
● Car rental and ticketing
● Desert safari
● Nature walk
● Doctor on call
● Money Exchange
● Outdoor and Indoor games
● Banquet Hall
● Cultural events, folk dance and puppet show