Heritage Hotels: Live Life King Size
Old palaces where kings and queens led a luxurious life often resembling a fairy tale have been turned into heritage hotels. Here the guests are treated like yesteryears’ princes. Rajasthan abounds in such hotels. Some of the best heritage hotels are:
The City Palace, Udaipur
The palace, set amidst lush green garden and flower beds of all possible colours, seems to be out of some primordial era. Perched high above the desert capital Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, set amidst 26 acre of lush gardens. The golden hued monument made out of desert sandstone was designed by the famed Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester. Commissioned by H.H. Maharaja Umaid Singh, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, the palace was built in the 1930s. Over 3000 artisans worked for over 14 years to create this magnificent masterpiece in the Art Deco style.
The palace hotel boasts of around 100 rooms and suites and each room is appointed with the furniture originally created for the palace. Surpassing the splendour of the other guest rooms are the Maharaja and Maharani suites originally used the Maharaja Umaid Singh and his Queen.
Shiva Vilas, Jaipur
The Shiv Vilas Resort, just 15 km from the heart of the city is a palatial resort. Designed by Mr Moulenaux and landscaped by Ms Maria, both from Paris, it treats its guests and clientele with service at the switch of the button. The architecture of this grand resort is influenced by three historic monuments. The hand craved marble and sandstone fountains on the drive way, remind us of the timeless Taj Mahal, the front facade done with intricate carvings on pink sand stone is inspired by the City Palace, Jaipur and the interiors of the hotel are borrowed from the Maharajas’s quarters of Amber Fort.
The hotel offers 78 rooms including 16 suites. Both the suites and the rooms offer a beautiful blend of Indian royal traditions with modern comforts. Each suite is designed on different themes while the basic undertone of princely living is kept constant. The hotel serves international cuisines under separate banners such as the ‘Oriental Bay’ where the food comprises Thai, Chinese and Malay Cuisine. It has an Indian speciality restaurant, a poolside barbeque and a lobby bar as well.
Devi Garh palace, Udaipur
Devi Garh is a 45 minute scenic drive north of Udaipur. Once at the fort, the guests are awestruck by its ambience and impressive architecture with bleached frescoes, domes and glasswork. The palace was built in 1760 by the Rajrana Raghudev Singh II and abandoned in the early 1960’s.
Using traditional materials and motifs, contemporary designs, local raw material and white marble, the modern and contemporary Devi Garh today stands like any traditional dwelling revolving around five courtyards.
The spa provides a sauna, steam room and Ayurveda massages. The 39 suites are spread throughout the hotel floors and everything is carved out of white marbel – from beds, tables and chairs to the baths, floors, bookshelves and even vases. The spa offers Ayurvedic wellness therapies and comes equipped with a gymnasium, steam, sauna, Jacuzzi, beauty parlour and yoga sessions on the ramparts. The ‘Restro Bar’ offers an electric mix of cocktails, music, and candle-lit charm. It is also possible to order snacks by the pool.
Lake Palace, Udaipur
The exquisite Lake Palace is like a shimmering jewel on Lake Pichola. A palace floating in the centre of the calm waters is the main attraction of all. The elegant fantasy in white marble has the most unparalleled location, unique ambience, majestic infrastructure, and wonderful architecture. It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II over two-and-a-half-centuries ago. Now the Taj Lake Palace is the ultimate in luxury hotels, with courtyards, lily ponds, fountains, restaurants, swimming pool and the well furnished rooms that take once back to regal lifestyle of yester years’ royalty. Evident everywhere is an imprint of the royal past.
The Lake Palace boasts of 33 luxury rooms, 33 palace rooms and 17 suites besides one grand presidential suite, six royal suites including one royal spa suite and 10 grand royal suites. Every room and suite at the lake Palace embodies grandeur and opulence. Guests experience the magic of a bygone era in the classic vintage car which announces the arrival of royalty to the world. The Taj Spa is a must visit, it is housed in an embellished with heritage frescos evocative of the sensuous and romantic Rajasthani royal lifestyle. End the evening by a treat to your senses to the cultural show organised in the ‘Jhankar Courtyard’.
The Indian luxury train - Maharaja Express packages take its guests to the aforementioned Lake Palace Udaipur heritage Hotel. Offering ultimate luxury, extravagance and opulence, it turns to be a lifetime experience.
Old palaces where kings and queens led a luxurious life often resembling a fairy tale have been turned into heritage hotels. Here the guests are treated like yesteryears’ princes. Rajasthan abounds in such hotels. Some of the best heritage hotels are:
The City Palace, Udaipur
The palace, set amidst lush green garden and flower beds of all possible colours, seems to be out of some primordial era. Perched high above the desert capital Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, set amidst 26 acre of lush gardens. The golden hued monument made out of desert sandstone was designed by the famed Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester. Commissioned by H.H. Maharaja Umaid Singh, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, the palace was built in the 1930s. Over 3000 artisans worked for over 14 years to create this magnificent masterpiece in the Art Deco style.
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| The City Palace, Udaipur |
Shiva Vilas, Jaipur
The Shiv Vilas Resort, just 15 km from the heart of the city is a palatial resort. Designed by Mr Moulenaux and landscaped by Ms Maria, both from Paris, it treats its guests and clientele with service at the switch of the button. The architecture of this grand resort is influenced by three historic monuments. The hand craved marble and sandstone fountains on the drive way, remind us of the timeless Taj Mahal, the front facade done with intricate carvings on pink sand stone is inspired by the City Palace, Jaipur and the interiors of the hotel are borrowed from the Maharajas’s quarters of Amber Fort.
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| Shiva Vilas, Jaipur |
Devi Garh palace, Udaipur
Devi Garh is a 45 minute scenic drive north of Udaipur. Once at the fort, the guests are awestruck by its ambience and impressive architecture with bleached frescoes, domes and glasswork. The palace was built in 1760 by the Rajrana Raghudev Singh II and abandoned in the early 1960’s.
Using traditional materials and motifs, contemporary designs, local raw material and white marble, the modern and contemporary Devi Garh today stands like any traditional dwelling revolving around five courtyards.
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| Devi Garh Palace, Udaipur |
Lake Palace, Udaipur
The exquisite Lake Palace is like a shimmering jewel on Lake Pichola. A palace floating in the centre of the calm waters is the main attraction of all. The elegant fantasy in white marble has the most unparalleled location, unique ambience, majestic infrastructure, and wonderful architecture. It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II over two-and-a-half-centuries ago. Now the Taj Lake Palace is the ultimate in luxury hotels, with courtyards, lily ponds, fountains, restaurants, swimming pool and the well furnished rooms that take once back to regal lifestyle of yester years’ royalty. Evident everywhere is an imprint of the royal past.
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| Lake Palace, Udaipur |
The Indian luxury train - Maharaja Express packages take its guests to the aforementioned Lake Palace Udaipur heritage Hotel. Offering ultimate luxury, extravagance and opulence, it turns to be a lifetime experience.
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