Jaipur Hotels-Raj Mahal Palace

This small Palace hotel, set amidst 15 acres of lush green lawns, was built over 250 years ago by Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur for his favorite Queen – Maharani Chandra Kunwar Ranawatji. Rajmahal Palace has hosted celebrities like Queen Elizabeth II and Jacqueline Kennedy
India was portrayed as land populated with monsters, magicians and maharajas; its rulers were immeasurably powerful potentates enthroned in vast citadels surrounded by every conceivable luxury, but Indian courts were not accessible to the gaze of foreign observers and the royal continued to be mysterious and alluring. Indeed, this ‘exotic’ appeal of Indian palaces has proved to be long-lasting; it has survived the colonial experience and exists till today in the Royal residences as fortified citadels, complete with massive walls and defensive gateways, as well as armories, barracks and stables and all the culture and richness developed over centuries still lies here preserved in these palaces.

While there are many objective reasons to prefer The Raj Palace, there are others that can only be experienced never explained. The Raj Palace has 29 Rooms / Suites with 38 bedrooms overlooking towards Gardens, Chandani Chowk (Courtyard), and the pool.

Each suite / room is unique and each seems still to breathe the spirit of illustrious guests who once stayed here.

The Palace Suites are Speciality set up suites and offer the complete Royal apartment blocks within the Palace which include multiple bedrooms, Living rooms, Dining room, Private access to Home theatre, Gym Spa , Pool , Kitchen, Staff accommodation, Meeting rooms, Office , Library etc. they are actually own private Pavilions within The Palace.

The prestige suites were lived by the heads of the other royal Family guests , The crowned prince and the Maharani Sahiba. And other wives of Thakur Sahib - a bedroom where each guest would find recreated the comfort and elegance of finest level of Royal Luxury.

The historical suites were lived by the Royal Dignitaries of other Thikanas, other wives of Thakur Sahib and wife of Crowned prince and other senior members of The Royal Family these suites have best view with large area and are laid with finest Italian Marble the bathrooms have the latest in design and technology and are laid in finest Italian marble the original old Royal antique furniture is used in most of these suites they have a private museum with valuable collections of the Royal Family.

The heritage Rooms were used for entertainment of Thakur sahib. These rooms were used for recreation by the young prince, princesses and also used sometimes by the Female Members of the Royal Dignitaries of other Thikanas. -Each suites has its own soul, its own individual harmony a marriage of the finest material, rare woods, silk, brocades, furniture and artefacts created by masters craftsman. The royal guests and the junior members of the royal family used these rooms.

The Superior royal rooms true to the spirit of the Raj Palace, each room offers a harmonious blend of modern convenience and ethnic Royal Charm. Double or twin all are generously proportioned.

In the very heart of Jaipur, you too will discover the serenity and relaxation of a world where elegance is first and foremost.The rooms are equipped with most modern facilities required by the discerning modern traveller.

DINING
Restaurant and Bars
Swapna Mahal Multi cuisine Restaurant

Formal receptions remained the focal activity of courtly life during the British period. Hence the Thakur Sahib made The Swapna Mahal imitating the great houses of the British and French nobility, this hall is completely fitted out with European furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, curtains and a crockery collections. The Swapna Mahal means the palace of Dreams. The double height celing has breathtaking majestic crystal chandeliers and panels of silk curtains will take you to the dream world. Built with several beautiful arches, silver Jharokas and colored glasses, the Swapna Mahal is the multi cuisine restaurant of The Raj Palace. The setting of dining hall conjures up images of its fantastic past and every meal is tribute to royalty. Every chair and table of the restaurant is so elegantly designed which will give you the feeling of the princely state and Maharaja’s.

The Mughals have invaded again, but this time it’s royal chefs who have been invited all the way from Lucknow especially to pamper the taste buds of the royals, Imported wines and champagnes were served to the nobles and rich on formal occasions. Our Kebab Shop is now a perfect choice for the one who is looking for a variety of Vegetarian and non vegetarian Mughlai delicacies ranging from Kebabs to Biryani's, prepared to perfection by our chefs. Kebab Shop is open for dinner.

Thakur Sahib use to meet his officials for the small meetings and coffee breaks in the royal lounge. The Royal Lounge is fitted with Royal furniture, mirrors and Celebrity museum, it has beautiful arches, decorated in tones of pink, green and gold, the floor is embellished with Italian marble. The Royal Lounge exudes an elegant Royal ambience and it offers an impeccable service with great attention to detail. The afternoon conservatory tea of the Royal Lounge is served with a variety of lip smacking cakes, cookies, sandwiches complimented by the fine selection of Signature French press coffees and freshly infused teas.

Royal in the 19th and 20th centuries gave particular emphasis to the pursuit of pleasure and comfort. Palaces created special pavilions for European visitors these were none other than pleasure pavilions, designed purposely for recreation and pleasure, with facilities for sports and games, including Hunting Bars
Shikarbadi as this pavilion was popularly known, is adorned with rare artifacts, Trophies, Memorabilia’s and leather upholstered furniture from the west, it creates a dramatic old world charm. To demonstrate regal command over the elements of water and earth the Royals were fond of Hunting tigers and wild animals as a symbol of being most powerful. This bar has a relaxed charm and was used by Thakur sahib with his close friends to get together, The great hunting plans and experiences were discussed here finest Wines made in the Palace own distillery were served along with Bar be que preparations of the game meats during these Durbars .Today In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the Shikarbadi offers its guests a taste of royal living - a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of the kings The magic spun by such an ambience blended with the choicest wines, spirits and liquors can only be experienced, not explained as the best of Royalty and dignitaries over the centuries have been served here.

In the 18th Century, the Thakur Sahib has got the first Gramophone (popularly known as CHURI WALA BAAZA), the public from the all the connecting villages and Thikanas came to the haveli to see that Baaza and it was a grand occasion in the evening, later the Churi wala Baaza was converted into the Radio and then the television. Manoranjan, the hi tech digital potential place for the canvas moving pictures and their perfect melodrama. The cozy home theatre entertains with a big collection of Hollywood and Bollywood movies with subtitles in various European languages. The theatre has a big space for luxury push back chairs with fold write pads. It is designed with Acoustics innovations and has state of art technology and latest 2000 Lumen LCD Projector.

In olden times the royals used to go on Royal Baggi driven by four white horses for the entertainment or to the lakes during summers. We have continued the same tradition where we give Royal Baggi Safari to our guest from the hotel to the beautiful JAL MAHAL (Mansagar Lake) where they can relax for some time and can take pictures of the palace that is situated inside the Mansagar Lake.

The Raj Palace is the first mansion in Jaipur built in 1728. It is the first fully restored & centrally Air conditioned Heritage Hotel in India with all modern amenities amidst old world charm. Marriage is a singular moment in the history of a person, marking a new beginning for years. Millions of people in different lands celebrate this in extraordinary ways; Selecting floral arrangements, creating atmosphere through music, preparing a celebratory meal and most importantly, choosing the perfect venue. Discover our facilities, wedding packages, ceremonies and our essential luxuries guaranteed to enhance your celebration......Come Have a Royal Indian Wedding at Raj Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan!

To welcome the guests there is a big group of folk performers that includes a group of men each playing different folk musical instrument of Rajasthan in alternate Jharokas of the front façade of the palace and also on the roof of the left and the right side of corridors. They play their instruments to the same song and synchronize their music. On this music there is a group of Rajasthan folk dancer women, all wearing different colorful costumes and are positioned in the alternate Jharokas of the front palace façade and their main performer performs at the Central Chaupar.

Royal Gala Lunch is the special theme Lunch of The Raj Palace where the guests are accorded with a Royal Welcome.
The guests then enter the main palace to reach the red platform from where they view the magnificent façade of the palace. The guests assemble here to be further individually escorted under the royal umbrella along with dancing ladies and musicians to their seating venues where they are served with special welcome drink in one of the gardens of the palace.
The Lunch is preceded with a folk dance program during which the best of artists who have performed internationally display their art and skills. The guests are served snacks during the folk entertainment program.

Royal Gala Dinner is the special theme Dinner of The Raj Palace where the guest is accorded with a very special Royal Welcome. In Welcome event the guest are received at the hotel gate with saluting Elephant, from here they escorted to the reception gate where a camel and horse are standing in their honor and loud drum and trumpet are played to announce their arrival with dancing Bhopa. The guests are further honored by applying Tikka (A special maroon color round mark applied with a finger in the center of forehead it is the biggest symbol of honor in Hindu custom), A Jhilmil aarti is performed ( a pyramid of small lit oil lamps is shown. As per the ancient Indian Vedas fire is a mark of time as the image due to light stays forever and the guests are garlanded with fresh flowers garland

Royal Private Dining is the special theme Dinner of The Raj Palace where the guest are accorded with a royal welcome.
In Welcome event the guest are received at the hotel gate by applying Tikka (A special maroon color round mark applied with a finger in the center of forehead it is the biggest symbol of honor in Hindu custom), A Jhilmil Aarti is performed. As per the ancient Indian Vedas fire is a mark of time as the image due to light stays forever and the guests are garlanded with fresh flowers garland

DINING Restaurant and Bars Swapna Mahal Multi cuisine Restaurant

DINING
Restaurant and Bars
Swapna Mahal Multi cuisine Restaurant