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The HRH
Group's imperial flagship property sets the
standard for heritage hotels …
Location
The heritage city of Udaipur, in Rajasthan
is known the world over for its majestic
palaces and shimmering lakes. Located on the
shores of a picturesque lake, the majestic
Shiv Niwas Palace stands on a hill on the
banks of lake Pichola, surrounded by
crenulated walls. The City Palace was
founded in 1567 (now The City Palace
Museum). It forms a single façade atop a
promontory that looks out over the lake on
one side and the city of Udaipur on the
other.
Accommodation
Seventeen individually decorated suites look
out onto an extensive panoramic scenery and
carry original furniture and portraits that
have been with the Royal Family for
generations. The Palace also offers nineteen
perfectly appointed palace rooms.
At Shiv Niwas Palace, the terrace suites
have been completely renovated adding new
fixtures and furnishings as well as flat
screen TVs in the rooms creating a light and
airy ambience. Royal and Imperial Suites
have also been recently renovated with new
upholstery and flooring.
Fine dining
Shiv Niwas Palace offers a wide variety of
cuisine in its exclusive restaurant. The
Paantya restaurant is decorated with
original miniature paintings with gold
latticework, and chandeliers that date back
to an earlier era. It offers Continental,
Mughlai and authentic Rajasthani Cuisine. A
variety of snacks, Continental and Indian
cuisine are served at the poolside
restaurant for lunch, which under the moon
and stars is transformed into a magical
setting for dinner. Indian Classical music
is played on the Sitar, Tabla and Flute
during the evening.The Panera Bar with its
authentic décor of mirror inlay work and
dazzling chandeliers offers a wide selection
of snacks and drinks.
Other Facilities
The Hotel offers numerous venues with
state-of-the-art facilities for conferences
and seminars. The Durbar Hall at Fateh
Prakash Palace, resplendent with opulent
crystal chandeliers, velvet canopies,
adorned by original portraits and a splendid
display of armoury is an ideal venue for
large gatherings.
The southern island of Jagmandir was built
during the reign of Maharana Jagat Singh I
(1628-52) as an island retreat. Massive
stone slabs line the palace walls and were
once studded with rubies, onyx, jasper,
cornelian and jade. Eight stone elephants
guard an entrance, which once led to
courtyards with painted pavilions and
landscaped gardens with cascades and pools.
It is here that Mughal Prince Khurram once
sought refuge, before he became Emperor Shah
Jahan, who created the immortal Taj Mahal.
This idyllic venue can be hired for private
parties, weddings and other functions. |
