The Raj Palace
Being votes as the “Best hotel in the world” in category of Palace hotels at The World Travel awards 2007 ( World Travel awards are the Oscar’s of Travel Industry ) and also being the only hotel in India to have ever won a award in The best in the world category makes it a very
important luxury destination of world.
Being world class Luxury Hotel in Jaipur, India. It is the first Palace hotel in India to become the member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the world" making it a true 7 star hotel situated at Rajasthan in India. It is situated right at the heart of Jaipur city near the main site seeing
and shopping centre and down town of Jaipur.
A magnificent former home of the Maharaja, today The Raj Palace epitomizes the luxury and grandeur once afforded to its previous guests. Fortified walls, breathtaking courtyards and priceless arti-facts are featured throughout this grand palace.
The Raj Palace is Jaipur’s oldest mansion, and typifies the character and charm for which the ‘Pink City’ is famous. Still retaining its stunning architecture, the palace has been exquisitely renovated with every modern amenity. Many of the rooms and suites are furnished with rare
artifacts and priceless antique furniture, while hand-painted frescos and breathtaking crystal chandeliers feature throughout it’s the first hotel in the world with in room museums. Also the princess Boutique offers a collection of signature items specially selected or designed by the Princess.
Whether escaping in the central courtyard, relaxing amid the stunning gardens or simply retreating to the palace’s pleasure pavilion, that overlooks Jaipur city and the Aravali mountain range, The Raj Palace is sure to remain with you, long after you’ve left.
Location
12 kms from Sanganer Airport, Jaipur.
Things to enjoy
Restaurant, bar, coffee shop, live barbeque, outdoor swimming pool, croquet, gym, spa, Jacuzzi, multimedia theatre, business centre, folk dances.
Nearby
Game drive, safaris, golf, horse riding, tennis.
Attractions
Amber Fort, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Narhgarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Albert Museum, Jewellery, Carpets, Handicrafts and textiles shops in walking distance
More About Raj Palace
The Raj Palace offers a Royal Luxury experience amidst the old world charm the Palace has been restored taking it around 12 years till date of continuous work and today it is the top most luxury hotel in Jaipur, India.
The Palace architecture has reflections of The Taj Mahal in Agra, Fatehpursikri, Mughal Palaces, Noble European and period architecture also find expressions in its unique character which spells the Era of rule that Jaipur has witnessed over 280 years of existence.
If you are looking for a real luxurious experience and planning a India Vacation with a true Indian flavour, then we are the right place for you, as we are one of the best luxury hotels of the world.
The Raj Palace has a palace architecture which can be related to the service and comforts of luxury and boutique hotel style. It offers multi-cuisine restaurants, the Swapna Mahal has one of the biggest crystal chandelier of India and a beautiful antique crockery museum with a
collection of around 200 years old antique crockery used by the royalty i.e. the kings and queens, including the Maharaja of Jaipur and Maharani of Jaipur. The Palace also has the pictures and art Gallery of the famous people who have visited, dined or slept in the embrace of this palace, which include Sawai Jai
Singh, Maharani Gayatri Devi, Lord Mount batten, Maharaja Man Singh, Rawal Sangram Singh of the Samode Palace, Amitabh Bachchan, Fredrick Forsyth, Elaine Page, as well as many other famous Kings and Queens and various dignitaries belonging to the Royal Families all over the world.
This is what makes the Raj Palace the best luxury hotel and a site seeing destination of Jaipur, Rajasthan, The Palace offers a excellent Panoramic view of the city and it is at walking distance from The Jal Mahal that is also known as the Lake Palace.
Raj Palace is well known for Indian Weddings in truly Royal style, as it is the best destination for weddings in India.
Raj Palace offers world class facilities and services, in order to make your holidays even more adventurous and luxurious by offering facilities of a Spa, AyurVeda Massages, Kerala Massages, Beauty and Herbal Treatments to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. We also run Elephant
and Camel Safaris from the hotel to the Amber Fort every morning to see the historical sites of Jaipur. If you have some holiday plans like the ones that include site seeing different places at Jaipur, kindly contact us to organize your tour of the whole of Jaipur, with our special packages, and the best rates for
Luxury Hotels in Jaipur, India.
Concierge
If you need to visit places like Agra for Taj, Delhi India Gate , Udaipur for Lake Palace. Our concierge can provide you the list which you can select and confirm you next travel arrangements."
About Heritage Hotels in India
Old Palaces and Noble houses that have been converted into hotels and are approved by the Government of India department of tourism have been classified into heritage hotels and have three different categories as below :
Grand Heritage : 5 star and above
Classic Heritage : 3 star
Heritage : 2 star
Among Jaipur Hotels - The Raj Palace the only Grand heritage hotel (5 star Deluxe) in Jaipur.
ACCOMMODATION
Presentation
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.
Our 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.
ACCOMMODATION
» Rooms
• Superior Royal Rooms
The superior royal rooms are perfect for the people who are looking for traditional luxury as each of them is offering a different experience in princely living. The Superior royal rooms are the perfect retreat for the senses, rich in terms of textures and colours, each superior
room has been redesigned for the comfort of our royal guests. Each room offers a harmonious blend of modern convenience amidst old World charm. Double or twin all are generously proportioned. Guests relive the Rajputana era in refined and refurbished rooms and a spacious bathroom help guests sink into the palatial
experience.
• Heritage Rooms
The heritage Rooms are restored and lavishly refurbished few offer private museums of the Art collection of the Royal family . The bathrooms are most luxiourios and offer the best modern facilities and designer fittings. The rich Palace furniture along with special fabrics and
colours add the princely charm to the whole setting of the room. Each room 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 originally royal guests and the junior members of the royal family used these
rooms.
Suites
The Raj Palace Suites are very large in area starting from 50 sq mtrs onwards they are elegantly restored and most look onto the gardens or the majestic courtyard. Some have view over the rooftop of the Jaipur and various forts and palaces and most of these suites have been the
personal chambers of the members of the royal family. The beautiful and sumptuous décor with most Rajasthan arts like mirror work, hand painting with gold and silver ornamentations, stucco fine expression in these suites, they boast of private museums, housing collections of the Royal family . The historical suites
present a welcoming ambience with Italian marble floors, exquisite Rajasthani artwork and sheer fabrics, which enable crisp sunlight to enhance the beauty of each room. spacious bathroom make these suites ideal for the discerning leisure traveller. 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 and signature by Royals.
• Historical Suites
Private Quarter of the Princess.
It is said that the Rajput Princess’s used to be the extremely beautiful females in the whole world and that is why they were kept in Purdah’s. Also their rooms were decorated with the world’s most expensive cosmetics and colorful Jewellery.
The Shringaar Mahal room is fashioned in colorful style with a museum of the princess’s Jewellery, her bangles, Jootis, Bindis and lots of other cosmetics and colorful items used by her during her young age. The furniture was brought for her from the state of Gujarat that has
fanciful designs on the bed and the alimirah.
The bedroom has one large bed with exquisite Indian furniture and beautiful Gujarat Marionette’s on the walls. The Highlight of the Suite is a private museum displaying the Old Bangles, chunnis, Jootis and bags used by the princess of Royal Family.
• Prestige Suites
Prestige suites embodying the very essence of The Raj Palace where 17th century panelling echoes allegorical ceilings, old masters antique furniture and of course the priceless museums displaying the collections of the Thakur and Thakurani Sahiba. The preserved and restored Raj
Mahal, Swarna Mahal, Khaas Mahal Suite and others were part of the personal chambers of the royal family.
They are carefully restored with period furniture and large windows overlooking the Charbagh or Maharani bagh gardens, the prestige Suite provides a glimpse into the royal lifestyle as they have witnessed 13 generations of The heads of the royal family living in them and later after
being converted into a hotel many international dignitaries, celebrities, heads of state have had memorable experiences during their stay in these Prestige Suites.
Restaurant and Bars
• Swapna Mahal (Multicusine 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.
Our crockery museum inside the restaurant will take you to the history and will show you the crockery used in 17th and 18th Century
The Swapna Mahal is a place for your dream comes true; it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• The Kebab Shop (Live Barbe Que)
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.
• The Royal Lounge (Coffee Shop)
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 sand 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.
• Shikarbadi (The Bar)
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.
Entertainment
• Manoranjan
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.
• Marionette Show
Rajasthan is famous for the shows of Marionette, the hotel have the artist who are performing their show during the time Raj Singh ji and other Thakur sahib’s of the royal family. The show has become a necessary part after the meals.
• Baggi Safari
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.
MEETINGS AND BUSINESS
At The Raj Palace Hotel, you get numerous combinations and possibilities of space and seating arrangements, accessibility to high quality audio visual equipments, creative menu options and of course themes which make business at The Raj Palace not usual but extraordinary, especially
for hosting conferences, meetings, conventions and corporate events.
The hotel puts at your disposal 4 separate venues, tastefully appointed halls, two well-maintained lawns that can accommodate upto 300 guests. Located at the main Delhi - Jaipur National highway with an ample parking space, The Raj Palace is ready for any conference, meetings or
special events; from an intimate party of 20 guests, to a open air seminar of 200 or even a grand reception of 400 guests.
FOLLOWING BUSINESS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE
• Audio Visual Equipment Available:
• Multimedia projector
• Overhead projector
• Slide projector
• Built in screen
• Built in public address system
• Flip charts
• Secretarial services
• Photocopier
• Cellular phones
• Internet and email access
• Dedicated fax machines
• Personal computer including laptops
• Colour printer
• Wi Fi
Rates
1st December 2007 upto 30th September 2008
Rate
Packages Packages Description
15500 INR (*387.50 USD)
SUPERIOR ROYAL ROOM
DOUBLE OR TWIN HARMONIOUS BLEND OF MODERN CONVENIENCE
20000 INR (*500 USD)
HERITAGE ROOM
THEME ROOM / INDIVIDUAL HARMONY A MARRIAGE OF FINEST FURNITURE
24000 INR (*600 USD)
HISTORICAL SUITE
COURTYARD OR GARDEN VW 60 SQM/ITALIAN MARBLE/ROYAL ANTIQUE FURNITURE
42000 INR (*1050 USD)
PRESTIGE SUITE
LARGE AND SPACIOUS/700 SF GARDEN OR COURTYARD VW/MAHAGONY FURNITUR
155000 INR (*3875 USD)
PALACE SUITE / DURBAR MAHAL
3500 SQFT COURTYARDS GARDEN VW/2BEDRMS/DINING AREA
485000 INR (*12125 USD)
PALACE SUITE / ROYAL PAVILLION
4 FLOOR APARTMENT/7000SF PRIV. LOUNGE/DINING RM/LIVING AREA
660000 INR (*16500 USD)
PALACE SUITE / MAHARAJAHS PAVILLION
2 EXCL. PALACE FLRS 15000SF/PRIV.LOUNGE/DINING RM/LIVIN AREA
1600000 INR (*40000 USD)
PALACE SUITE / SHAHI MAHAL
SUITE OPENING OCTOBER 2008
MEALS
Continental Breakfast
650 INR (*16.25 USD)
Hi Tea 750 INR (*18.75 USD)
Lunch TDH 800 INR (*20 USD)
Dinner TDH 1000 INR (*25 USD)
Kebab Dinner 1200 INR (*30 USD)
Maharani Thali 2000 INR (*50 USD)
EVENTS
Royal Welcome
2000 INR (*50 USD)
Royal Gala Lunch 3400 INR (*85 USD)
Gala Dinner 2900 INR (*72.50 USD)
Royal Gala Dinner 3800 INR (*95 USD)
Kebab E Bahaar 2100 INR (*52.50 USD)
Exclusive Swapna Mahal Dining 1300 INR (*32.50 USD) ( Min 50 Pay Pax)
Grand Royal Durbar Evening 5200 INR (*130 USD)
Shamiana Lunch / Dinner 3400 INR (*85 USD) (Min 60 Pay Pax)
Bazaar Mein Daawat 7200 INR (*180 USD) (Min 60 Pay Pax)
Royal Rajput Mock Wedding 6600 INR (*165 USD) (Min 60 Pay Pax)
Maharaja Private Dining 12800 INR (*320 USD) (Min 4 Pay Pax)
* Rates are indicative only
» All the event rates are for a minimum of 25 paying Pax if not specified.
» Additional bed INR 4000 plus taxes extra.
» Tariff and Taxes subject to change without notice.
» Check Out time is 12 Noon. Check In 2:00 PM
» Luxury Tax 8%
» VAT 12.50
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