THE RAJ PALACE

DESCRIÇÃO

• Quartos : 40, Former royal palace, Opulent design, Pool and hammam facilities, Outdoor restaurant, Spa with holistic medicine, World’s Leading Heritage Hotel 2007.

• With all the splendour you would expect from a Rajasthan royal palace, The Raj Palace is an undisputed gem amongst hotels. Built in 1727, this is a supreme example of the sumptuous architecture for which the 'Pink City' is so renowned. Cupolas, pillars and vaulted ceilings provide an exotic and regal setting lit by crystal chandeliers. The magnificent floor mosaics and wall paintings alongside heavy leather upholstery evoke scenes of Mughal emperors and Englishmen, while luscious gardens and charming courtyards provide shade from the hot Indian sun. Converted into a luxury five star hotel in 1996, it was rated the World’s Leading Heritage Hotel by World Travel Awards in 2007. An abode fit for a king!

• The Raj Palace offers only the most elegant accommodation, a unique marriage between lavish Eastern decoration and design, and the latest in modern facilities. Its rooms and suites, the former residence of the Maharajah himself, are adorned with marble floors, gold leaf painted walls, ornate sculptures, intricate tapestries and stately furniture creating a rare and majestic setting. Its richly decorated Swapna Mahal restaurant could host a banquet, while authentic delectable Mughlai cuisine can be savoured in the relaxing outdoor Kebab Shop barbecue restaurant, surrounded by beautiful gardens and intimate courtyards. For leisure activities you have the superb outdoor courtyard swimming pool, hammam with professional masseuse, jacuzzi and sauna, and the Prakriti spa with holistic services, providing an oasis of relaxation and royal pampering. Entertainment comes in the form of an extensive Bollywood film collection in the king’s private cinema and traditional after-dinner puppet shows.

• Within walking distance from Jaipur’s main shopping centre, the hotel is just a 10 minute drive from the other main palace complexes: the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace Museum, the Amber Palace and the Lal Mahal Lake. The Raj Palace”is situated 13km from Jaipur International Airport and 7km from the main Jaipur Junction train station.