India's Luxurious Palace Hotels
By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 29 October 2011, 00:05 IST   |    2 Comments
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2.Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel Located on the eastern shores of the picturesque Lake Pichola, in Udaipur the palace seems to have floated straight out of a fairytale. One of the greatest Maharanas of Mewar, Maharana Fateh Singh constructed the palace during his reign as an exclusive venue for royal functions and has been meticulously preserved for discerning guests. The history-soaked interiors, dotted with miniature paintings, portraits, royal artifacts and the armory of the Mewar dynasty takes you to legendary times of ancient kings and queens. The Durbar Hall, Sabhagaar, which is one of the main features of the hotel, is of historical significance as in 1909 Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, laid its foundation stone. The hall was originally called Minto Hall in his honour.
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3.Umaid Palace Hotel Situated high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest private residences in the world, which is set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens. The palace was built between 1928 and 1943 for H.H. Maharaja Umaid Singh ji. The golden yellow sandstone monument was constructed on the grandest possible scale, in the fashionable Art Deco Style of that time. After 15 years of construction, the 347 room palace was finally completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal family. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. The palace has in its luxurious fold 64 rooms and suites. The palace hotel offers an exhilarating drive through the enchanting city of Jodhpur in a vintage car, accompanied by your royal butler.

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