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The Umed Bhawan Palace Hotel - Kota
Palace Road, Kota - 324001, Rajasthan
Maharaja Umed Singh II, ruling king of Kota in the early 1900s, who resided in the medieval fort within the city of Kota, decided that he wanted a modern palace for his personal use.
He commissioned Sir Swinton Jacob, an officer of the Royal Engineers in the British Army to undertake the conception and implementation of this project and in 1905, the WelcomHeritage Umed Bhawan Palace, built in the prevalent Indo-Sarcenic style, was constructed.
The city of Kota, on the east bank of the Chambal river, is best known for its finely woven Kota Doria saris or alternatively for its miniature paintings where the subject.
Kota, on the banks of the Chambal River can boast of one of the largest Fort complexes in Rajasthan. It is central to many places of interest both for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. The name of Kota instantly brings to mind the famous finely woven Kota daria saris, a tradition that is still strong in the village of Kethun.
ACCOMMODATION: This Indo-Sarcenic, early 20th century palace has retained all the clean-cut solidity of the Victorian influence mingled with subtle Rajasthani trends as well as the trappings of royal comfort and aplomb. While the decorated ceilings and the marble corridors speak of its regal origins, the heirlooms and hunting trophies speak of the royal glories and lifestyles of the time. 32 spacious and well-appointed air-conditioned rooms including suites.
DINING: Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine are served.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
- Television with satellite channels
- Telephone with direct dialling facilities
- Running hot and cold water
- Laundry
- Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine
- TV lounge and Bar
- Credit cards and money exchange
- Cycling track, jogging trail, badminton court, croquet, carrom and chess
- Conference and banquet facilities
- Doctor on call
Conferences & Meetings: Facilities for conferences are available at this hotel.
Leisure Activities
- Cycling/ Jogging trail
- Badminton court
- Croquet
- Indoor board games like carrom and chessJain Temples at Osian
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