Hotel Description
The historical stretch of land covering the area of the back
portion of Laxmi Niwas Palace and various quarters of State
time is known as Lallgarh. Situated in this stretch of royal
apartments is the residence of Late Maharaja Ganga Singh,
the maker of modern Bikaner, who personally conceived,
foresaw and supervised the construction of his personal
residence--The Laxmi Niwas Palace-- a magnificent red
sandstone edifice designed by Sir Swinton Jacob in the
Anglo-Scenic style. This stately building, great & grand, is
built around a central courtyard and is intricately carved
from the skirting upto the highest dome. The stone 'jali'
work (lattice) is awesome and stunning. The motifs, floral
and geometrical, leave you mesmerised. A lace- like work of
stone on the edges of the entire roof was devised as a
glittering crown on the head of the palace!! The royal
palace of Laxmi Niwas Palace has a gigantic principal
entrance--The Clock Tower which is secured by guards and
evokes memories of old grandeur and splendour.
A long drive flanking the vast lawns with rows of trees,
fairly big pools and red sandstone quarters take you to the
hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace. The great Portico extends a
respectful and dignified welcome to the visitor. The
sculptural art on the pillars supporting this amazing high-
ceilinged Portico, along with the decorative carving, evokes
the senses. The wide retina of stately staircase lead you up
to the reception which extends a warmth of hospitality to
the visitor. It is the pilot to the extensive hallways and
the vast 'chowk' or inner-courtyard, hallowed by the
memories of festive occasions and gracious functions of the
past.
The huge area of the 'chowk', with a garden in the centre
and a beautiful fountain, presents a different angle to view
the beauty of the palace. All round this courtyard are rows
of columns along the long corridors providing an arresting
view. On the walls are hung rare Trophies, images of the
sportive hunting hobby of the Rajputs. Opening out into
these long corridors are rooms of colossal size, with about
ten feet high doors, which have been painstakingly restored
to their former glory. The original paintwork arabesque
decoration on the walls & ceiling of hotel Laxmi Niwas
Palace has been restored by local artists and craftsmen. The
rooms have been refurbished with exquisite soft furnishings
and the bathrooms have been made ultra-modern keeping in
mind the needs of the modern day travellers. The Laxmi Niwas
Palace still today commands a grand view. It is a monument
of the glorious past, a vista of bygone times, covering
almost a century of changes ups and downs. It is indeed the
'Crowning Glory' of Bikaner's forts and palaces.
LocationAirport - 251, Railway Station -
3 km, Bus Stand - 2 kms
Rooms
31 rooms
Hotel Facilities
All rooms are air conditioned and have attaches separate
dressing rooms to the bathrooms, bathtubs, hot and cold
water, direct dial telephone, colored T. V, Refrigerator and
24 hours satellite entertainment.
Hotel Services
Swimming Pool, Laundry, Money Changer, Conference
Facilities, Billiards Room, Cards Room, Doctor on Call, Car
Rental, Travel Desk.
Restaurant & Bar
Swarna Mahal: A luxurious speciality restaurant serving
authentic North-west frontier cuisine with a terrific art
work done in pure Gold.
Hari Mahal: 24 Hour Coffee Shop serving delicacies from
around the globe.
Chowk (Inner courtyard): A place where Gala dinners are
arranged everyday accompanied with folk music and dances by
dholies and langhas. The main attraction of the dinner is a
fire works display.
The Trophy Bar: This well stocked bar of hotel Laxmi Niwas
Palace serves a wide range of drinks and a variety of
cocktails. Decorated with trophies form the hunting
expeditions of the Kings, the trophy bar is the ideal
retreat for enjoying your drinks.
Address
Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace, Lallgarh Palace Complex,Bikaner –
334001, Rajasthan
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