The concept of India heritage hotels evolved after the
independence of India in 1947. Several princely states of India entered into a
treaty with the Government of India and their royal privileges were ceased.
However, in order, to maintain their standard of living, many of them turned
into hoteliers, businessman and politicians.
Many royal families converted their abodes
into the heritage hotels to provide the experience of royal living to
the foreign tourists. Scroll down and read the brief description of four
heritage hotels given below. Read on…
Sheesh
Mahal, Madhya Pradesh
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| Sheesh Mahal, Madhya Pradesh |
Refurbished and designed to meet the needs of travelers
running on a shoestring budget, the hotel Sheesh Mahal is a popular address for
enjoying traditional hospitality clubbed with modern amenities. The hotel is owned
and managed by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Development Corporation (MPTDC). It
was once the residence of Raja Udait Singh and has the touch of medieval Indian
architecture. The hotel features a total of 8 guest rooms segregated into 4
categories- 3 Twin Rooms, 2 Double Rooms, 1 Single Room and 2 Suites. The
common in-room amenities include air conditioning, tea & coffee maker and
attached bathroom with running hot & cold water.
Wankaner
Palace, Gujarat
Located around 53 kilometers away from Rajkot, Wankaner
Palace, formerly known as Ranjit Vilas Palace, is one of the finest heritage
hotels in Gujarat. It is perched atop of
the Gadhio Hill and offers panoramic views of the surrounding environs. It was
designed by Maharaja Raj Shri Amarsinghji, in the early 20th
century.
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| Wankaner Palace, Gujarat |
The palace extends up to 225 acres of landscaped greens. In proximity
to the Wankaner Palace, Chandra Bhawan, the state guesthouse, is also located. The
12 well appointed guest rooms and suites
of this heritage hotel are tastefully furnished in period style and named after
erstwhile dignitaries. Each room is spacious and come equipped with a range of
modern amenities such as satellite television, direct dial telephone and
attached bathroom with running hot & cold water facility. When at Wankaner
Palace, don’t miss to appease your palate with
a variety of scrumptious Gujarati cuisines.
Nilambagh Palace,
Bhavnagar
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| Nilambagh Palace, Bhavnagar |
Originally built as a private residence of Sir Takhat Singh,
Nilambagh Palace was designed by the German architect Mr. Simson in1859. The
hotel offers an enchanting mix of royal charm and state of the art amenities.
28 in number, the guest rooms in this Gujarat heritage hotel are classified as
26 Double Bedrooms and 2 Executive Suites furnished with period furniture and equipped with state of
the art amenities such as cable television, channel music, direct dial
telephone, tea & coffee maker and attached bathroom with running hot &
cold water. There is a dining room in this palace hotel which serves a choicest
range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. Besides, there is a Garden
Restaurant which offers a perfect setting for romantic evenings.
Hotel Nor
Khill, Sikkim
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| Hotel Nor Khill, Sikkim |
One of the best heritage properties in Gangtok, the hotel Nor
Khill was built by the King of Sikkim in 1932 and served as the royal guest
house for state heads and dignitaries. It has been renamed as the luxury Elgin
heritage hotel ans situated in the heart of Gangtok town. 25 in number, the
Deluxe Rooms and Suites have played host to his holiness Dalai Lama and
Hollywood celebrities such as Shirley McLean and Michael Douglas. The hotel
offers a fine assortment of restaurants and dining rooms serving an array of
cuisines to appease the guest’s palate. Besides, there is Elgin Spa which
offers a range of therapeutic treatments and Ayurvedic massages to provide
rejuvenation of mind, body and soul.
