Rambagh Palace Jaipur, India
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Jaipur Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur
302005, Rajasthan
India
www.tajhotels.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
TAJ
Established in 1903, TAJ is one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 101 hotels in 64 locations across the globe, including presence in India, North America, United Kingdom, Africa, Middle East, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. TAJ is part of the Tata Group, India’s premier business house. For more information, please visit www.tajhotels.com
Shareholders
Management Tie Up
Date of Creation
1972
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Ashok Rathore
Hotel Positioning
Rambagh Palace has been positioned as most exclusive Luxury Palace residence which has been converted into a hotel and is part of Grand Palaces of TAJ, Indian Hotels Company Limited.
RAMBAGH PALACE
History & Story
Rajasthan evokes images of erstwhile royalty, a history steeped in princely living and legends. Here one is transported back in time to relive Rajput history. The romance of Rajasthan comes alive at Rambagh Palace Rambagh Palace is a living legend in Jaipur. A palace veiled in the mists of time to narrate an interesting story. Built in 1835 on a modest scale for the queen’s favourite handmaiden Kesar Badaran, and later refurbished as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge, the mansion was renamed Rambagh, after the then reining Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II. His grandson, prince Sawai Man Singh II, was brought here on his accession in 1922. In those years princely living entailed having a school for the prince within the premises, so a private school was set up for a few chosen sons of aristocracy, to escape the confines of the city palace. Sawai Man Singh II later went to England to finish his studies. While in England he often dreamt of making Rambagh his official residence and palace. On his return he began actualizing his dream by converting Rambagh into the magnificent palace it is today, with neat manicured gardens, drawing inspiration from Mughal and Rajasthani styles of architecture. In 1925, Rambagh Palace became the permanent residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Rambagh remained the home of Rajasthan’s Royalty until 1957, when it was first converted into a luxury hotel run by the royal family. In 1972, the palace’s management was handed over to Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. Over the years Rambagh has played gracious host to several illustrious guests, royalty and celebrities such as Lord Louis Mountbatten, who has a suite named after him, Prince Charles, Jacqueline Kennedy and several others Continuing in the tradition of the Rajputana hospitality Rambagh Place offers a Royal Experience, which is truly unique. At Rambagh Palace, each wall, each room, each corridor and garden has a story to tell.
Date Renewal
Current Phase of restorations have been in a phased manner starting from 2001 and onwards and have been ongoing now foa decade without affecting any guest experience and were completed in January 2014. With emphasis on constantly upgrading the Palace facilities and upkeep to ensure that the Palace remains as the epitome of Luxury and experience offered to the discerning traveller is the best that can be offered across the board.
Date added extensions
1925
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Former Royal residence and one of the first Palaces in India which has been converted into a hotel • Central y located in a oasis spread in 47 acres • Besides Luxury accommodation offers exclusive fine dining options and private dining options • Old an exclusive Indoor Pool with modern Outdoor pool • Jiva Grande Tented Spa
Location
• Spelling of centrally and conveninetly located in heart of Jaipur surrounded by oasis of greens speard in 47 acres • 11 Kms from Japiur Internaitonal Airport • 4 Kms from Jaipur Railway Station
Fun Facts
• Peacocks escort your morning walk • Vintage from 1930’s drive past you and invite you for a drive • History soaked martini’s at Polo bar for te-e-te with your loved one
Children’s Corner
Various Kids activities are arranged to keep the children engaged like Kite Flying , Bakery Session , Croquet , Royal Horse Carriage Ride, Vintage Car Ride , Rangoli Making , Cookery Demonstration, Plantation Drive, Puppet Show, Table Tennis, Block Printing.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
78 Suites & Rooms
• 2 Grand Presidential Suites Suryavanshi Suite & Sukh Niwas are the epitome of luxury with exquisite rich textured drapes and fabrics, chandeliers, arched windows and embellishments creating an ambiance of sheer luxury and decadence. Renowned international celebrities and heads of states have had memorable stay experiences in these suites overlooking the manicured gardens of the palace.
• 3 Grand Royal Suites Originally part of the private chambers of the royal family, these grand luxurious suites have been carefully restored to preserve the original architectural style of the Palace. From the richly-textured furnishings to the arched French windows that frame splendid garden views, Maharani, Rajmata Gayatri Devi Sute and Prince’s Suites exude a stately elegance reserved for a chosen few.
• 6 Royal Suites The Royal Suites exuding luxury and grandeur have a large bedroom, a sitting area & garden view. These themed suites built around a grand design on lines of Peacock, Sawai Man Singh Suite, Pothikhana , Badal Mahal and Rang Niwas display rich silks and delicate artwork and create a spectrum of colours that infuse the suite with a warm glow and regal ambience where guests can relive history or be mesmerised by its sheer opulence.
• 22 Historical Suites The Historical Suites have a distinctive style. There is a choice of new and contemporary suites as well as the original theme-based suites such as Mountbatten Suite and Pothikhana. Rich with memories of a bygone era, historical suites recreate an old world mystique and provide an oasis of calm.
• 43 Palace Rooms The Palace rooms are retreat for the senses, rich in terms of textures and colors; each Palace room has been redesigned for comfort and is unique in style.
• 2 Luxury Rooms The Luxury rooms open onto a courtyard which overlooks the sprawling front lawns that further expands to the Moti Doongari fort.
Four-poster beds, walk-in wardrobes and spacious bathrooms cocoon guests into the palatial experience. Some suites and rooms have a separate sitting area and are overlooking gardens or inner courtyard. Bath areas have bath tubs with individual shower cubicles. The rooms are provided with a mini bar, Elsafe, tea/coffee maker, hair dryer.
Restaurants & Bars
• Rajput Room An all day dining restaurant serving multi – cuisine menu is graced with Rajput architecture.
• Suvarna Mahal Indian specialty restaurant set in the original banquet hall of the palace, recreates the grandeur of Indian royalty. Open only for lunch & dinner the restaurant offers a royal fine dining experience.
With its high ceilings, gilded mirrors and Florentine frescoes, SuvarnaMahal embodies the rich heritage of erstwhile rulers. Our chefs have mastered royal cuisines from the princely states of Rajasthan, Awadh, Punjab and Hyderabad to give you the best of India in Jaipur.
• Verandah Café The alfresco dining option overlooking the landscaped gardens and the Moti Doongari Fort, serves Indian and Continental cuisines.
• Polo Bar Resplendent with the Maharaja’s Polo trophies, offers the perfect choice to unwind, serving aperitifs, drinks and cigars.
• Steam A lounge bar quite unlike any other, this restored steam engine, complete with a recreated Victorian style station. Along with a fine selection of liquors, the bar offers up delightful snacks menus and wood-fired Italian crust pizzas.
Wellness
Jiva Grande Spa The Jiva Grande Spa provides guests with an exclusive opportunity to experience holistic Indian treatments ranging from Indian aromatherapy massages, body scrubs and wrap, royal baths and signature treatments from Royal Houses.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Recently opened, Sawai Man Mahal the new facility comprising of banquet rooms and lawns ideal for meetings, social events located within hotel premises.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2019
Ranked at #7 at Top 10 Hotels In The World and #2 in India at the prestigious CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2019 UK & USA.
2018
Ranked at #1 RAMBAGH PALACE, JAIPUR WINS BEST FIVE STAR DELUXE HOTEL AT THE NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS 2017-2018.
Ranked at # 24 as Top 100 Hotels Worldwide and #2 in India by CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2018
Rated as CNN “Most Beautiful Heritage Hotels in Asia 2018”
Ranked at #Top 24 Rated at Top 100 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure, USA Awards 2018. Rambagh Palace was ranked at #24 in the world, #9 in Top 10 Resorts in Asia and #3 in 5 Best Resorts in India.
Rambagh Palace was recently rated among Top 15 Hotels in India in 2018 by Trip Advisor
2017
Features amongst 50 Best Hotels & 50 Best Resorts in the World in CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2017
Rambagh Palace featured at #9 in the list of Asia & Indian Subcontinent of Condé Nast Traveller 20th Annual Readers’ Travel Awards (September 2017).
Rated amongst Top 50 World’s Best Hotels in 2017 by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (Ranked 43rd).
Ranked at #16th in India in TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards 2017.
Rated amongst Top 10 Heritage Hotels in the world by Travel Weekly, UK for the year 2017.
2016
Rambagh Palace features at #13 in category “Favourite Overseas Holiday Hotel” in Asia & the Indian Subcontinent at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Travel Awards 2016.
Rambagh Palace recognised by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Awards 2016 as : Top Luxury Hotels – World (#15), Top Luxury Hotels – Asia (#7),Top Luxury Hotels – India (#2) and also in list of Top Hotels- India & Top Hotels for Service- India.
Rambagh Palace features in Conde Nast Traveller – Reader’s Travel Award 2016
Rambagh Palace features at #13 in category “Favourite Overseas Holiday Hotel” in Asia & the Indian Subcontinent at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Travel Awards 2016.
Rambagh Palace recognised by TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards 2016 as : Top Luxury Hotels – World (#15), Top Luxury Hotels – Asia (#7), Top Luxury Hotels – India (#2) and also in list of Top Hotels- India & Top Hotels for Service- India.
2014
Featured in the Travel + Leisure 500 The World’s Best Hotels 2014
2013
Favourite Leisure Hotel in India at the Conde Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel Awards 2013
Featured at No. 11 spot on the list of « Top Resorts in Asia » in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2013
First runner up in the second edition of the T+L India’s Best Awards 2013 in the category of Best Heritage Hotel, India
Featured at No. 9 spot on the list of Overseas Holiday Hotels, Asia & India by Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards, UK
2012
Jiva Grande Spa at Rambagh Palace, has been awarded the Most Luxurious Spa ( Hotel ) for 2012 at the GeoSpa asiaSpa India Awards
Number of employees
320