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Since olden days, the Maharaos of Kotah
(as Kota was formerly called) had always lived in the medieval Fort
inside the city. Wanting a modern palace for his personal use, Maharaja
Umed Singh II settled for nothing but the best. He commissioned Sir
Swinton Jacob, a distinguished officer of the Royal Engineers in the
British Army, to design the building. As expected, Umed Bhawan came
up in 1905 in the prevalent Indo-Sarcenic style. Plentiful supply of
white Khimach and Pink Sandstone from nearby quarries helped, while
Italian marble, among other things, had to be imported for flooring.·
There was more to the impressive building apart from a peculiar clock
tower –Separate zenana (ladies') wing, Durbar Hall (investiture room),
Edwardian Drawing Room, Library, Billiards Room, the Banquet Hall and
even a cinema hall. Every visiting dignitary, including Queen Mary,
who visited Kotah State in 1905, has been entertained at the Umed Bhawan.
In 1930, the Palace was enlarged to provide accommodation for Maharaj
Kumar Bhim Singh and his bride. George Devon, the designer, took great
care to ensure that the new wing blended well with the old. This part
of Umed Bhawan remains a private residence while the rest is operational
as a WelcomHeritage hotel.
LOCATION :The Palace is close to the railway station.
- International Airport: New
Delhi- 503 Kms.
- Domestic Airport:
Jaipur- 242 Kms.
- Railway Station:Kota- 6 Kms.
- Bus Depot:Kota.
- City Center:Kota.
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32 rooms. |
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HOTEL SERVICES & FACILITIES : |
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FACILITIES
AND SERVICES
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-Room Service.
-Conference Facilities.
-Laundry.
-Doctor on call.
-Air Conditioned.
-Bar.
-Cycling/Jogging Track.
-Croquet.
Other Facilities :
-TV lounge.
-Telephones with direct dialling facilities.
-Running hot and cold water.
-Chinese cuisine on request.
-Credit cards and money exchange.
-Jogging trail.
-badminton court.
-carom and chess.
-banquet facilities.
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