Laxmi Niwas Palace Hotel (5 Star Hotel), Bikaner

Bikaner is known for its forts and citadels, which is why it is a favorite tourist destination for people visiting Rajasthan. Tourism of India offers online bookings for rooms at Laxmi Niwas Palace Hotel in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Laxmi Niwas Palace (now a 5 star hotel) was the residence of Maharaja Ganga Singhji, It is made out of red sand stone and is set amidst sprawling lawns and big lily ponds. It is a beautiful place to stay at, because it makes its guests feels like royalty and has all the luxuries befitting a king's palace.

Accommodations and services:

Since the palace was meant for Maharaja, most of the rooms of the hotel are decorated lavishly using gold wall paintings and have painted or carved wood ceilings. They are well furnished combining the luxury of the old ages and convenience of the modern furnishings.

A restaurant, Swarna Mahal, serves authentic Northwest frontier Cuisine, which the guests can enjoy while their stay at the Palace. The dining area is decorated with pure gold paintings and carved woodwork, since it used to be Maharaja's dining room. The study of Maharaja has been turned into a 24 hr. coffee shop and one can enjoy great snacks from all over the world. There is also a bar, which serves a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

The Laxmi Niwas Palace, being a 5 star Hotel also has banquets as well as conference facilities. The smoking room of Maharaja, as it was earlier called, is the conference hall, equipped with all the major facilities. The room has a green and gold theme wall painting and a carved wooden ceiling, making it a very elegant place to hold banquets or meetings.

Safety Measures:

The Laxmi Niwas Palace has ample security and considers the safety of its guests, as one of its main priorities. The Palace is well built and has efficient staff to assist the guests.

Add-ons:

One can enjoy a game of billiards or chess. Besides there is much to admire in and around the Palace, such as the beautiful lily ponds, sprawling lawns and cool- refreshing fountains.
The guests can enjoy lavish dinners at the Chowk (an inner courtyard) while the folk dancers and musicians perform live shows. The traditional music and dances impart a very dream-like quality to the whole scene and make the guests feel like they have been teleported to the age of kings and queens.
On request, the Palace also lets guests enjoy a private dinner at the terrace over looking the lawns.

Tourism of India recommends the Laxmi Niwas Palace, if one wants to live like a king/queen on a visit to Bikaner. It is a true royal experience for people who want to enjoy a wonderful holiday.