The Raj Palace Hotel

Swapna Mahal

Formal receptions remained the focal activity of courtly life during the British period. Hence the Thakur Sahib made The Swapna Mahal imitating the great houses of the British and French nobility, this hall is completely fitted out with European furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, curtains and a crockery collections. The Swapna Mahal means the palace of Dreams. The double height ceiling has breathtaking majestic crystal chandeliers and panels of silk curtains will take you to the dream world. Built with several beautiful arches, silver Jharokas and coloured glasses, the Swapna Mahal is the multi cuisine restaurant of The Raj Palace. The setting of dining hall conjures up images of its fantastic past and every meal is tribute to royalty. Our crockery museum inside the restaurant will show you the crockery used in 17th and 18th Century. The Swapna Mahal is a place for your dreams to come true.

The Kebab Shop

The Mughals have invaded again, but this time it’s royal chefs who have been invited all the way from Lucknow especially to pamper the taste buds of the royals, Imported wines and champagnes were served to the nobles and rich on formal occasions. Our Kebab Shop is now a perfect choice for those looking for a variety of Vegetarian and non vegetarian Mughlai delicacies ranging from Kebabs to Biryani's, prepared to perfection by our chefs.

The Royal Lounge

Thakur Sahib use to meet his officials for the small meetings and coffee breaks in the royal lounge. The Royal Lounge is fitted with Royal furniture, mirrors and Celebrity museum, it has beautiful arches, decorated in tones of pink, green sand gold, the floor is embellished with Italian marble. The Royal Lounge exudes an elegant ambience and it offers an impeccable service with great attention to detail. The afternoon conservatory tea of the Royal Lounge is served with a variety of delicious cakes, cookies, sandwiches complimented by the fine selection of signature French press coffees and freshly infused teas.

Shikarbadi

Royalty in the 19th and 20th centuries gave particular emphasis to the pursuit of pleasure and comfort. Palaces created special pavilions for European visitors that were none other than pleasure pavilions, designed purposely for recreation and pleasure, with facilities for sports and games, including Hunting Bars. Shikarbadi as this pavilion was popularly known, is adorned with rare artefacts, trophies, memorabilia and leather upholstered furniture from the west, it creates a dramatic old world charm. To demonstrate regal command over the elements of water and earth the Royals were fond of Hunting tigers and wild animals as a symbol of being most powerful. This bar has a relaxed charm and was used by Thakur Sahib with his close friends, with fine wines made in the Palace's own distillery served along with a barbeque of the game meats during these Durbars . Today In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the Shikarbadi offers its guests a taste of Royal living - a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of the Kings. The magic spun by such an ambience blended with the choicest wines, spirits and liquors can only be experienced, not explained.

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