Hotel Fact Sheet - Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur

Contact Information:

General Manager: Mr. Chhatrasal Singh Baghela

Address :
Shiv Niwas Palace , Udaipur
The City Palace Complex
Udaipur 313001 ,Rajasthan , India
Telephone for Shiv Niwas Palace
+91 294 2528016-19
+91 294 2528006 Fax
E: reservations.shivniwas@hrhhotels.com

Airport:
Maharana Pratap Airport, 28 Kms
Daily flights from New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Aurangabad (Check seasonal availability and timings)

Rail:
The City Railway Station, 2 km
Daily trains from New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad

Surface
Daily air-conditioned coaches to and fro from New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ahmedabad

Distances:
New Delhi 664 km
Mumbai 637 km
Jaipur 405 km
Ahmedabad 250 km

Description:

The crescent-shaped palace was built in the early 20th century, in the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh (period of reign: 1884-1930), and has been meticulously maintained and preserved.

The palace was reserved exclusively for visiting dignitaries and guests of the House of Mewar. Today it is a Grand Heritage Palace for guests, combining the elegance of the last century with modern 21st century amenities.

Shiv Niwas Palace offers beautiful, yet differing rooms to choose from. 19 individually decorated suites carry original furniture and portraits that have been with the royal family for generations. All the suites look out onto the natural panorama of Udaipur. Unparalleled splendor and spaciousness characterise each room.

Guests to Shiv Niwas Palace like to return time and again. The hospilatity is unchanged from the not-so-distant times when Shiv Niwas Palace was a royal guesthouse.

The distinctive character of Shiv Niwas Palace contributes substantially to the success of events of all types. Events benefit from a unique combination of history, luxury, impressive architecture, personalised service and the finest cuisine.

Accommodation:

Palace room: 19 Terrace Suite: 8 Royal Suite: 6 Imperial Suite: 3

Services & Amenities

At the hotel
24-hour In-Room Dining
laundry/dry-cleaning/ pressing Travel Desk Currency exchange service Doctor or nurse on call 24 hours Non-smoking rooms One-hour pressing Restaurant(s) and Umbrellas

Facilities & Amenities provided on Complimentary Basis

2 Bottles of packaged drinking water Soap Shampoo Shower Gel Toilet Rolls – 2 nos Moisturiser Comb Dental Kit * Shaving Kit * Bathroom Slippers * Tea/Coffee Maker Newspapers Hair Dryer In room safe Makeup mirror Wi Fi usage Twice daily housekeeping services Television

* On request

Business Services

At the Hotel

Business services available on request with prior notice Audiovisual equipment Computers Wireless Internet access at no extra charge Confidential Meeting Suite

Recreation

Fitness facilities Squash, Steam Room(s), Swimming pool Billiards room The Panghat Spa & Beauty Salon for Ayurvedic and beauty treatments Solar and motor boats on Lake Pichola Palace Band at dusk Classical music in the evenings Maharana Mewar Special Library (on request)

Restaurants & Bars

Paantya, Shiv Niwas Palace

Paantya, (a Mewari word meaning ‘sitting in line, in protocol’) is the multi-cuisine restaurant, adorned with original paintings of the Mewar School, gold latticework and antique chandeliers. Due to the Palace Complex’s undulating topography, the restaurant is elevated and provides a magnificent view of the city. The Paantya offers a selection of Continental, Mughlai, and authentic Rajasthani cuisine.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Timings: 7 am to 10.30 pm

The Pool Deck, Shiv Niwas Palace

A candlelit dinner at the Pool Deck, with soft strains of light instrumental music, makes for the timeless perfect evening with your loved one. During the day, a variety of snacks and drinks can also be enjoyed at the poolside.

Open for light snacks through the day and dinner
Timings: 11am to 10.30 pm.

Panera, Shiv Niwas Palace

Panera bar, with its authentic décor of glass inlay work, huge chandeliers and ornate mirrors, offers a wide selection of snacks and drinks, and is by The Pool Deck. The name ‘Panera’ is derived from paani or water, and refers to the storehouse for water and liquor in the royal household.

Timings: 11am to 10.30 pm

Palki Khana, Shiv Niwas Palace

After a long walk through the City Palace Museum, refresh yourself at the Palki Khana or the Pavilion for Palanquins at Manek Chowk. This European-style café offers a relaxed and informal ambience. The coffee bar and heritage liqueurs are highly recommended. Relish a sumptuous meal at a special price, packaged with the Mewar Sound and Light Show.

Open for light snacks through the day, lunch and dinner
Timings: 9.30 am to 5:30 pm

Just a boat ride away…Venues options at Jagmandir: a palace on an island in Lake
Pichola

The Darikhana,
Jagmandir

The Darikhana restaurant is an exclusive venue for stylish dining. It’s a colonnaded restaurant, specially air-conditioned for guests, and offers an select international cuisine. A varied a la carte menu is offered for evening dining. We also serve a specially prepared four-course dinner, which is highly recommended.

Timings : 7 pm to 10.30 pm

Picholi Bar,
Jagmandir

The Barah Pathoron ka Mahal, or the Palace of Twelve Stones, houses the Picholi Bar. The bar derives its name from the oldest settlement on the banks of Lake Pichola, the Picholi village. Enjoy a leisurely drink of wine or beer while soaking in the commanding view of the City Palace Complex and Lake Pichola from this historic venue.

Timings 10 am to 10.30 pm

Check-In and Checkout Policy

Check-in time and policies
Check-in time: 2 pm
Early Check-in: Subject to availability
Check-out time: 12 noon
If you wish to extend your stay, subject to availability of room, you will be charged 25% the normal room tariff till 2 pm; 50% from 2 pm to 6 pm; and 100 % after 6 pm.

Guaranteed reservations:
Booking will be considered confirmed on receipt of 100% advance of the total reservation amount.

Cancellation policy
Cancellation must be received at Central Reservations Office HRH Group of Hotels in writing, via email, fax or letter, at least 7 days before scheduled date of arrival in April- September, and at least 30 days before the scheduled arrival date during October- March. In case of later cancellation or no-show, the hotel reserves the right to charge one night’s retention for room plus applicable government taxes.

Credit cards
All major credit cards accepted