Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur

Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur

Bissau Palace Hotel in Jaipur
General information
Location Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Other information
Number of suites 36
Number of restaurants 2
Parking Yes

The Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur is a heritage hotel in Jaipur, in India. Built in the 19th century, it was the palace of Raghubir Singhji, a royal nobleman. It is located just outside the walls of the old city of Jaipur, a short distance to the north of Chand Pol (an entrance gate to the old city). It is situated 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) northeast of the downtown area.[1]

History

Built in the 19th century during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh (1803–18),[2] the structure originally served as a palace of the nobleman Raghubir Singhji.[3] The Shekhawati estate was home to the rawals of Bissau.[2] The palace was converted to a hotel in 1965.[4] Now a heritage hotel,[5] it is situated in Jaipur's old bazaar area.[2]

Architecture and fittings

Bissau Palace Hotel has a curved entry facade, and the enclosed area within the palace displays checkerboard patterned flooring,[3] while the lounge has wooden floors.[6] There are 36 rooms, some of which have unique bed fittings and ornamentation, including antique furnishings and artifacts. Over the fireplace in the palace hangs a painting of the Maharaja of Bissau with his courtiers.[6] Also seen on the walls of the palace are swords that were used during encounters with Muslims.[6] Next to the sitting room is a wood-paneled library filled with old books. Along with exhibits of typical artifacts of Rajasthan, there are many showcases containing jewelery, weapons, sculptures of elephants, vases, and photographs – including a tiger shikar scene and Lord Mountbatten visiting the royal family of Bissau.[6] The hotel has three restaurants,[7] including one on the rooftop, and presents Rajasthani folk dancers during buffet dinners.[8]

Grounds

Bissau Palace Hotel is reached via a circular entry way.[9] A well-tended garden, housed with many species of birds, is part of the grounds. Among the other facilities are a swimming pool and tennis courts.[3][6][7]

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Coordinates: 26°55′47″N 75°48′28″E / 26.92972°N 75.80778°E / 26.92972; 75.80778

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