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Details of Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner

The Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace was the main royal residential part of the Lalgarh Palace complex. The Lalgarh Palace was built and designed by the Sir Swinton Jacob on the order of Maharaja Shri Ganga Singhji of Bikaner in the Indo-saracenic style and was their personal residence. This palace was a landmark in the architectural history of Bikaner. This palace was built in red sandstone and thus named as Lalgarh Palace. This palace was completed in 1902 after four years. Today this palace has been converted into a heritage hotel. This palace is set amidst vast lush green lawns, lily ponds and fountains.

Location:
Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace is located about 2 kms. from the railway station, 1 kms from the bus stand and 1 kms from the city center.

Rooms:
The rooms in the Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace were earlier used by the royal family itself or by the personal guests of the Maharaja. Most of the rooms are decorated using gold wall paintings and carved wood ceilings. Various typical Rajasthani motifs and designs were used while decorating the hotel. These rooms have now been refurnished keeping in mind their original décor with all the modern facilities and provide all the basic comforts to the travelers. There are about 42 suite and deluxe rooms in the hotel which overlook the lush green surroundings and the clock tower. All the rooms are air-conditioned and provided with the various modern amenities like dressing room, attached bathroom with bathtub and hot and cold water running water supply, refrigerator, color television, telephone with direct dial facility etc.

Dining:
"Swarna Mahal" is a luxurious specialty restaurant which serves authentic Northwest Frontier cuisine. It is located in the erstwhile dining room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. This dining room is decorated with pure gold wall paintings and a gilded carved woodwork ceiling. "Hari Mahal" is the 24 hours coffee shop which serves delicacies from around the world. This coffee shop is located in the study room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. "Chowk" or the inner courtyard is the heart of Laxmi Niwas Palace. Gala dinners with the folk music and dance are also organized in this palace. You can also enjoy a private dinner on the terrace overlooking the lawns. The "Trophy Bar" is the well stocked bar that serves a wide range of drinks and a variety of cocktails. This bar is decorated with trophies from the hunting expeditions of the Kings.

Facilities:
Some of the facilities which are provided to the tourists in the hotel are the royal welcome, parking, round the clock room service and STD and ISD facilities. There is also a conference hall in the hotel which is equipped with all major facilities. The beautiful conference hall was the smoking room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. This room has been witness to many important cabinet meetings of the Bikaner State. The green and gilded wooden ceiling was designed to provide an ambience conducive to serious thinking. In the billiard room the game trophies from all over the world are beautifully displayed and you can also enjoy various games like billiards, chess or cards.