HOTEL UMED BHAWAN PALACE
	Since olden days, the Maharaos of Kotah (as Kota was formerly called) had always lived in the medieval Fort inside the city. Wanting a modern palace for his personal use, Maharaja Umed Singh II settled for nothing but the best. He commissioned Sir Swinton Jacob, a distinguished officer of the Royal Engineers in the British Army, to design the building. As expected, Umed Bhawan came up in 1905 in the prevalent Indo-Sarcenic style. Plentiful supply of white Khimach and Pink Sandstone from nearby quarries helped, while Italian marble, among other things, had to be
imported for flooring. There was more to the impressive building apart from a peculiar clock tower –Separate zenana (ladies') wing, Durbar Hall (investiture room), Edwardian Drawing Room, Library, Billiards Room, the Banquet Hall and even a cinema hall. Every visiting dignitary, including Queen Mary, who visited Kotah State in 1905, has been entertained at the Umed Bhawan. In 1930, the Palace was enlarged to provide accommodation for Maharaj Kumar Bhim Singh and his bride. George Devon, the designer, took great care to ensure that the new wing blended well with the old. This part of Umed Bhawan remains a private residence while the rest is operational as a WelcomHeritage hotel

Location : Nearest Airport: Jaipur: 242 Km, Nearest Railhead: Kota: 6 Km. ACCOMODATION : 25 air-conditioned rooms including suites with attached bath, hot and cold running water, colour TV in each room, direct dial telephone and 24 hours room service. FACILITIES : • Television with satellite channels • Bar • Telephone with direct dialling facilities • Running hot and cold water • Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine • Credit cards and money exchange • Jogging trail, badminton court, croquet, carom and chess • Conference and banquet facilities • Doctor on call ADDRESS : Kota Rajasthan

Brijraj Bhawan Palace Hotel is a Heritage Hotel. It is also the residence of Maharao Brijraj Singh of Kotah and his family. It was built in 1830 A.D. as the British Residency and later became the State guest house of Kotah in 1900 A.D. Many VVIPs from viceroys, Kings and Queens to Maharaja's and Prime Ministers have stayed here. Lord Curzon visited in 1903. Queen Mary of England stayed here on her visit to 1911. Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi came in 1971.

This colonial style building is situated on the right bank of the river Chambal and commands a magnificent view. Its spacious rooms are graced with elegant period furniture. The drawing and dining rooms are very eye catching, with many personal affects of the royal family. All bedrooms are air-conditioned with attached modern bathrooms, and are equipped with colour TV and telephone with national and international access. Most rooms have a pleasing river view. The well maintained lawns and terrace gardens add to the style of gracious living. An abundance of trees and general greenery in the riverside environ at Brijraj Bhawan Palace ensures the presence of a wide variety of birds. Guests can play croquet on the green lawns here and also enjoy a game of tennis. A badminton court too is being made ready. In fact, guests are tempted to spend the entire winter day soaking in the sun, relaxing, and doing nothing here.

LOCATION : 5 Km from the airport, 3 Km from the railway station, 1.5 km from the centre of town, and 1 Km from the bus stand. ACCOMODATION : 2 Suites, 4 Double, 1 Single. FACILITIES : Continental, Chinese, and Indian Cuisine is served including many specialities of the Hadaoti region. The food is made under the personal supervision of the royal family. Facilities available include laundry, fax the availability of guides and taxis and ample parking. ADDRESS : Civil Lines, KOTA - 324001 (RAJASTHAN) INDIA

Sukhdham, a sandstone mansion was built by the British in 1870. This heritage property was named as Sukhdham in 1922 by late highness Umed Singhji Bahadur. It used to be the official residence of the agency surgon. In 1929, it became the residence of Thakur Prithvi Singhji, general officer commanding, the Kota State forces, who had earlier served with the British Indian army. Now the descendants of col. Thakur Prithvi Singhji are the there to welcome all the travellers.

LOCATION : 5 kms from airport, 3 kms from Railway Station, 1.5 km from down town area. ACCOMODATION : 14 double rooms. Rooms are partially Air-conditioned & Air-cooled. AMENITIES : Multi cuisine restaurant, tennis, conference hall and all major credit cards accepted here.

Facilities : Accommodation with attached bathrooms, Indian, Continental & Rajasthani cuisine. open terraces, room service, running h/c water, cable television, telephone in every room, laundry, doctor on call, Indian and local cuisine, folk dances. The excursions can be taken to Rao Madho Singh trust museum - Kota fort, government museum, Badoli temples - 48 kms, Bundi - 35 Kms and jeep safari to sorsan sanctuary. ADDRESS : Kota - Rajasthan.

The mansion was built in the 18th century. Lying on the banks of theParvan river, it is an excellent specimen of contemporary architecture. The Haveli has an interesting painted entrance which leads to the central courtyard. Balconies surround the Haveli and provide a panoramic view of the river and the fort. Jeep safaris can be arranged to the places of interest around Shergarh. Boating, angling in the Parvan river and entertainment by local folk artists can be organized.

Location : 2 kms from airport, 7 kms from Railway Station, 1km from down town area. ACCOMODATION : 10 double rooms. Rooms are partially Air-conditioned & Air-cooled. Facilities : • Telephone with direct dialling facility • Running hot and cold water • Refrigerator in rooms • Television with satellite channels in rooms • Indian and continental cuisine • • Well stocked bar • Indoor swimming pool and jogging trail • • Tennis, billiards, croquet and masseur • Credit cards and money exchange • Conference facilities • Doctor on call ADDRESS : Mokha Para Kota - Rajasthan.

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