Karni Bhawan Palace, Bikaner

Karni Bhawan Palace Hotel Description

Built in a luxurious art deco style, Karni Bhawan Palace was once the residence of the Maharaja of Bikaner. Its Doric pillars, ornamental staircases and large windows are a testimony to an aesthetic brilliance of the past. A part of the HRH Group of Hotels, it has been extensively renovated to provide contemporary services although its original regal character has been preserved. Aesthetically decorated with period furniture and curios and with walls lined with old paintings and photographs, it is reminiscent of an era gone by.

Rooms
The 12 centrally air conditioned rooms at Karni Bhawan Palace are divided into 2 Regular rooms and 10 Art Deco Suites. The rooms are luxuriously furnished with antique furniture and artefacts while old portraits and photographs of the royal family adorn the walls.

Room amenities include a television with satellites channels, mini bar and a direct dial telephone. In addition, the Suites boast of a separate dressing room, sitting cum dining space in the bedroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Like the rooms, the attached washrooms are equally spacious and well equipped.

Dining
Dining options include Manwar, a multi cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Continental, Chinese and authentic Rajasthani delicacies besides Maikada Bar, which serves an exclusive collection of liquor brands. Room service is available round the clock for guests who prefer in-room dining.

Conferences & Banquets
Karni Bhawan Palace offers numerous venues to suit various occasions. While the Committee Room can seat 20 guests in a conference style seating arrangement, a get together for upto 60 guests can be organised on the roof top also referred to as the Top Terrace. The well maintained Palace Lawns can accommodate 20 to 200 guests in a sit-down banquet style arrangement.

Hotel Facilities
Recreation options abound at Karni Bhawan Palace. While the hotel organises camel and jeep safaris into the nearby sanctuary and sand dunes area, in-house entertainment includes puppet shows and folk dance and music performances.

Other facilities available the hotel include a travel desk, car rental service, 24 hour currency exchange, railway station transfers, doctor on call, internet access, safety deposit lockers and same day laundry & dry cleaning service.

Location
Located in the heart of the residential area of the city, Karni Bhawan Palace enjoys proximity to all places of tourist interest within Bikaner. It lies close to the various forts, palaces, temples and bazaars of the city.