Design and Architecture

Despite being built in the 20th century, Hotel Narain Niwas Palace rather strictly follows the aesthetics of traditional Rajasthani architecture, with strong influences of Indo-Saracenic design. The prevalent use of elaborate arches in both passageways and windows is a strong indicator of the blend of both, as well as the use of structural adornments both on the inside and outside of the building.

The Indo-Saracenic influences are relatively muted and are more expressed in the use of chhajja overhanging eaves, and also the minimalist patterns and engravings found in entrances. External amenities like the pool or terraces also express this influence, with their use of geometric shapes and patterns in both design and decoration. 

Cafe Orleans

Mingle in the lighthearted atmosphere of Cafe Orleans, where guests can enjoy an energizing cup of coffee or tea alongside a selection of wraps, salads, soups, and cakes.

Opening hours: 7 am to 9:30 pm

Shikaar Bagh

A restaurant setting more in line with modern aesthetics, Shikaar Bagh features indoor and outdoor dining, as well as rooftop tables underneath a canvas. Similarly, their menu has a wide range of cuisine that appeals to varied modern palates. Diners can find all sorts of dishes, from sushi rolls to pizzas and even dim sum. These also come in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, ensuring everyone will find something they'll love.

Opening hours: 11 am - 11:30 pm

Reservations: Guests can contact the hotel via email to make reservations at their desired restaurant.

Cultural and Outdoor Experiences

Hotel Narain Niwas Palace offers guests a wide and rich range of experiences and encounters for them to thoroughly enjoy their stay while also immersing themselves in the unique local culture of Jaipur.

For indoor experiences, guests can join instructors for personalized 45-minute yoga sessions at the start of the day. Guests can also join cooking classes, where they can learn to cook traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian Rajasthani dishes and observe the delicate cooking involved in classic local cuisine. At night, visitors can watch vibrant performances of Rajasthani culture, whether Kalbeliya, Gair, Ghoomar, Terah Tali dances, or handcrafted wooden puppet shows, which can come up at any given night.

Join Jaipur Heritage Walks, where guests can visit other historical landmarks, heritage sites, and cultural properties that can even be customized based on guest interests. For those keen on nature, there are biodiversity and eco-tourism hotspots guests can visit, such as the Amargarh and Jhalana nature reserves. These reserves, nestled in the nearby Aravalli range, are the first of their kind in India, mainly because they feature over 40 leopards and other kinds of flora and fauna.

Another interesting experience visitors can have is seeing Jaipur from a unique perspective. In partnership with the SkyWaltz Balloon Safari, guests have an opportunity to ride a hot air balloon and see the whole of Jaipur and beyond while floating in the sky. Visitors can tour various historical and cultural attractions by gliding over them, with a unique view that allows them to see everything at once. 

For those looking for an encounter closer to home, the palace’s fellow property, the Castle Kanota, offers a look at the life and legacy of their founder through the General Amar Singh Kanota Museum and Library. General Singh was one of the first Indian officers commissioned in the British Indian Army and a veteran of World War I. He was a scholar and diarist who, besides amassing a personal library of more than 3,000 books, also maintained a daily English diary from 1898 to 1942.

These personal artifacts are stored at the museum alongside a larger collection of Indian historical and cultural treasures. Visitors will be able to see exhibits of war memorabilia, ceremonial arms and armor from all over the world, historical records and land ledgers, and many kinds of traditional Rajasthani art.

Other Celebrations

Whether business meetings, academic conferences, or family reunions, the palace can easily hold such events within its grounds and facilities. The primary space offered by the palace for these kinds of occasions is the Amarbagh Ballroom, which features traditional tapestries and ancient fort aesthetics combined with modern amenities and technologies for contemporary audiences and participants.

The number of guests that the ballroom can accommodate depends on the nature of the event and the configuration chosen for it. The conference configuration can accommodate 150 people, while the classroom configuration can fit 220 people. On the other hand, the theater configuration can fit 270 people, and the cocktail configuration can fit the most at 300 people.

Along with a private lawn adjacent to the ballroom itself, the other dining and accommodation facilities of the palace are also available for events and participants, depending on specific needs and requirements.