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THE AJIT BHAWAN - JODHPUR
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India's
first Heritage Palace Resort, "The Ajit Bhawan", is a home
to the members of the Jodhpur Royal family. Set in the
serene desert of Rajasthan, Ajit Bhawan stands as an oasis of hospitality
and warm Rajput charm. Built exclusively for Maharaja Sir Ajit Singhji Rathore,
the younger brother of Maharaj Umaid Sinhji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state.
The Ajit Bhawan offers you Old World Elegance with the modern comforts
of a classic heritage resort and the essence of being a guest of
the Maharaja's family.
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Accommodation:
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The Ajit Bhawan has Six
Suites, Ten Luxury Tents and Fifty Eight stylish rooms, where guests
can enjoy a proper night's sleep while experiencing the Rajasthani
hospitality. Each room compliments
the character of the hotel, mixing Raj splendor with a contemporary
twist. The Ajit Bhawan prides itself on upholding first-class
standards, which today's discerning traveler expects. The Garden View
Rooms are always in high demand, with small individual sit-outs for
guest to relax and unwind. A large pool offers a superb location for a
sun deck.
Breakfast is served in the dinning room and yes, the choice of the
buffet is great. But first thing in the morning the view from the
restaurant is spectacular as it looks over the rhombus pool.
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Heritage Room
Services :
- Welcome Drink On Arrival
- telephone lines
- TV
- Air Conditioning
- Cookies
- Mini Bar
- Electronic Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Tea / Coffee Maker
- Complementary Wi-Fi
- Complementary Usage of Business Center (Internet)
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Deluxe Room Services
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- Same as the Heritage Room with the addition of:
- Fruit Basket
- Early Check-in / Late Check-out
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Executive Room Services
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- Same as the Deluxe Room with the addition of:
- Chocolates
- Complementary Ironing Of Clothes
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Luxury Room Services
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- Same as the Executive Room with the addition of:
- Welcome Cake
- 42" Plasma TV
- Complementary Airport Transfers
- Complementary Baby Sitting
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Six Suites Services :
- Same as the Luxury Room with the addition of:
- Bottle Of House Wine
- Jacuzzi
- Steam and Shower Cubical
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Ten
Luxury Tents Services :
- Same as the Executive Room with the addition of:
- Complementary Airport Transfers
- Complementary Baby Sitting
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Restaurants & Bars:
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Dining at The Ajit Bhawan is an occasion by
itself. Our smorgasbord of gourmet restaurants is your ticket to sampling
tasty treats from around the world. Delicious and traditional flavours
are carefully prepared for the evening dinner. For lunch and
breakfast you also have a choice of ordering from the house menu
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Services &
Facilities:
The hotel offers the following services and facilities:-
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When it comes to leisure, there is
certainly no place like The Ajit Bhawan. For a refreshing change from
the buzz of business and the hustle and bustle of your daily hectic
life, there is plenty of live entertainment right under our roof.
We are sure that you will be enjoying our outdoor swimming pool.
Our plethora of services and facilities means that your stay here is
all the luxury you could desire. When it comes to service, we believe
in the service with a touch of Jodhpur Royalty.
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If fitness is your cup of tea, our
fitness centre would offer you an exciting new concept in
executive-style relaxation. Keep in shape at our gymnasium
equipped with a range of fitness facilities.
Weights - Tread Mill -
Stepper - Multi Gym - Cycle - Weights - Sit-up
Bench - Floor Mats -
Yoga (Added Charge)
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History
All the Maharajas of Jodhpur lived and ruled
from the Jodhpur Fort, the Meharangarh. Around a hundred years ago the
Maharaja of Jodhpur decided to build a palace called the Umed Bhawan
Palace. His younger brother Maharaj Ajit Singh who was the Prime
Minister of the state was allotted space to make his home. The Ajit
Bhawan was designed by an English architect and was executed in the
Jodhpur stone. Incorporating the traditional style of gardens
the building was proportionately built with two floors in mind. The
high ceiling ground floor had a mezzanine section regulating cool air
circulation and keeping the rooms cool from the scorching sun in the
summer. The Zennana or the woman’s chambers were on the first
floor. The gates to this section of the Ajit Bhawan Palace were
guarded by specialized and trained unics. The chances of men
wandering in the section of the house was so slim that ladies would
comfortably float effortlessly without a veil, in spite of the
decorum of strict Parda. (A custom where the veil hides the face).
A bell would sound alarming all to clear, when Rani Ajit Singh would
head down the grand staircase to the lady's porch, which had huge
swinging doors that would come close once the Buick would be parked
for her Highness. The main courtyard was a meeting place for a
local dignitaries and people from the villages. The jails, stables, a
temple and our own well were part of the right wing of the house. On
the left wing there was a orchard and in the front of the house the
large gardens. The roof of the house has interesting latticework
and if interconnected two staircases that once led to the ladies wing
of the house.
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