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The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

Srinagar has an array of luxury hotels and each one of them offers excellent staying facilities along with world class services. If luxurious and comfortable stay in Srinagar is what you are ultimately looking at then there is no match for The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar. Located at a place surrounded by beautiful landscapes, this luxurious hotel caters to all types of services ranging from sumptuous food to relaxing spa. Read this document to know more about The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar.

The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

About Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Surrounded by magnificent ranges of the Himalayas and overlooking the placid beautiful lake of Srinagar, the Dal Lake, the Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar used to be the residential place for the royal family of Kashmir. Designed and built under the supervision of the then king Maharaja Pratap Singh, this palace turned hotel was built in the year 1910. The hotel is not only known for its significant architecture or wonderful staying facilities but it is also a heritage place of immense historical value.  Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Mountbatten were among the significant people who came here. The Chinar Tree in the courtyard of this palace turned hotel had witnessed meeting between Mahatma Gandhi and the then ruler of Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh.

There are 113 rooms and suites in this hotel. The hotel also houses ten luxurious cottages. There are four restaurants, bars, conference and banquet rooms and a shopping area within this hotel. The hotel also prides itself with an ultra-modern spa. Rejuve - The spa of Lalit Grand Palace has a health club, a gymnasium, a salon and a swimming pool that remains opened throughout the year.

Interior of The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

History of Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar was called Gulab Palace and it was the residence of the members of the royal family of Kashmir. Though the palace was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh, the beautiful interiors including carpets, furniture, upholstery and showpieces were done by Maharaja Hari Singh, nephew of Maharaja Hari Singh. During the rule of Maharaja Hari Singh, eminent guests were invited to this palace and were served some of the finest local and Rajasthani cuisines by the king and the queen. When Maharaja chose to settle down in Mumbai immediately after the independence of India, Gulab Bhavan got converted into a five start hotel named The Grand Palace. This was done in the year 1956.

Facilities at the Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Following are the various facilities that Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar offers. Read about the facilities in detail.

Gadren of The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

Rejuve – The Spa

At this signature spa of this Srinagar Hotel, guests can enjoy many types of massages and natural therapies. Ayurvedic and herbal massages along with yoga sessions are available at this spa. There is also a gymnasium, salon and all-weather swimming pool. Spas and its other facilities are open for the non-residential guests as well.

Timings for spas and its other facilities:

Spa is opened from 7 AM to 9 PM
Salon is opened from 9 AM to 7 PM
Swimming Pool is opened from 7 AM to 9 PM
Gymnasium is opened from 7 AM to 9 PM
Phone No.: 0194 250 1001

Shopping Facility

This hotel has a shopping arcade which showcases many types of Kashmiri items such as shawls, handicraft items, traditional dresses and accessories, herbal products, jewelry items, fashion items and decorative pieces. The shop remains opened from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Business Center

The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar has a beautifully decorated and equipped business centre. The business centre can be used 24 x7 and is equipped with all the essential requirements of a business such as work stations, Wi-Fi connection, and secretarial services.

Front view of The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

Concierge Service

Caretakers at the Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar take care of their guests very passionately. They help the guests in having their sightseeing and other tours arranged, booking of rail and air tickets, babysitting, car rentals, and assistance for luggage keeping, dry-cleaning services and others. 

Dinning at the Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Guests get endless choices of food at this luxurious hotel. Guests can have breakfast, dinner and lunch at the restaurants of Lalit Grand Palace. The food offered here are authentic Kashmiri Dishes and also the cuisines from all over the world as per preferences of the guests.

The Chinar

This multi-cuisine restaurant is popular for its buffet arrangement. The restaurant offers some of the best traditional food items that are exclusively cooked with the spices and aromas of Kashmir. The signature mark of this restaurant is maintained by its interiors where every tabletop has an image of colored Chinar Tree created on tiles.
The Breakfast Buffet Timing: 7.30 AM to 10.30 AM
The Lunch Buffet Timing: 12.30 PM to 3.oo PM
The Dinner Buffet Timing: 7.30 PM to 11 PM
Contact Number for table reservation: 0194 250 1001

The Chinar Garden

This open air restaurant offers multi-cuisines across the world and guests can enjoy the beautiful views of Srinagar Valley and the beautiful Dal Lake while they enjoy delicious food. The restaurant remains open from 11 AM to 8 PM.

Phone Number for Table Booking: 0194 250 1001

Dal Bar

Dal Bar of Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar is not only popular for its good quality drinks but captivates guest with its wonderful interiors decorated with the combination of stones and timber. Along with exclusive quality cigars, guests get some of the best quality wines and liquors from around the world. Delicious snacks are also served along with premium quality drinks. The bar remains open from 11 AM to 11 PM.

Phone Number for table booking: 0194 250 1001

Rooms Types at Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar offers different types of rooms and suites for accommodations. Find here the details of rooms and suites of this hotel where guests get luxurious accommodation facilities along with some of the best amenities of 5-star accommodations.

Rooms at The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

Deluxe or Super Deluxe Rooms

The rooms offer luxurious stay along with captivating decoration that is complemented with the wooden furniture and fine furnishings. The living space of these rooms is 224/470 square feet. The rooms either overlook the Dal Lake or the beautifully landscaped garden. The rooms are provided with 40” Plasma TV, a writing desk, mini bar, tea or coffee maker, bathrooms with shower enclosure, wardrobe, complimentary packaged water and high speed LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity. Guest can get DVD player, hair dryer, ironing board, board games on request. Housekeeping is done two times a day. These rooms are for 2 adults and 2 children and extra bed is allowed. The daily tariff is Rs. 15,500.

Deluxe Palace Suite

These rooms have living space of 400 square feet to 900 square feet and two adults and two children are allowed. These suites are provided with a bedroom, bathroom, guest powder room, a writing desk and a living room with separate seating area. Each room has a 40” Plasma TV, an electronic safe, tea/coffee maker, mini bar, high speed LAN or Wi-Fi connectivity. The bathrooms have bath tub or shower cubicle. The rooms have large wardrobe and direct dial phone with ISD facilities. Housekeeping is done twice daily and on request hair dryer, DVD Player, board games etc. can be given to the guests. The tariff of these room starts from    Rs.19, 000. Extra bed is allowed in these rooms.

Premium Palace Suite

These rooms overlook panoramic Dal Lake or spectacular gardens and have a master bedroom, a living area with dining table and a bathroom. The rooms are for two adults and two children and extra bed is allowed. The rooms are provided with 40” Plasma TV and on request DVD player is given. The room space is about 400 sq ft to 900 sq ft with finest furnishing, flooring and spectacular art works for the interiors. Bathrooms have shower cubicle, a wardrobe, bath tub and other accessories. The room tariff starts from Rs. 22,000.

One Bedroom Cottage

These cottages have about 1275 square feet of living space and are provided with sofa and dinign table. There is also a guest powder room and a writing table. These ceilings of these cottages are decorated with Khatambandh Art Form, a kind of traditional Kashmiri Art Form.  The kitchen room is provided with gas oven, refrigerator and microwave. Electronic safes, on-call butler services, tea or coffee maker, LAN and Wi-Fi Connectivity, mini bar, telephone, hair dryers, telephones and attached bathrooms with shower enclosure, bathtub and wardrobe are provided. The roof tariff starts from Rs. 32,000 and these rooms are for two adults and two children with a provision of extra bed.

Suites of The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

Deluxe Palace Cottage – Two Bed Room

The living space of these rooms is about 1936 square feet and the ceilings are decorated with Khatambandh Art Form. The cottages have two bedrooms along with bathrooms, a powder guest room, a kitchen with all modern gadgets, a living room with sofa set and a dining table. On call butler service, 40” Plasma TV, electronic safe, Internet and Wi-Fi, tea or coffee maker, writing desk, mini  bar, and bathroom with wardrobe, bathtub and shower cubicle are provided. The room is meant for two adults and two children and the room tariff starts from Rs. 45, 000.

Premium Palace Cottage – Two Bed Room

These cottages are elegantly designed with Kashmiri architecture and are decorated with various traditional Kashmiri Art Forms where mostly timber is used. From these rooms guests get the panoramic views of Dal Lake and forests consist of Chinar Trees. The rooms have living space of about 1936 square feet and have a living room with sofa set, writing desk and a dining table. The kitchen has gadgets like refrigerator, microwave and gas oven. Rooms have attached bathrooms with wardrobe, bathtub and shower enclosure. There is an electronic safe, tea or coffee maker and 40” Plasma TV in each of these cottages. The room tariff starts from Rs. 50, 000 and the rooms are for two adults and two children with an provision of extra bed.

Maharani Suite

These suites are of 1200 square feet of living space and are provided with bedroom, living room with sofas, couches and writing table. There is a guest powder room and a dining area along with lavish bathroom. The decoration of these suites showcase royal era of this palace where rooms are furnished with beautiful Kashmiri carpets and antique furniture and showpieces made of Deodar Wood. The rooms have mini bar, electronic safe, tea or coffee maker, LAN and Wi-Fi connection, and complimentary fruits and cookies. The room tariff starts from Rs. 42,000.

Maharaja Suite

These suites of Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar are the ultimate destination for luxurious stay. These suites are meant for two adults and two children with the provision of extra bed. Artistic wood crafts, Kashmiri Art Forms, beautiful curtains and unbeatable flooring make these suites one of the best places for the most luxurious stay. With a living space of 2000 square feet, Maharaja Suites have 2 bed rooms, a living room with a couch and a dining table. The living room is also provided with a coffee table. There is a guest powder room, a personal library, butler service, and in-room entertainment system. Complimentary cookies and fruit platter is also available with these suites. Mini bar and tea or coffee maker is available in the Maharaja Suites. Bed rooms and the living room have got 40” Plasma TV with DVD players with them. LAN and Wi-Fi connection is given to the rooms and there is also the facility of board games. The attached bathrooms have shower enclosure, bath tub and a huge wardrobe along with other daily accessories.  The room tariff is Rs. 1, 25,000.

View of The Lalit Grand Palace in Srinagar

Location of the Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Lalit Grand Palace is located very close to Srinagar International Airport. The hotel is only 45 minutes’ drive from the airport. Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar is located on Gupkar Road in Srinagar. The city center of Srinagar is only 4 KM from this hotel and Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium is only 2 KM away from this hotel. The Botanical Garden of Srinagar, Royal Springs Golf Course and the Shankaracharya Reserved Forest is also located in the close vicinity of this hotel.

The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar
Address:

Gupkar Road
Srinagar – 190001
Phone No.: 0194 250 1001 / 0194 250 1002
Fax No.:
0194 250 1003
Email Id: Srinagar@thelalit.com
Website: www.thalalit.com

Whether you are a domestic tourist or an international one planning your next vacation in Srinagar, you would really get ample opportunities to pamper yourself with a royal stay at the Lalit Grand Palace Hotel in Srinagar. Find here the information about the restaurants and bars of this hotel.

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