Swaroop Vilas

This impressive air-conditioned building in a shade of spotless cream stands tall facing Lake Swaroop. Upon entry, Rajasthani miniatures greet guests on the right. There is a split-level lobby on the left with cushy couches and jharokhas, all done in blue and white. The 24-hour reception has elaborate drawings and meenakari on the walls. The lobby opens into a further enclosure with a charming window seat and huge china tubs of water and floating petals. Services offered by the hotel include car hire, a laundry service, on-call doctor, power back-up, a car park, airport/railway station transfers, currency exchange facilities and assistance with sightseeing and ticketing. Furthermore, a hotel safe, a cloakroom, bar, conference facilities, room service and bicycle hire are provided.

All rooms are en suite and equipped with a shower, luggage rack, cable television, study table, individually regulated air conditioning, intercom and a wardrobe. They offer 24-hour hot and cold running water as well as soap, shampoo and a shower cap. The only ornamentation in the rooms is the pretty, painted ceiling and the paintings behind the bed. A direct dial telephone, Internet access, a safe, minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities also feature as standard.

Guests may enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor swimming pool.