Usha Kiran Palace Gwalior

Positioned amid 9 acres of well-manicured lawns, the elegant and opulent Usha Kiran Palace was constructed way back in the year 1880 by H H Maharaj Jayaji Rao Scindia (Scindia Dynasty of the Marathas). This white-and-yellow palace has played host to several royal dignitaries and other VIPs. Today, it has been turned into a heritage hotel and is managed the Taj Hotels.

Filled with world-class conveniences and offering a comfortable royal stay, the guest rooms, suites and villas at the Usha Kiran Palace is elegant and stunning, taking you back into the days of the royalty. There are a total of 40 spacious accommodation options, which have been segregated into categories:

• Superior Rooms

Located on the ground, first and second floors of the property, the Superior rooms offers a picturesque view of the lush lawns/courtyard. The rooms spread in an area of 400 square feet and have handmade heritage floor tiles. The rooms come with one queen-size bed, complimentary Wi-Fi, LED TV with satellite connection, round the clock in-room dining, telephone, refrigerator with mini-bar, tea/coffer maker, 24-hour laundry service, electronic safe, access to swimming pool and fitness center etc. The attached bathroom features bathtub cum shower and premium toiletries.

• Deluxe rooms

Covering an area of 500 square feet, the well-furnished deluxe rooms are placed on the ground, first and second floors. Savor the views of the courtyard or the lawn from your rooms. Antique bedside lamps is a wonderful addition to the rooms. The en-suite bathrooms are spacious and have with complimentary toiletries and bathtub. Enjoy facilities and amenities such as down pillows, LED TV with satellite channels, refrigerator with mini-bar, 24 hour in-room dining, electronic safety deposit, telephones, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee maker, round the clock laundry service, and so on.

• Luxury Suite

Synonym with royalty and sophistication, the luxury suites are spread in an area of 550 square feet. Handmade heritage floor tiles is one of the highlights of the interiors. Your stay is made comfortable with spacious bathroom that have a bathtub, telephone, free Wi-Fi facility, down pillows, round the clock in-room dining, LED TV with satellite channels, electronic safety deposit, in-room telephone, access to the fitness center and swimming pool, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar with fridge and so on.

• Royal Suite

Sprawled in an area of 657 square feet, the Royal suite is true to the royal heritage of the Gwalior city. The private terrace comes with a sit-out area from where you can enjoy the views of the Gwalior Fort and the Jai Vilas Palace. The long-list of facilities include world-class comforts such as flat screen LED TV with satellite connection, canopied bed, round the clock room dining and laundry service, in-built bar cabinet, telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee maker, access to the pool and gym, electronic safe deposit and more. The suite features a separate living room and an attached bathroom where shower cubicle with a rain shower.

• One Bedroom Villa

The luxurious one-bedroom villa covers an area of 900 square feet and offers the views of the plunge pool. Offering intimacy and serenity, these rooms feature one king-size bed, wooden flooring and hand-painted wall motifs, and antique chandeliers. The spacious villa comes with a sun bathing area and a private pool. The attached bathroom is quite spacious and has shower cubicle with a rain shower, bathtub, open-air shower and other complimentary toiletries. The modern luxuries of the villa down pillows, complimentary Wi-Fi services, flat screen LED TV with satellite channels, 24-hour in-room dining, Butler on request, telephone, refrigerated mini bar, 24-hour laundry services, tea and coffee maker, electronic safe, access to the swimming pool and fitness center with steam, iron on request and so on.

• Two Bedroom Villa

Two-bedroom villa is ideal for close friends and families so that they can enjoy their vacation together. Enjoy privacy, luxury and space. Enjoy comforts such as sun bathing area, a private pool, and a private butler. Overlooking the plunge pool, the villa spreads in an area of 1200 square feet and comes with a queen-size as well as king-size bed. Hand-painted wall motifs, traditional chandeliers and wooden flooring looks nice. The huge bathroom has a bathtub, a shower cubicle with a rain shower, open- air private shower area and complimentary toiletries. The other comforts and conveniences of the villa are flat screen LED TV with satellite channels, down pillows, butler (on request), 24-hour in-room dining, telephone, refrigerator, mini bar, 24-hour laundry service, tea/ coffee make, electronic locker, complimentary Wi-Fi, access to the pool and the gym, iron (on request) and more.

• Silver Saloon

A multi-cuisine dining venue, Silver Saloon serves delicacies from Maratha and Nepalese royal kitchens. The other delicacies featured on the menu are from Asian, Indian, and Continental fares. Guests get to choose from an eclectic wine list. Live classical music set the mood perfect.

• Bada Bar

A well-stocked bar, the Bada bar has a vast variety of aperitif, liquor, wine, cocktails and more. The décor is slightly old-world yet interesting. The menu also includes of multi-cuisine dishes to go with the drinks. Another highlight of this restaurant is a 100-year old huge billiards table.

• The Courts

A courtyard café with alfresco dining, The Courts lets you enjoy your multi-cuisine meals both under the star-lit sky and under the blue sky. Enjoy the beauty of the nature during light snacks, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.