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Bissau Palace Hotel Jaipur

One of the earlier Thakurs of Bissau Shyam Singh was an outstanding if somewhat unconventional ruler -
An Englishman who visited his court in 1808 had this to say "At his palace I saw four Shekhawat Chief's and
cousins - they were plain men, and seemed to be living in great harmony. While some of the others bore strong marks of the effect of opium especially noticeable in their eyes, one of them Shyam Singh seemed remarkably mild and well mannered but scarcely had I crossed the desert when I heard that Shyam Singh had murdered the three others at a feast, stabbing the first with his own hand". This story may or may not be authentic but is quite typical of times and conditions prevailing in that particular era.
To his credit, however, it must be maintained that Shyam Singh was a brilliant general and tactician who hired the services of French mercenaries in his fight against the British and the Jaipur State. Most of the armoury displayed here were a part of Shyam Singh's 'personal effects'.

A whiff of romantic nostalgia.
A 'nautch' girl in traditional attire - very much a part of the 'old world' atmosphere.

Bissau Palace is an elegant traditional hotel built in 1919 and recently renovated. Close to the walled city and overlooking the Tiger fort the Bissau offers an oasis of calm, care, comfort and respite from the 'heat and dust' of the city.

The guest rooms are spacious and comfortable. A gracious hotel with old-world charm and reputation for excellent cuisine and service. An atmosphere pregnant with intrigue, excitement, tragedy. Turreted ramparts enclosing a world of wealth.

There is the lounge and library with its vast collection of royal portraits, old silver and armoury dating back to the 17th century - all mementos of history and time exuding a languid grace of the bygone era.

Modern amenities include a coffee shop, car rentals and swimming pool. The Bissau Palace is not just a hotel, its a way of life…quiet, beautiful, distinguished.

Location
Address : Outside Chand Pole Gate, Jaipur - 302 016. Located just outside the walled city-It is just Ten minutes walk from the City Palace and fifteen minutes walk from Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds). It's 1kms. from the Central Bus Stand, 2kms. from the Railway Station and 15kms. from the Airport.

Accommodation :
Hotel Bissau Palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan provides excellent accommodation facilities to the guests so as to make the stay an enjoyable and memorable one for the guests. The rooms have attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water. All rooms have air conditioners, color televisions with cable connection and 24 hrs room service.

Dining :
The hotel possesses an elegant dining hall in the name of Bhuwaneshwari. The dining hall serves Indian, continental and special Rajasthani cuisies.

Business :
Hotel Bissau Palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan in India provides rooms for holding conferences and meetings. The rooms are well equipped with all the business requirements.

Recreation :
The recreation facilities provided at the hotel include:
Library
Indoor Games
Cultural Programme
Puppet Shows
Visits to the Museum
Swimming Pool
Camel and Jeep Safaris
Jacuzzi

Other Facilities :
The other facilities provided at Hotel Bissau Palace in Jaipur include:
Doctor on Call
Baby Sitting
Travel Desk
Laundry Services
Internet Access
Money Changer
Safe Deposit

City Info :
The founder of Jaipur was the great Maharaja in the name of Sawai Jai Singh II. He founded Jaipur in the year 1727 and was the ruler of Amber. Known as the 'Pink City', Jaipur was the first planned city in India. While on a trip to Jaipur, the tourists must visit the places named City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Amber Palace and Jal Mahal.