The hotel is located just outside the city walls and a mere 10 minutes' walk from the City Palace and 15 minutes' walk from Hawa Mahal ('Palace of Winds'). The airport is approximately 15 km from the hotel, the railway station is some 2 km and the central bus station is only 1 km away. This elegant and traditional hotel was built in 1919 and has been renovated. The air-conditioned hotel overlooks Tiger Fort and provides an oasis of calm, comfort and respite from the heat and dust of the city. The hotel is known for its old-world charm and reputation for excellent cuisine and service. Facilities include a lobby, room service and a laundry service. The hotel provides excellent accommodation facilities to make each guest's stay an enjoyable and memorable experience. Guest rooms are fully furnished, spacious and comfortable, and complete with amenities such as en suite bathrooms with a shower, bathtub and running hot and cold water, air conditioning, a direct dial telephone and cable TV. Guests may take a dip in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool.