Lalita Mahal Palace

Lalita Mahal Palace

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Lalita Mahal is a heritage building standing on a beautiful location overlooking the Chamundi Hills. It was commissioned by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1921 for the exclusive stay of the Viceroy of India. It was designed by E.W.Fritchley from Mumbai in the Renaissance style with concepts from the Italina palazzo and English manor. The royal guest palace has now been converted into a five-star hotel of the India Tourist Development Corporation of the Government of India. It is one of the most expensive hotels and the hospitality here is supposed to be “Royal” just like the origin of the hotel! However, the heritage the Palace has been well-preserved; right from the viceroy room, banquet hall and dancing hall to the Italian marble staircase – all have been carefully maintained. The dancing and banquet halls have been converted into dining halls and are also made available for meetings and conventions. To suit the requirements of the hotel, modern conveniences have been provided in its interior. However, old fixtures and furniture, elevator, and portraits are well preserved. The vast lawn, though reduced in, is being well taken care of, with fountains and parking spaces for vehicles. The side lawns are made available for tea and cocktail parties. The hotel is also now equipped with a swimming pool. If you want to land in the lap of “Royal Luxury, you must stay here.