The Maharaja’s Lodge, Ranthambore

The Maharaja’s Lodge, Ranthambore, a heritage hotel set within 12 acres of gardens, is located a 20-minute drive from Ranthambore National Park. Originally built as a hunting lodge, it features original art deco elements in the Dining Hall, Bar, and Lounge. The hotel offers complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, an arcade/game room, a health club, and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy meals at The Dining Room or the snack bar/deli, and relax at the bar/lounge or poolside bar. The hotel provides a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities include conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and free self parking is provided. The hotel is situated 3 km from Sawai Madhopur railway station. Nearby attractions include Ranthambore National Park and Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary. The Maharaja’s Lodge is a heritage retreat nestled within the wilderness of Ranthambore, one of India’s most celebrated national parks and the realm of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Spanning 16 lush green acres, this hotel was originally built in 1933 as a hunting lodge for the Royal Family of Jaipur. Guests are welcomed into this glamorous haven, where jungle adventures and princely legends come alive. The crescent-shaped Art Deco mansion, adorned with vibrant colours, geometric lines, chequered floors, verandas, and distinctive lattice patterns, is a delight for period architecture enthusiasts. Every detail, from the Jaipur coat of arms and royal portraits in the rooms to taxidermy trophies of wild animals on the walls, evokes a majestic past, all while offering the luxury of modern amenities. The verdant grounds, home to a 100-year-old banyan tree, feature a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, organic garden, and a state-of-the-art conference and banquet venue, providing a perfect blend of historical charm and contemporary comfort. The Lodge offers a safari vacation steeped in royal charm, where legends of adventure and indulgence come alive in a truly splendid setting.