Hotel Bissau Palace – A Favorite for Families in Jaipur
About the Hotel
Historic Palace Accommodations
Hotel Bissau Palace occupies a two-acre property with traditional Shekhawati architecture and art deco interiors featuring Rajasthani frescoes, royal portraits, and a collection of 17th-century antiques and armoury. Air-conditioned rooms include antique furniture, double or twin beds, attached bathrooms, telephones, and personal safes. Deluxe rooms measure 300 sq ft, while suites offer 400 sq ft with private entrances, living areas, balconies with garden views, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers.
Onsite Dining Options
Bhuwaneshwari restaurant serves Indian, Continental, and local Rajasthan dishes. The Poolside Cafe offers sandwiches, quiches, and salads. Breakfast includes pancakes, crepes, eggs, fresh juice, and coffee. Private dining is available at the rooftop, main dining room, or poolside with prix fixe menus curated by the Bissau family. Champagne brunch is served by the pool.
Recreation and Activities
The property features an outdoor swimming pool, two gardens with bougainvilleas, kingfishers, peacocks, and kites. Activities include city sightseeing tours to Amber Fort, Jaigarh, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal; camel safaris through local villages; street food tours for kachoris, namkeen, ras malai, and lassi; Jhalana Leopard Safari; and walks with rescued elephants in Kukas countryside where guests can feed them bananas.
Central Jaipur Location
Located in the heart of the old city, just outside the city walls. A 10-minute walk to City Palace, 15-minute walk to Hawa Mahal, 0.5 km from Chandpole, 2 km from Central Bus Stand and Jaipur Railway Station. Nearby landmarks include Arya Square Mall (0.5 km), Albert Hall Museum (2 km), Jantar Mantar (2 km), and City Palace of Jaipur (2 km).
Hotel Services and Amenities
24-hour front desk provides ticketing services. Free Wi-Fi available in lobby, lounge, and front garden. Daily housekeeping service. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, security system, and first aid kit. The property includes a paneled library with rare book collection and is family-operated with personalized service from the Bissau family who still reside on the premises.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor