Bhopal: Royal Palaces Turned To Luxury Hotels

Split by Upper and Lower Lake, Bhopal, the Muslim-dominated capital of Madhya Pradesh tenders diverging cityscapes; varying from Old Bhopal near VIP lake in North with royal palaces turned luxury hotels and New Bhopal, with malls in the South. Established-in 1707, this princely state was once ruled, by the Nawabs of Bhopal who contributed, many heritage structures from Taj-ul-Masajid to Noor-Us-Sabah Palace. These Royal Estates continue to foretell royal stories of a bygone era when Begums were the ultimate Kings.

While Southern Bhopal has broad roads, museums and luxurious resorts, the northern side of the city has ascendency over a maze-like neighbourhood, bulging at the seams of crowded bazaars and mosques. If you plan on sparing no expense to make your Bhopal trip a wonderful memory then here’s a rundown of luxury hotels that were once a Royal Palace and still evince royal vibes.

Noor-Us-Sabah Palace

Qudsia Begum was the 1st Queen or the Nawab Begum to reign Bhopal, further succeeded, by her daughter Sikandar Begum and granddaughter, Queen Shah Jahan. Subsequent, to 25-years of royal administration, Shah Jahan Begum’s son Hamidullah Khan became the 19th-century Nawab of Bhopal. His estate was further inherited, by his daughter Sajia Sultan, who became the mother to Mansoor Ali Khan and grandmother to Saif Ali Khan. With a long history, ascertained in ancient literature, this grand residence has nursed generations of royal protocols and continues to do so, even after hundreds of years. It’s for this reason, Noor-Us-Sabah Palace is a preferred property when it comes to wanting to experience the royal treatment.

Jehan Numa Palace

Another fantastic palace-turned hotel in Bhopal, is the 19th-century Royal residence, Jehan Numa Palace. Dotted by century-old royal treasures, this Heritage property stars a characteristic olio of maximum comfort in a contemporary space. No matter what, the reason for your visit, staying at the princely estate, of Jehan Numa Palace, will acquaint you to a spectacular culinary and hospitality heritage thriving under antiquated colonial designs. The Palace is, in fact, too ‘special’ to be called a hotel.

Jehan Numa Retreat

Extending its legacy to outskirts of Bhopal, is Jehan Numa Retreat, a new addition to the properties listed under Jehan Numa Group. Nestled by the edge of Van Vihar National Park, a sprawling club of natural forests, Jehan Numa Retreat makes for a perfect ‘Spa Resort or a Rejuvenation Getaway’ for those interested in experiencing nature up close in the lap of legendary refinement and sophisticated ambience!