Located amidst 40 acres of landscaped environs, the Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in 1899, for the younger brother of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Converted to a Heritage Hotel in 1994, the hotel has rooms and suites furnished with old colonial style furniture, it is one of the best places to stay in Bharatpur. The heritage hotel combines the thrill of wilderness with the charm of the bygone days. The touch of the modern times is also not lost and the hotel has amenities such as a swimming pool, Ayurveda centre, restaurant and bar.