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The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar is a heritage palace on Gupkar Road with 113 rooms and suites, including 10 cottages, according to the hotel's own site, read on 6 November 2026. The hotel calls itself a 5 star property and gives 18 km to Srinagar airport. Soun Kashmir books it with a cab or package.
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At a glance
- Address
- The LaLiT Grand Palace, Gupkar Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001 (the hotel's contact page)
- Rooms
- 113 palace rooms and suites, including 10 cottages, says the hotel; Trip.com lists 109 rooms
- Class
- The hotel's own page calls it a luxury 5 star hotel
- History
- The hotel says Maharaja Pratap Singh designed and built it in 1910; Wikipedia says work began that year and it became a hotel in 1956
- Airport
- 18 km on the hotel's page; listings give 13.3 to 18.5 km and a drive of 24 to 45 minutes
- Dal Lake
- The hotel says its lawns overlook Dal Lake; listings put the water 1.2 to 3.4 km away
- Pool
- An all-weather indoor swimming pool, listed by the hotel
- Dining and bar
- The Chinar, The Chinar Garden and Dal Bar, which the hotel says serves spirits, wines and malts
- Check-in
- The hotel's page prints no time; Trip.com and Kayak give 14:00 in and 12:00 out
- Rates
- Not printed here: they change with the season and room, so ask for a quote
- With Soun Kashmir
- Booked on its own or with a cab, an airport pickup and sightseeing
What is The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar, and who built it?
It is a former royal residence on Gupkar Road, in the eastern part of Srinagar, now run as a hotel by The LaLiT group. The hotel says Maharaja Pratap Singh designed and built the palace in 1910, and describes it as the former palace residence of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. Wikipedia lists the building as Gulab Bhavan and gives a slightly different account, set out below.
| Source | What it says about the palace |
|---|---|
| The LaLiT (the hotel) | Designed and built by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1910; a Chinar tree in the courtyard was where Mahatma Gandhi met Maharaja Hari Singh; guests have included Lord Mountbatten |
| Wikipedia, Gulab Bhavan | Construction began in 1910 under Maharaja Pratap Singh, with the main push under Maharaja Hari Singh; converted into a hotel in 1956; Bharat Hotels took it over in 1998; rebranded as LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar in 2008 |
The two accounts differ on whether the palace was finished or only begun in 1910. The hotel calls itself a luxury 5 star property on its own page, and that is the only star claim this page repeats.
How far is it from Srinagar airport and Dal Lake?
Srinagar International Airport is 18 km away and the railway station 13.9 km, as the hotel's page counts them, while listings that measure differently print shorter or longer figures. The spread is wide enough that you should plan the transfer in advance.
| Source | Airport | Dal Lake and city |
|---|---|---|
| The LaLiT (hotel's page) | 18 km | Lawns overlooking Dal Lake; no figure given |
| Trip.com (UK site) | 18.48 km | Srinagar Dal Lake 1.2 km |
| Five Star Alliance | 18 km, about a 45-minute drive | Lal Chowk 4 km |
| Momondo and Kayak | 13.3 km, about 24 minutes in traffic | Dal Lake 3.4 km; centre 5.4 km |
Our Srinagar airport taxi page explains how a pickup is arranged, and the hotel itself lists a 24-hour transfer service.
How many rooms does it have, and what facilities does the hotel list?
The hotel counts 113 palace rooms and suites, ten of them cottages, and describes antique furniture, ethnic carpets and local handicrafts in the interiors. Its page names these facilities:
| Facility | What the hotel says | Worth asking |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor pool | An all-weather indoor swimming pool | Opening hours |
| Wellness | Wellness facilities, without a treatment list on the page | Treatments and charges; Trip.com lists a spa at extra cost |
| Restaurants | The Chinar, a multi-cuisine restaurant with buffet and a la carte meals, and The Chinar Garden for open-air dining | Meal plan and dietary needs |
| Bar | Dal Bar, serving premium spirits, wines, malts and finger foods | Opening hours |
| Room service and concierge | 24-hour in-room dining with a multi-cuisine menu; a 24/7 concierge | Whether your plan includes meals |
| Events | Over 4,000 sq ft set aside for banquets and conferences | Needed only for group bookings |
What are the check-in time and the pet rule?
The hotel's page prints neither, so go by the third-party listings and ask the hotel to confirm. Trip.com and Kayak give check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00, and Trip.com says pets are not allowed. Ask for both answers in writing, especially if your flight lands early.
Who is a palace stay for, and how does it compare?
| Traveller | Why it may suit | Worth asking |
|---|---|---|
| Couples marking an occasion | A heritage building, a pool and a bar, with lawns the hotel says overlook the lake | The room category and the dinner plan |
| Families | 113 rooms and suites, 10 of them cottages, so a group can ask for rooms close together | Whether the rooms sit in one wing or in cottages |
| Travellers who like history | Palace architecture and the Chinar tree courtyard | Whether the hotel offers a tour of the building |
| Guests ending a trip | A night before a flight, in a hotel with a 24/7 transfer service | Check-out and the road to the airport |
For a modern city hotel, see Four Points by Sheraton Srinagar; for a lakeside view from a conventional room, see Taj Dal View; for a night on the water, see Mascot Houseboats or Chicago Group of Houseboats. Couples can compare our Kashmir Honeymoon, listed at ₹21,550 for 10 days, and ask for a custom quote that swaps in a palace night.
How do you book it with Soun Kashmir?
Tell us the dates, the number of rooms and what you hope to see, through the contact page, by phone or on WhatsApp. Ask the planner to compare the options, explain what each rate includes and confirm the rooms before you pay. A planner can add a cab, the airport pickup and a shikara ride on Dal Lake to the same quote.
Soun Kashmir is an independent travel company and is not part of the hotel, so the stay is confirmed with the property and the hotel's own terms apply. You can also browse our Srinagar hotel booking page and the full hotels list.
Where do the facts on this page come from?
On 6 November 2026 we read the LaLiT page for the Srinagar hotel and its contact page, and Wikipedia's article on Gulab Bhavan, last edited on 24 August 2026. The distance, check-in and pet figures come from the Trip.com UK listing, the Momondo and Kayak listings and Five Star Alliance, which are third-party sites and disagree with each other. Rates, hours and rules change, so confirm them with the hotel when you book.
Questions and answers
How many rooms does The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar have?
The hotel's own page lists 113 palace guest rooms and suites, including 10 cottages. Trip.com prints 109 rooms, so go by the hotel's figure and ask which category your quote covers.
Is The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar a 5 star hotel?
The hotel's own page calls it a luxury 5 star hotel. We repeat that as the hotel's claim, and classifications can change, so ask the hotel if the category matters to your booking.
Who built the palace, and when?
The hotel says Maharaja Pratap Singh designed and built it in 1910. Wikipedia says construction began that year and was pushed on under Maharaja Hari Singh, and that it became a hotel in 1956.
How far is it from Srinagar airport?
The hotel's page says 18 km. Listings range from 13.3 to 18.5 km, with a drive of about 24 to 45 minutes depending on the source and the traffic.
Does the hotel have a pool, a spa and a bar?
The hotel lists an all-weather indoor pool, wellness facilities and Dal Bar. Its page names no spa treatments, and Trip.com lists a spa at extra cost, so ask before you rely on it.
Are pets allowed at The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar?
The hotel's page states no pet rule. Trip.com says pets are not allowed, so ask the hotel and keep the answer in writing.
Can Soun Kashmir book the palace with a cab and sightseeing?
Yes. A stay can be booked on its own or with a cab, an airport pickup and sightseeing, and the quote lists exactly which pieces are in the price.
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