Shaped like the crescent moon, resembling a magnificent tiara, this magnificent palace gazes down into the blue calm of Lake Pichola. 'Shiv Niwas', used to be the imperial guesthouse of the Mewar rulers. Built in the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh (1884-1930), Shiv Niwas has been host to visiting royalty and important people from all over the world, including King George V, in 1905. This elegant palace is now a luxury hotel and you can stay in any of its' imperial, royal, historic, deluxe or regular suites, or rooms, all centrally air-conditioned and heated.