The town of Kota was once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely state in the 17th century. Apart from the several monuments that reflect the erstwhile glory of the town, Kota is also known for its palaces and gardens. The history of Kota is linked with the history of Bundi. Both Bundi and Kota came under the rule of the Chauhans in the 12th century. The descendents of the Chauhans set up their capital at Bundi and ruled from here. While Bundi was the capital, Kota formed the land granted to the eldest son of the ruler. This arrangement continued until 1624. In 1624, Emperor Jahangir, the great Mughal ruler, partitioned Bundi and made Kota an independent state. Rao Madho Singh, son of the ruler of Bundi, ascended the throne of Kota. It became a part of the British Empire in 1818 and later became a part of the Indian state of Rajasthan, when it gained independence in 1947.

In the cities of Maharajas, the hospitality also tends to treat you like a king. Kota has a number of heritage hotels and heritage resorts to serve you in the most grandeur fashion. Most of the heritage hotels were at once residences of former kings and queens of this region. These heritage hotels that were at once crumbling old structures, have returned to life today because of their renovation and the money coming from the hotel trade. If you are in Kota or for that matter any part of Rajasthan, don't forget to pamper yourself with a royal treatment at any one of these sprawling mansions.

Brijraj Bhawan Palace in Kota was built in the year 1830 as a British Residency and later to be the State Guesthouse of Kota. The palace was temporary home to some of the most famous persons on earth during its heydays and now fully converted and upgraded is welcoming its guests with open arms. The building is built in the colonial style on the right bank of river Chambal. The combination of old world heritage and new age facilities makes Brijraj Bhawan an irresistible place to stay. All the rooms are well - equipped with modern facilities and picturesque views of Chambal river. The hotel provides facilities for badminton, jeep safari, bird watching, and wildlife safaris. You can look forward to the authentic local as well as Indian, Continental, Regional, and Chinese food at the hotel's restaurant. In total, the hotel has 7 rooms of which 2 are suites, 4 are doubles, and 1 is single.