Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur, India
Arguably the jewel in the crown of Taj Hotels' portfolio of plush stays is Umaid Bhawan Palace, a dedicated wing of a glittering palace in Jodhpur, with another wing occupied by the remaining members of the old royal family. Sadly, the Maharajha himself won't be checking you in at the front desk, as glorious as that would be, but after being greeted by a majestic façade of golden sandstone surrounded by 26 acres of gardens you'll be more than consoled by a spectacular lobby set beneath a 105-foot cupola. Showcasing beautiful Art Deco interiors, you don't be disappointed by the rest of the hotel, comprising seriously well-appointed 64 rooms and suites complete with marble bathrooms, the smart Risala restaurant serving Rajasthani cuisine, more casual Pillars café on a colonnaded terrace and the cocktail, wine and cigar Trophy bar, bedecked with hunting paraphernalia. As you'd expect, health and wellness is as much of a priority as wining and dining, which is where the J Wellness Circle spa comes in, offering everything from healing rituals to yoga and Ayurveda meditation. But the best bit? The pomp and ceremony of the service, including a theatrical welcome and on-demand butler.
Key Information
- Rooms: 64
- Starting Rate: $454
- High Season: September-March
- Dining: Risala
- Drinking: Trophy
- At the Hotel: Restaurant, café, bar, spa, meetings, events, spa, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, heated indoor swimming pool, babysitter, car rental, currency exchange, doctor on-call, games room, helipad, heritage walk, indoor banquet spaces, jogging track, kids' activity area, onsite shopping, laundry and dry-cleaning, pet-friendly, shuttle service, smoking lounge, travel desk, vehicle parking, business centre
- 91 291 251 0101
- Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace's Website
Location
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342006
