Palace Rd, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006, India
One of the largest residences in the world, Umaid Bhawan Palace still houses the royal family of Jodhpur in one part of the huge palatial mansion, while in the other part guests can comfortably check in to enjoy a never before holiday experience. Depicting eastern and western design techniques and sensibilities, Umaid Bhawan Palace is an elegant heritage hotel that is today a property of the prestigious Taj group.
Accommodation in the Umaid Bhawan Palace is as regal, as regal can be. This palace, one of the best in the world, is a converted heritage hotel and therefore guests here can surely relish living life like an Indian king! The 64 guestrooms of the palace hotel have been classified as palace rooms and suites. Their details have been mentioned below:
Palace Rooms
With attached balconies to offer you interesting views of the inner courtyard, stately decor reflecting the grandeur of the yesteryears, and the palace rooms continue to play host to numerous guests in this palace hotel. The artistic themes that float through each of the guestrooms in this variety enhance the pleasures of your stay here.
Suites
There is not just 1 but 4 distinct categories of suites that one can pick from in the Umaid Bhawan Palace – historical suites, royal suites, maharaja suites and maharani suites. Just as the name suggests; each of the suite type presents a distinct theme, mood, and essence of a palatial stay, here in Jodhpur. While some of the suites facilitate views of the Mehrangarh Fort standing at a distance, other suites enable guests to feast on the courtyard views. Yet there are a few suites that enable guests staying in them to treat themselves to the utmost luxury that is simply fit enough to treat the royalty themselves.
Dining experiences in the Umaid Bhawan Palace are as impressive as the palace itself. Guests have several options to pick and choose from depending upon their preferences and taste. All day dining, formal dining and even grabbing a bite on the go – Umaid Bhawan Palace offers you a plenty.
Risala
The splendid interiors of this restaurant are fitted with antiques and portraits to enhance the pleasures of one’s dining. A la Carte menu is what one can savour on while here.
Sunset Pavilion
Offering a range of international grilled and barbeque varieties; the Sunset Pavilion of the Umaid Bhawan Palace surely takes alfresco dining to the next level.
The Pillars
This is the in house coffee shop of the hotel that is located in one of the most tranquil corners of the hotel. The veranda in which the eatery is located features tall and accurately chiselled pillars, thus giving the restaurant its name. The daylight adds to the beauty of the overall ambience of this place.
The Trophy Bar
For beverages and spirits to lift up your mood, you may visit the Trophy Bar. The eclectic mix of themes in the interior decor makes the experience all the more enjoyable.
