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Umaid Bhawan Palace , Jodhpur

Umaid Bhawan Palace , Jodhpur

Address: Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur - 342 006 Rajasthan India

Access:

3 kms from Airport Jodhpur
5 kms from Railway Station Jodhpur
3 kms from Bus Stand Jodhpur

Ever since Umaid Bhawan Palace opening In 1977, Umaid Bhawan has remained one of the top heritage hotels in India and the very best in Jodhpur. A splendid example of Indo-colonial & the art-deco style of the thirties, Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world.

It took three thousand artisans 14 years to create this magnificent edifice. Umaid Bhawan Palace at Jodhpur is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The palace was built by 3000 artisans worked over 14 years. The palace consumed one million square feet of the finest marble.

This magnificent pink sandstone palace, built in the 1930s in the art deco style of colonial India is perhaps the grandest of the palace hotels of Rajasthan. Its also home to the current Jodhpur Maharaja. The public rooms are lavish & filled with objects de art. Many of the rooms, though not opulent, have period decor.

Accomodation:

A choice of 98 air-conditioned rooms and suites 3 Conference Halls : When minds meet in the magnificient environs of the Palace, memorable conferences result. A choice of 3 conference, accommodating up to 250 people theatre style.

A Choice of 94 rooms and suites. Each room appointed with the furniture originally created for the Palace. Surpassing the splendor of the other guest rooms are the Maharaja & Maharani Suites originally used by Maharaja Umaid Singh and his Maharani.

In the foyer leading to these suites is a musical fountain made entirely of English crystal. Some of the old retainers of the royal household are still there to serve the needs of present day guests with the gracious hospitality that has always been a unique hallmark of the Palace.

Dining

From informal, all day dining to formal fine dining, guests can savour a selection of spirits, beverages, cuisines and dining experiences. Discover the nuances of local Rajasthani cuisine, enjoy multi-cuisines menus and experience the grandeur of royal banquets as held in the early 20th century.

Risala:

The elegant a la carte restaurant is evocative of the gallantry of the Jodhpur Lancers.

The Pillars:

The Pillars, the inviting coffee shop, offers spectacular views.

The Trophy Bar:

The unique watering hole offers a choice of spirits and beverages.

Rooms & Suites

Guests step into a royal world and lifestyle equipped with luxurious amenities. Each room and suite showcases the Art Deco style with a distinct ambience.

Maharani Suite

The Maharani Suite, originally designed for and graced by Umaid Singhs' Maharani, is aptly dominated by a Norblin mural of the Goddess Kali etched on shining black glass. All in pink, black, chrome and mirror, the suite includes spacious private drawing and dining rooms with an attached kitchenette, a large balcony with a spectacular view of the palace gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort, a dressing room with a wardrobe, and a bath carved out of a single piece of pink Italian marble designed by Norblin.

Maharaja Suite

The Maharaja Suite, once Maharaja Umaid Singh's own suite just across the crystal fountain courtyard, exudes an earthy and masculine ambience. It bears murals of leopards from Africa, tigers and horses, and even of the famed Jodhpur sport, pig-sticking by Norblin that are magnificently complemented by flaming torch lamps in chrome, plush Ruhlmann sofas in faux leopard skin and a delightful secret bar in the drawing room.

Regal Suites

The hotels Regal Suites, designed in Art Deco style, were once reserved for visiting royalty. Each suite is different, with subtle underlying themes of a favourite colour or princely passion.

Deluxe Rooms

Embellished with Art Deco interiors and equipped with modern conveniences, these rooms meet the expectations of the modern traveller even as they offer a glimpse into a privileged bygone lifestyle.