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Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel, Jodhpur, India Luxury Vacations, Honeymoons and Travel Packages Jodhpur, India

Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world – set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens.
Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, this golden-yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale, in the fashionable Art Deco style of that time. After 15 years in construction, the 347-room palace was finally completed in 1943 – and has served as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal family since.
Designed by renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. Its majestic 105-foot high cupola is influenced by the Renaissance, while the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. The lavish interiors with gilt furniture and elegant artwork follow the Art Deco style, complemented by the exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Accommodations
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.
Royal Suites
Luxurious Art Deco style offering with mirror finished terrazzo and large bedroom and sitting area, overlooking Palace Lawns and fountain courtyard. These are extremely spacious with a living room (area), a bedroom, bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony. These suites overlook the well-laid out gardens of the palace (in the mornings peacocks strut on the lawns); and in the distance the city and the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort, perched atop a hill. Since the palace is built with a melding of Art Deco and Indian elements, these design styles run through these suites.
Paintings of Marwar/ Jodhpur royalty and nobility adorn the walls and herald a regal welcome for those entering this space. A mock fireplace adds to the sense of drama of these suites.
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. These suites have a private sit-out with stunning palace views of the panoramic lawns or courtyards.
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.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Facilities & Services
Guests can look forward to a range of efficient facilities and services
Hotel Business Services include :
- Business Centre
- Laptop/pagers/cellular phones/computers on hire
- Library
- Multimedia computers
- Secretarial services
- Telephones with international direct dialling
- Workstations
Hotel Leisure and Other Services include :
- 24 hour Room Service
- Billiards, Tennis, Squash, Croquet & Jogging Track
- Credit Cards & Money Exchange
- Doctor and Beautician on Call
- Fitness Centre
- Golf, Horse Riding & Polo arranged on request
- 'Jawaharat' Boutique for ethnic jewellery, garments and souvenirs
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning
- Mini Refrigerators
- Palace Museum & Library
- Palmist/Astrologer
- Private Auditorium / Home Theatre
- Shopping Arcade - Books, Garments, Antiques
- Televisions with satellite channels
- Temperature-controlled indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Travel Counter
- Two restaurants and the Trophy Bar
Meeting Rooms & Banquet Facilities include :
Four venues area available for business meeting that comfortably accommodate from 40 to 300 persons in theatre seating. Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, meeting breaks and cocktail parties.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Dining
Food and Wine
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. Attire: Smart casual
The Pillars :
The Pillars, the inviting coffee shop, offers spectacular views. Attire: Smart casual
The Trophy Bar :
The unique watering hole offers a choice of spirits and beverages. Attire: Smart casual
Recreation at Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace offers a range of fitness, recreational and fun activities.
Fitness and Fun include :
- Palace Museum & Library
- Health Club
- Jawaharat Boutique
- Temperature-controlled indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Tennis & Croquet
Dining Experience - Outdoor
- Baradari theme dinners
- Daawat E Mehrangarh (experience dinner at the Mehrangar Fort)
- Dinnner experience at the Fountain courtyard
- Flaming Torch dinners
- Sundeck lunches under maharaja tents
- All of above can be experienced with a sprinkling of Rajasthani folk art performances
Dining Experience - Indoor
- Dining at the restaurants
Spa and Relaxation include :
The Taj Spa offers guests an unparalleled experience, in the perfect environment of lavish comfort and pampering. Boasting both Eastern and Western spa treatments, this luxurious spa ensures that guests leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and utterly in bliss.
Recreation outside the hotel include :
- The Sand Dunes Experience
- Village Safari
Meeting Rooms & Banquet Facilities include
Four venues area available for business meeting that comfortably accommodate from 40 to 300 persons in theatre seating. Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, meeting breaks and cocktail parties.
Incentives available at this Hotel :
Ali Akbar , a theatre housed in the palace can seat 100 and is suitable for films screenings, , lecture-demonstrations and conferences.
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