Umaid Bhawan Palace

Designed by Edwardian architect Sir Henry Vaughan Lanchester, the award-winning Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the largest private residences in the word and is perched on top of Chittar Hill – the highest point in Jodhpur.  One of the last great palaces to be built in India, this spectacular palace-turned-hotel with its massive domed lobby showcases Indo-Saracenic style of architecture; lavish avant-garde art-deco interiors; walls adorned with family portraits and is spread among 26 acres of verdant gardens. Umaid Bhawan Palace continues to be the home of the descendants of the royal family and offers accommodation in 64 rooms and suites, which are divided between the three major wings – Mardana, Zenana and Royal. The spacious Palace Rooms combine period décor with modern comforts and are set overlooking the courtyard; while the individually designed Historical Suites, opulent Royal Suites and the lavishly decorated Grand Royal Suites offer a glimpse into the lifestyle of the royals. For those seeking the ultimate in luxury – the graceful Maharani Suite and the Maharaja Suite that is more masculine in its outlook and adorned with dramatic frescoes of leopards and tigers are available at a supplement. Offering an enhanced culinary experience are this hotel’s 3 restaurants where guests can indulge in delectable cuisines from around the world. Facilities at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace include outdoor and indoor swimming pools as well as the Royal Jiva Spa offering holistic wellness massages. No stay at Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace is complete without a vintage car ride through Jodhpur and guests staying at this hotel have privileged access to the Palace Museum where private collections of the royal family can be seen.

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