Umaid Bhawan Palace

Jodphur, India

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Stay at Umaid Bhawan Palace

Situated on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodphur, this spectacular piece of Rajasthan’s heritage was built between 1928 and 1943 as a symbol of new Jodphur. Home to the Jodphur Royal Family and the world’s sixth largest private residence, the palace offers its guests an unforgettable experience.

Not only can the Umaid Bhawan Palace be seen from miles around, but it affords it’s guests the most spectacular views of the historical Blue City, the vast rolling sand dunes and the Mehrangarh Fort. Surrounding the Palace are 26 acres of immaculately maintained gardens which are beautifully looked

after and are home to a muster of peacocks. Everything about this hotel is breathtakingly impressive.

Each room is decorated in an art decor style and is luxuriously comfortable. Guests can relax at the Trophy Bar and enjoy the large selection of alcoholic beverages and cigars, having dined beneath the colonnaded veranda. The hotel is equipped with every amenity a guest could possibly want including a spa and indoor swimming pool, as well as providing its guests with a host of activities to explore the City of Jodphur in all its glory.

Why we love it

Voted the Best Hotel in the World-The Umaid Bhawan Palace is sure to impress.
Set in 26 acres of garden, guests can enjoy the very best view of the ‘Blue City’
Home to the Jodphur Royal Family, The Palace is steeped in history and myth

Facilities

Air Conditioning

Swimming Pool

Gym

Spa

Restaurant

Bar

Experiences

Private Dining

Organise the meal of a lifetime with bespoke menus and at a private table by the lake, turning dinner into an occasion you'll never forget.

Heritage Walk

Explore the former home of the Jodhpur royal family and the sixth-largest private residence in the world on a heritage walk of the hotel.

Spa

Treat yourself to an Ayurvedic treatment or a traditional Indian foot massage at Jiva Spa - well deserved after a long day of sightseeing!

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The Gibsons

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