About this hotel
General information
Umaid Bhawan Palace rises on a hill above Jodhpur, Rajasthan's Blue City, in 26 acres of gardens. Built of golden sandstone and completed in the 1940s, it is one of India's most striking Art Deco buildings, with arcades, inner courtyards, the sweeping Baradari Lawns and a lobby beneath a 45 m dome.
There are 71 rooms – 26 rooms and 45 suites – all in the Art Deco style, looking out over the gardens, the pool, the city or Mehrangarh Fort. Butlers look after guests; the palace has the J Wellness Circle spa, restaurants serving Rajasthani and international food, and an underground indoor pool, the Zodiac, lined with handmade tiles and frescoes. Days unfold slowly: breakfast in the garden, afternoon tea, candlelit dinners on the lawns.
Location
The palace stands on high ground above the old city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, with views across the city to Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur airport is about 4.5 km away, roughly 15 minutes by car, and the hotel arranges airport pick-ups and drop-offs on request (ideally 24 hours before arrival). A shuttle runs to the city centre, the concierge books chauffeur-driven cars for trips around the city and beyond, and there is a helipad on the grounds.
Spa
J Wellness Circle offers Indian and international therapies built on local natural ingredients and the spa's own oils. Signatures include Vishrama, a deep massage with hot compresses of Indian herbs, the vigorous Pehlwān Mālish in the tradition of Indian wrestlers, Chandana with sandalwood paste and aloe vera, and Sammatva, a yoga-based treatment. The menu also covers Indian aromatherapy, Pada Mardana foot massage, Ventoz cupping, champi head massage, the Drishti eye treatment, the herbal Posha scrub and a signature facial, and an instructor leads yoga and meditation sessions.
Sports & leisure
There is a large outdoor pool, the underground indoor Zodiac Pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a yoga instructor and a jogging track through the gardens. Guests play squash, tennis and badminton, and the games room has billiards, chess, table tennis, carrom and foosball. The hotel arranges tours of the palace and its museum, horse riding at the polo ground, horse-drawn carriage rides, kite flying, Chef's Studio cooking demonstrations and mocktail-making classes. The concierge plans half-day and full-day outings around the city, including Mehrangarh Fort, and trips into the Thar Desert, and there is evening entertainment.
For children
Children have a play area and interactive cookie-making sessions where young chefs decorate their own treats, and a babysitter is available on the premises.
Restaurants & bars
The palace has two restaurants and a bar, and private dinners with their own menus can be set up in quiet corners of the palace and gardens.
- Risala – Indian and Rajasthani cuisine with views of the gardens, the city and Mehrangarh Fort, for breakfast, lunch and dinner;
- Pillars – an open-air café on a colonnaded terrace, looking over the gardens and the city;
- Trophy Bar – wines, cocktails, cigars and finger food;
- Baradari Dining – dinner by candle and torchlight on the Baradari Lawns, facing the palace;
- a champagne breakfast in the bougainvillea garden, afternoon high tea and dinner by the pool under a private canopy.
Swimming
There is no beach. The palace has a large outdoor pool and the underground indoor Zodiac Pool, decorated with handmade tiles and frescoes.
Pets
Pets are welcome: one small pet per room, with any special requirements best shared before arrival.
Rooms
The 26 rooms and 45 suites are decorated in the Art Deco style and look out over the gardens, the pool, the city or Mehrangarh Fort. The largest suites carry their own names and measure 400–450 m².
Each room has butler service, 24-hour in-room dining, daily housekeeping and turndown, a minibar, tea and coffee maker, safe, flat-screen TV and DVD player, pillow and bath menus, robes and slippers, a yoga kit, Forest Essentials or L'Occitane toiletries and Wi-Fi.
Palace Room
An individually decorated Art Deco room with garden views and a generous bathroom. A king-size bed or twin beds, for up to two guests.
Historical 1 Bedroom Suite
A suite with its own decorative theme in green and maroon, a combined bedroom and dining area and a private sit-out over the lawns and courtyards. A king-size bed or twin beds, for up to two guests.
Royal 1 Bedroom Suite
An Art Deco suite with a spacious sitting area and bedroom, looking across the Baradari Lawns and the courtyard to distant Mehrangarh Fort; the Makrana marble bathroom has a tub, a separate shower and double vanity. King-size bed, for up to two guests.
Grand Royal 1 Bedroom Suite
A classically styled suite with original artwork and fine objets d'art, a separate shower and double vanity. King-size bed, for up to two guests.
Mehfil Suite
A suite of coral-pink Makrana marble, handcrafted furniture and embroidered wall hangings, overlooking a quiet courtyard. King-size bed, for up to two guests.
The Maharaja Suite
A suite lined by a long balcony over the courtyard, with a grand bedroom, sitting area and dining space, plus its own spa room and steam room. King-size bed with Frette linen, for up to two guests.
Maharani Suite
The palace's largest suite, Art Deco in pink, black and chrome, with a large private terrace and garden looking over the palace grounds to Mehrangarh Fort. A bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, living room, dining room and private kitchen; king-size bed, for up to two guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.