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.

Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan palace now runs as a hotel, though part of it is retained as museum and other part as royal residence. The sculpted lawns with sandstone pavements and bouquets of bougainvillea bushes are a soothing sight in this palace. This magnificent palace has a unique feature. The unique feature is that some of the old retainers of the royal household are still there to serve the needs of present day guests with the gracious hospitality. In winter, theme dinners are often organized in the Dal Badal, a 100 year old intricately designed hunting tent, which is set up in the palace. There is a choice of 94 rooms and suites. Each room appointed with the furniture originally created for the Palace. The Regal Suites which were originally used by Maharaja Umaid Singh and his Maharani are also part of this palace. The delicious buffet lunch and dinner is laid out daily at the Marwar Hall.

Some of the various other services available at Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace are Travel Desk, Barber shop, Courier service, Newspaper, Parking, Bar, Banquet, Safe Deposit Box, Conference Facilities, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Billards, Fitness Center, Spa, Tennis Court , Doctor on Call, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Post, Baby Sitting, Currency Exchange, Wake up Service, Private Museum, Village Safaris, etc.

Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace is about 5 km from the domestic airport and 6 km from the railway station. The City Center and bus stand are at a distance of 3 km away from the hotel.