Palatial Splendor in the Blue City
Perched dramatically atop Chittar Hill overlooking the ancient royal desert city of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace represents the golden triumph of 20th-century Rajput architectural majesty. Commissioned between 1928 and 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and masterminded by famed Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the monumental palace melds classical Beaux-Arts symmetry, Indo-Saracenic grandeur, and lavish Art Deco interiors crafted without mortar from interlocking golden-yellow Chittar sandstone.
Spread across 26 pristine acres of manicured gardens where regal peacocks roam freely, the palace is crowned by an extraordinary 105-foot inner dome cupola. Converted into an ultra-luxury Taj heritage hotel in 1997, Umaid Bhawan Palace remains one of the world's largest private residences, retaining an exclusive royal wing where His Highness the Maharaja of Jodhpur still resides. Guests immerse themselves in an authentic royal epoch, complete with private butler service, subterranean Zodiac indoor pool, Stefan Norblin murals, and sweeping vistas toward the towering ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort.
Palace Gallery
Palatial Accommodations
Palace Room
Embellished with authentic Art Deco interiors, mirror-finished terrazzo flooring, and vintage Rajput accents, Palace Rooms balance timeless aristocratic heritage with cutting-edge modern comfort overlooking fountain courtyards or palace lawns.
Historical Suite
Featuring an elegant sitting salon, master bedroom, dedicated dressing area, and a broad stone balcony where peacocks strut across the royal lawns at sunrise. Offers dramatic views toward Mehrangarh Fort.
Royal Suite
Graced with historic oil paintings of Marwar royalty and nobility, an ornamental mock fireplace, an expansive living salon, and commanding vistas stretching across Jodhpur toward the ancient hill citadel.
Grand Royal Suite
Monumental quarters appointed with soaring ceilings, dramatic Art Deco arches, mirrored terrazzo flooring, a grand salon, and a private dining room designed for bespoke multi-course royal dinners.
Maharaja Suite
Exuding masculine panache with bold Stefan Norblin frescoes of leopards and horses, monumental Art Deco furnishings, a secret bar, private dining room, steam room, in-suite spa therapy sanctuary, and broad private verandah.
Maharani Suite
Originally created for the Maharani of Jodhpur, this flamboyant suite is rendered in pink, black, chrome, and mirrors, crowned by Stefan Norblin's mural of Goddess Kali on black glass, an extraordinary bath carved from a single piece of pink Italian marble, and front-row Mehrangarh Fort views.
Royal Culinary Journeys
Risala
Meaning cavalry, Risala commemorates the historic 1918 victory of the Jodhpur Lancers at Haifa. Surrounded by martial portraits and royal memorabilia, guests savor an inventive fusion of Continental recipes and authentic Royal Indian Marwari delicacies paired with rare international wines.
The Pillars
Set along the western rear colonnade of the palace, The Pillars offers alfresco dining with panoramic views over 26 acres of royal gardens and distant Mehrangarh Fort. Enjoy gourmet breakfasts, light lunches, and world-class sunset afternoon high tea.
The Trophy Bar
Capturing the flamboyant lifestyle of the Maharajas, The Trophy Bar is adorned with elephant-foot stools, tiger-skin cushions, hunting trophies, and vintage fishing gear. Serves handcrafted cocktails, aged single malts, and fine Cuban cigars.