| Jodhpur
Hotels >> Umaid Bhawan Palace |
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.
Accommodation |
Maharaja
Suite |
A
stay in Umaid Bhawan Palace would transport you
to the royal world and give you a taste of their
lifestyle. The Umaid Bhawan Palace has a combination
of rooms and suites:
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The once Maharaja
Umaid Singh's own suite. Typically masculine,
the suite is decorated with murals of leopards
from Africa, tigers and horses.
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Maharani Suite |
Once
the private chamber of the Maharani of Jodhpur.
Typically feminine, the suite is done up in pink,
black and chrome. With a private drawing room,
dining room and a little kitchenette, the suite
is complete. Overlooking the beautiful gardens
and the Mehrangarh Fort.
Tucked in the basement of the Umaid Bhawan Palace
is the zodiac swimming pool, private and accessible
to only the residents of the hotel.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace houses a tennis, badminton,
squash and croquet courts. There is also a health
club and billiards room.
The private museum attached to the Palace contains
a small but exquisite set of display section,
exhibiting arms, furniture, antique clocks and
priceless China vases that formed a part the private
collection of Maharajas of Jodhpur.
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Dining
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Location |
| The Trophy Bar, the Risala Restaurant
,the Marwar Hall, the Pillars restaurant and the
Kebab Corner are the various eateries at the Umaid
Bhawan Palace. |
The Umaid Bhawan Palace is 5 kms
from the airport, 6 kms from the railway station,
3 km from the city center and 3 kms from the bus
stand. |
Banquets
and Conference Facilities |
| The Umaid Bhawan Palace has in the
past few years become increasingly popular as a
conference destination. The palace has meeting spaces
available for small and large gatherings. |
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