Umaid Bhawan Palace

Celebrating my 21st birthday at Umaid Bhawan Palace was truly one of the most magical and unforgettable experiences of my life. Every single detail was handled with so much warmth, care, and perfection, and the hospitality we received was beyond exceptional. A huge thank you to the incredible staff who made our stay so special: • Pep Singh, the doorman, for always greeting us so warmly • Sikander, our butler, for taking such amazing care of us throughout the stay • Karan, Twisha, Saddique, and Mahaveer for making every breakfast experience so lovely and memorable • Chef Gaurav and Chef Shobit Mathur for the delicious food and special attention to detail • Rudresh for the wonderful dinner service • Khanchand for beautifully decorating our room for my birthday — it was absolutely stunning • Nishu for welcoming us so warmly and ensuring a smooth check-in experience • Vikram for the prompt and thoughtful room service • Bhupender, Shyam, and Prem for the beautiful birthday surprise that made my day even more special • Deepianshi for ensuring such a smooth checkout and for the beautiful parting gift that was such a thoughtful touch The team truly went above and beyond to make me feel celebrated and cared for. The kindness, attention, and effort from everyone made this birthday incredibly special for me and my family. Thank you, Umaid Bhawan Palace, for giving me memories I will cherish forever. I cannot wait to visit again!

My experience at Umaid Bhavan was absolutely amazing. Absolutely stunning property and the staff treat you like royalty . The food was mind blowing and could not find a single fault with the service . I would like to mention Mr. Sikander Singh , Mr. Pep Singh, Mr. Karan, Mr. Mahaveer , Mr. Rudresh, Mr. Saddique , Chef Gaurav , Chef Shobit Mathur , Mr . Khandchand , Mr. Vikram , Mr. Bhupender, Mr. Prem, Mr. Shyam , Ms. Nishu , Ms. Twisha , Ms Deepianshi for their excellent work and how they treated and helped with us with anything we needed. Truly a magical experience and one I cannot wait to visit again.

We recently stayed at Umaid Bhawan Palace to celebrate our anniversary, and there’s no denying that the property itself is absolutely breathtaking. The grandeur, architecture, gardens, and sheer scale of the palace are truly spectacular and unlike anything else. The outdoor areas of the property are stunning — peaceful, expansive, and genuinely memorable. It is easy to see why this property is considered iconic. However, while the infrastructure and heritage value are exceptional from the outside, the actual in-room experience was surprisingly underwhelming for a property of this stature and price point. The rooms felt extremely dated and not particularly well maintained. While we completely understand and appreciate the old-world heritage aesthetic, heritage should not come at the cost of comfort or upkeep. Despite the room category being marketed as very spacious, a large portion of the area was occupied by the living space, while the actual bedroom area felt oddly compact and somewhat claustrophobic. The room also lacked the sense of freshness and refinement one expects from a luxury stay. The flooring often felt dusty while walking barefoot, the overall structure felt very old and heavy, and even basic comfort details were missing. For example, the fan constantly made noise throughout our stay, which took away from the calm and restful atmosphere we were hoping for. We also encountered a couple of lizards during our stay, including one very close to our room, which added to the discomfort. Another aspect that affected the experience was the hospitality style. Throughout the stay, the service often felt extremely pushy and performative. There were constant schedules, tours, photography sessions, follow-ups, and repeated requests for reviews and compliments from staff members. While these gestures may be intended as warm hospitality, they left very little room for privacy, spontaneity, or simply relaxing at our own pace. At times, it felt like we were expected to participate in curated experiences rather than genuinely enjoy the property as guests. For travelers looking for a peaceful, restorative luxury stay, this can become surprisingly exhausting. To be fair, the staff was courteous, and the food was quite good, as is usually the case with Taj properties. But compared to other luxury stays we’ve experienced across India and internationally, this stay felt more overwhelming than indulgent. Umaid Bhawan Palace is absolutely worth visiting for its beauty, history, and magnificence. But if you are booking it expecting a deeply restful and seamless luxury experience, it may not fully match those expectations.

The vacation all and all was perfect, the hospitality given by each and every member of staff was outstanding and beyond what I expected. Specially by Sikander ji and Karan who were prominent in their services. Would definitely come again to such a paradise of a place/palace.

Excellent stay . Everything was just superb the hotel staff is most loving and generous. The food was great