Umaid Bhawan Palace

The palace sits atop a hill overlooking the blue city of Jodhpur. You can catch a glimpse of the palace as you roam around the outskirts of the city which is always a gasping moment. The royal welcome we got is something that will stay as a fond memory. The experience from checking in to having a personal member of staff taking us round the palace for a tour showed the great level of detail and passion the staff had to ensure we were fully settled and welcomed. The grounds are truly spectacular, where a number of peacocks roam freely. The view of the city and the fort are breathtaking. The food was nothing short of a royal banquet - the menu is vast and the staff and chefs would continually check in with us to make sure the experience was personable. The food was truly fantastic and the thali we chose gave the traditional flavour of Rajasthan of which we were already accustomed to. The room was also fantastic, large and fit for a royal experience. We were lucky enough to also visit the horse stables to meet some of the highest performing horses in the polo game. We also had fun taking part in mocktail making with a renowned mixologist, had a full body massage in the spa and found time to enjoy some afternoon tea. There are too many things to note but the experienced was truly topped by Chirag who took some of the best photos of our stay which we shall enjoy for years to come. We plan to stay again in the future, highly recommend the palace to any guest. All staff members played a big role in our stay but a special thanks to Chirag, Sikander, Sidique, Jabar, Chetan, Vikram, Chandler and all other staff that gave us the best experience. We recommend staying at the palace, there is a lot to do and also opportunities to just relax.

Excellent hotel and service. Special thanks to Chetan who spent at least an hour with us taking our photos. Would love to go back to this hotel again.

I spent a weekend with the team at the Umaid Bhawan and it was a magical experience. The property itself is amazing but what really made my trip memorable was the incredible staff. From the moment I arrived until the moment I left I was treated like family. The property is clearly incredible but pales in comparison with the warm and friendly staff. I was a solo traveler but never felt alone but rather treated like a friend. I cannot thank the team enough for a fantastic stay. From my arrival greeting from Sikander to my palace tour with Harsh, to the incredible food prepared by Rodresh and served by Karan, to the amazing massage from Krishna it was a perfect weekend.

Umiad Bhawan Palace is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in the world. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you will feel like royalty. We stayed for 2 nights to celebrate my birthday and the whole stay was brilliant. Whilst the hotel was expensive, we think it was worth the money for an incredible experience. Some of the highlights included: - Being given an upgraded corner room which had a bathroom bigger than most hotel rooms and 2 balconies with amazing views. - The service was so good that every time you left the room and returned, it had been cleaned and additional gifts had been provided. E.g chocolates, cookies, birthday balloons and cakes. - Making use of the facilities such as the pool area, tennis court and spa area which were all made up and ready to go at any time. - the most abundant breakfast we have experienced with unlimited options and an amazing view. - The friendliness of the palace staff which included a personal tour of the property by Sikander. Many of the staff have been working at the hotel for over 30 years and therefore know everything there is to know about hospitality and the palace itself. They give the hotel an ageless charm and add to the sense of history character. - All food which was prepared by Chef Shobit was delicious, especially the Indian meal we had at Risala restaurant. Some of the best food we had during our 2 weeks in India! The only warning that I would give to western travellers is that the service is incredibly hands on. The staff are so attentive that they will even spoon food onto your plate and top up your water every 2 minutes. You will also struggle to be alone around the property as an eager member of staff will always want to see if you need anything/require assistance. We really enjoyed this aspect of being attended to as it was on a different level to anything we had experienced before, but I would understand if some others preferred a more hands off approach. Overall, this is an incredible hotel and anyone who has the opportunity to stay here should jump at the chance to do so! We will make sure to return again someday and hope to see the same staff still at the hotel.

We stayed in Umaid Bhawan as part of our 30th wedding anniversary celebrations and had an amazing time. It’s such a fantastic building and all the staff are lovely and operate to a very high standard. Malvika and her team made our stay special, presenting us with an anniversary cake and a sword to cut it with! We had actually visited the palace 30 years ago, just to look around and have dinner and have great memories from then. So it was a real treat to meet Sikander who had worked there back then and share stories with him. The tour he gave us of the palace was fascinating too. Stay here if you ever get the chance.