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.

Facilities
Guests can savour the grandeur of one of the world’s most spectacular palace hotels with a choice of 64 luxurious rooms and suites.

Rooms & Suites
Guests step into a royal world and lifestyle equipped with luxurious amenities. Each room and suite showcases the Art Deco style with a distinct ambience. 

Maharani Suite 
The Maharani Suite, originally designed for and graced by Umaid Singhs' Maharani, is aptly dominated by a Norblin mural of the Goddess Kali etched on shining black glass. All in pink, black, chrome and mirror, the suite includes spacious private drawing and dining rooms with an attached kitchenette, a large balcony with a spectacular view of the palace gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort, a dressing room with a wardrobe, and a bath carved out of a single piece of pink Italian marble designed by Norblin. 

Maharaja Suite 
The Maharaja Suite, once Maharaja Umaid Singh's own suite just across the crystal fountain courtyard, exudes an earthy and masculine ambience. It bears murals of leopards from Africa, tigers and horses, and even of the famed Jodhpur sport, pig-sticking by Norblin that are magnificently complemented by flaming torch lamps in chrome, plush Ruhlmann sofas in faux leopard skin and a delightful secret bar in the drawing room. 

Regal Suites 
The hotels Regal Suites, designed in Art Deco style, were once reserved for visiting royalty. Each suite is different, with subtle underlying themes of a favourite colour or princely passion. 

Deluxe Rooms 
Embellished with Art Deco interiors and equipped with modern conveniences, these rooms meet the expectations of the modern traveller even as they offer a glimpse into a privileged bygone lifestyle. 

The choice of grand, elegant and informal halls, lawns and courtyards offers several venues for conferences and private parties. Special theme evenings can be organized at varied venues including a sand dune. 

Meeting Rooms & Banquet Facilities include:
Four venues area available for business meeting that comfortably accommodate from 40 to 300 persons in theatre seating. Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, meeting breaks and cocktail parties.

Incentives available at this Hotel:

Ali Akbar , a theatre housed in the palace can seat 100 and is suitable for films screenings, , lecture-demonstrations and conferences.

Enjoy specially organised theme dinners

Theme Dinners
Gala theme dinners are customized to meet the requirements of guests. Processions of vintage cars, traditional royal welcomes, cultural programs, folk dances, live bands playing the latest music, DJs and a multi-cuisine menu area are available. 

Flaming Torch Dinners
The beautiful Baradari Lawns are the perfect setting for memorable evenings. The pristine white marble Baradari, a pillared pavilion, is the stage for cultural shows and entertainment. Hundreds of mashaals, flaming torches, illuminate the extensive gardens and pergolas, adding to the magic of Umaid Bhawan Palace at night. A lavish buffet with impeccable service is offered. 

Fountain courtyard
Theme dinners for smaller gathering of up to 30 people + entertainment.

Daawat E Mehrangarh
The grand banquet at the Mehrangarh Fort, evocative of the Arabian Nights, offers a multi-hued vignette of Rajasthan with the colourful traditional attire of the staff and entertainers; vintage cars, horses and palanquins; dazzling cultural programs including music, dance, puppet shows or live bands with DJ’s in a magical moonlit setting. The dinner menu presents a repertoire of dishes reminiscent of a regal repast.