Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur offers 8 room types, ranging from 37 sqm to 371 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 164,085 to 302,505 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Three-part royal estate
The palace complex combines the hotel, the royal family residence and a museum covering the 20th-century history of the Jodhpur royal family.
Built for Maharaja Umaid Singh
Construction began on 18 November 1929 under Maharaja Umaid Singh and was completed in 1943.
Palace on Chittar Hill
The building was originally known as Chittar Palace during construction because it stands on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur.
A predominantly suite-led hotel
Taj lists 71 rooms and suites, comprising 26 rooms and 45 suites.
Indoor, heated and outdoor pools
The official Taj listing identifies an outdoor swimming pool, a heated swimming pool and an indoor pool; independent descriptions identify the indoor pool as subterranean.
Jiva Grande Spa
The wellness facilities include Jiva Grande Spa, yoga, meditation, massages, Ayurvedic treatments and a fitness centre.
Formal Marwar dining
Risala is the formal restaurant associated with Rajasthani cuisine, while Pillars serves from a colonnaded terrace and Trophy Bar combines cocktails, wine and cigars with a hunting-lodge aesthetic.
Historic event rooms and lawns
Named venues include Rathore Durbar Hall, Marwar Hall, the Chamber of Princes, Fountain Courtyard, Central Dome, Front Lawn and Maharaja Pavilion.
Events for up to 1,500 guests
Event listings state a floating or cocktail capacity of up to 1,500 guests, with a reported seating capacity of 400.
Palace-estate recreation
The grounds support billiards, pool tables, tennis courts, polo, horse riding, a jogging track, a games room, a heritage walk, onsite shopping and a helipad.
Featured Facilities at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
- Free Parking
- Heated pool
- Hot spring bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Indoor pool
- Massage services
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Spa/wellness center
- Swimming Pool
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur is a well-rounded choice across couples, wellness, family, and business stays.
Formal dining at Risala, cocktails and cigars at Trophy Bar, and terraces, courtyards, lawns and poolside settings create several atmospheric options for couples, while suites place the stay within a working royal palace.
- ✓Breakfast in the room
- ✓Private check-in/check-out
- ✓Room service
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Garden
- ✓Pool with view
- ✓Sun terrace
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Bar
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Sun umbrellas
- ✓Tour desk
Jiva Grande Spa combines massages and Ayurvedic treatments with yoga and meditation, while the fitness centre, heated pool and expansive heritage grounds provide varied settings for restorative routines.
- ✓Spa/wellness center services
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Fitness classes
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Fitness/spa locker rooms
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Badminton equipment
- ✓Barber/beauty shop
- ✓Beauty Services
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Hair Salon Services
- ✓Horse riding
- ✓Manicure
- ✓Pedicure
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
- ✓Squash
- ✓Tennis court
- ✓Tennis equipment
Families have access to kiddie pools, children’s activity areas and babysitting, alongside suites, large grounds, a games room, tennis, horse riding and a jogging track for varied on-property days.
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Babysitting/child services
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Entertainment staff
- ✓Baby safety gates
- ✓Billiards
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Minimarket on site
- ✓Strollers
Business gatherings can use Rathore Durbar Hall, Marwar Hall, the Chamber of Princes, Fountain Courtyard and Central Dome, with event listings reporting up to 1,500 standing guests and 11,084 square feet of space.
- ✓Business center
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Shuttle service
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Coffee Shop on site
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Currency exchange
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Mobile app for room service
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Valet parking
Rooms & Rates at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
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A Working Art Deco Palace on Chittar Hill
Royal scale with Art Deco symmetry
Completed in 1943 for Maharaja Umaid Singh, the palace retains an Art Deco design vocabulary expressed through grand scale, ceremonial symmetry, domed rooms, marble bathrooms and formal public spaces. It remains divided between the royal residence, hotel and museum.
Ceremonial rooms, terraces and courtyards
The common areas extend across a regal lobby, colonnaded terraces, courtyards, lawns and heritage-style lounges. Named spaces include the Zenana Courtyard, Risala, Fountain Courtyard, Central Dome, Maharaja Pavilion and the bar styled with hunting paraphernalia.
Historic rooms for celebrations
Rathore Durbar Hall, Marwar Hall and the Chamber of Princes form part of the palace’s event infrastructure, alongside the Front Lawn and other grounds used for large celebrations and private functions.
A Suite-Led Stay Within the Royal Residence
More suites than rooms
The hotel wing is listed with 71 rooms and suites, including 26 rooms and 45 suites. Other property descriptions report 64 or 70 rooms and suites, but all place the accommodation inventory in the mid-60s to low-70s and identify it as suite-heavy.
Palace interiors and marble bathrooms
Accommodation follows the property’s heritage style, with formal interiors and marble bathrooms. The room and suite experience is integrated into the historic palace architecture rather than presented as a separate contemporary hotel building.
Round-the-clock dining in the palace wing
Room service and in-room dining are available around the clock, extending the hotel’s dining service into its rooms and suites.
Risala, Pillars and a Hunting-Lodge Bar
Rajasthani dining at Risala
Risala is the formal fine-dining restaurant and is presented primarily around Rajasthani cuisine; another description also identifies Indian and continental dishes. It provides the palace’s most formal named restaurant setting.
Colonnaded terrace dining at Pillars
Pillars is the more casual veranda-style café, positioned on a colonnaded terrace. Its setting connects dining with the palace’s formal architecture and outdoor social spaces.
Cocktails and cigars at Trophy Bar
Trophy Bar combines cocktails, wine and cigars with a hunting-lodge aesthetic shaped by hunting paraphernalia. Breakfast is available, and in-room dining operates 24 hours.
Subterranean Water and Expansive Palace Grounds
Outdoor, heated and underground pools
The official Taj listing identifies an outdoor swimming pool, a heated swimming pool and an indoor pool. Independent descriptions consistently highlight two principal pools, including a striking underground or subterranean indoor pool, while another reference mentions kiddie pools.
Lawns, terraces and courtyards
Outdoor areas include expansive lawns, terraces, courtyards, poolside spaces and the Fountain Courtyard. The Front Lawn and other grounds are also used for weddings, celebrations and large events.
Sport and equestrian activities
The estate offers tennis courts, polo, horse riding, a jogging track, billiards, pool tables and a games room, with a heritage walk providing another way to experience the palace grounds.
Jiva Grande Spa and Palace-Scale Recreation
Ayurvedic treatments, yoga and meditation
Jiva Grande Spa offers massages and Ayurvedic treatments, complemented by yoga and meditation facilities. The wellness programme combines treatment-led services with structured practices rather than relying solely on a treatment room.
Fitness centre and heated-water recreation
A fitness centre supports exercise, while the heated swimming pool provides a thermal element within the wider leisure offer. Indoor and outdoor pool areas add different settings for recreation and relaxation.
A self-contained palace estate
Substantial supporting facilities include a travel desk, car rental, currency exchange, doctor-on-call support, a helipad, onsite shopping, shuttle support and event infrastructure. The property also provides a heritage walk and grounds for organised activities.
A Quieter Royal Precinct Above Jodhpur
Palace Road and the Cantt Area
The property sits in Jodhpur’s Cantt Area and Palace Road corridor, near the airport-side part of the city. The setting is associated with the royal estate and heritage institutions rather than the dense commercial activity of the old-city core.
Royal residence and museum surroundings
The hotel forms part of the broader palace complex, which also contains the royal family residence and a museum devoted to the 20th-century history of Jodhpur’s royal family. This creates a direct heritage context around the stay.
Access to the historic city by car
The location is also referenced near Circuit House Road and Airport Road. Jodhpur’s historic core, bazaars and fort-centred tourist circuit are accessible by car from this northeastern institutional and heritage district.
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Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 9.6 | Standard quality for this hotel tier. |
| Service | 10 | Hospitality and attentiveness of the staff were exceptional, as highlighted by multiple reviewers. |
| Location | 9.6 | Views and setting mentioned as outstanding. |
| Room Quality | 9.6 | No specific mentions, assumed high quality based on overall experience. |
| Amenities | 9.6 | High tea and facilities were appreciated, indicates good amenities. |
| Value for Money | 9.6 | Standard quality for this hotel tier. |
| Food and Beverage | 9.6 | Snacks and dining experience were praised. |
| Overall Experience | 10 | Overwhelmingly positive experiences described in multiple reviews. |
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Jodhpur
See how Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur compares with other 5-star hotels in Jodhpur across room size, price and stay scores.
| Metric | Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur | 5-Star Jodhpur Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 164 085 INR | 42 509 INR | Above average |
| Price for 50 sqm rooms | 26 715 INR | 26 715 INR | Above average |
| Price for 100 sqm rooms | 21 611 INR | 21 611 INR | Above average |
| Price for 200 sqm rooms | 91 771 INR | 91 771 INR | Above average |
| Guest Rating | 9.7 | 9.1 | — |
| Reviews | 162 | 598 | — |
| Couples Score | 9.6 | — | — |
| Wellness Score | 10.0 | — | — |
| Families Score | 9.4 | — | — |
| Business Score | 10.0 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur offer?
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur offers 8 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur?
Room prices range from 164,085 – 302,505 INR per night.
What is the average nightly price at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur?
The average nightly room price is 216,571 INR.
What are the room sizes at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur?
Room sizes range from 37 sqm to 371 sqm.
What is the most affordable room at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur?
The most affordable room at Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur is Historical Suite, with prices from 131 406 INR per night.
What type of stay is Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur best suited for?
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur is a well-rounded choice across couples, wellness, family, and business stays.
What facilities does Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur offer?
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.
Can I book Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur through H5star?
Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.
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