Why stay at Umaid Bhawan Palace..

Location :
Set amidst 26 acres of rocky outcrop in the southeastern part of the city, is the golden-yellow sandstone monument once owned by Maharajah Umaid Singh. It is located at 5 km from the airport, 6 km from the railway station, 3 km from the city center and 3 km from the bus stand.

Grandest of Heritage Properties :
Renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, has drawn from Renaissance and Rajputana elements while designing the palace, while the lavish interiors emulate the geometric designs popular in the 1920s and 1930s (art deco style). The abundant display of murals are from the the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Add to it the toil of some 3000 artisans over 14 years and one million square feet of the finest marble, that finally gave the world one of her grandest private residences - the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Sound close to your fairytale castles?

Fêtes :
Umaid Bhawan ranks well amongst Tatler Travel Guide's "101 Best Hotels in the World" (2007), Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List Hotels" (2006), Australian Gourmet Traveller's "Best of the Best list of 20 hotels from around the world" (2006).

Luxurious Rooms & Suites :
The most gorgeous rooms are where the King and the Queen once stayed - the Maharaja and the Maharani Suite respectively. The former is royally masculine with sofas in faux leopard skin, murals of leopards from Africa, tigers and horses, and even of the famed Jodhpur sport, pig-sticking by Norblin, and a secret bar. The Maharani Suite is warm hued with pink, black, chrome, mirror and a Norblin mural of the Goddess Kali etched on shining black glass.

Elegant Dining & Wining: Wine and dine at Risala, grandiose with its portraits of Jodhpur Lancers and experts chefs serving the best of Continental and Indian palates, and fine wines. The Trophy Bar has more for the vision - hunting trophies, memorabilia - very Rajputana! The dining hall, Pillars, with spectacular views of the garden and Mehrangarh Fort, is a must-see attraction in itself. Needless to mention, the food is upto the standards of the grand ambiance it posits.

Banquets :
There are 4 meeting rooms and 6 outdoor venues, and the conference capacity is from 300 to 3000 guests.

Events & Recreation :
You also have an option to dine at the Palaces Fountain courtyard, or how about a flaming torch dinner right there at the Mehrangar Fort? The Taj Spa's are internationally acclaimed. Movie buffs can check out what is screening at the Ali Akbar theater, which also can be used for lecture-demonstrations and conferences.