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Perched 2,000 feet above the city of Hyderabad is Taj Falaknuma Palace, a jewel amongst the clouds. Built in 1894, it is the former palace of the Nizam, rumoured to be the richest man in the world at one time. Overlooking the twinkling City of Pearls, this enchanting palace hotel in Hyderabad exudes romance and grandeur that take one back to when the Nizam ruled Hyderabad. From the moment you arrive at Taj Falaknuma Palace in a horse-drawn carriage, our palace butlers treat you like royalty. Walk the walk of kings through the Grand Staircase to retrace the steps of Nizams, European royalty, enchanting Begums and distinguished Heads of State. The five-star luxury hotel, spread over 32 acres, allows you to journey to the gilded ages, where opulence and excess is celebrated and savoured in equal measure.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, Hyderabad, Telangana 500053
Hyderabad, India
Nearest Airport: HYD
Excellent stay at the Taj Falaknuma. Great architecture restored fully by Taj. The pool and surrounding gardens are excellent. Service, food, attention to detail is top notch.
drranjeet - Miraj, India
Beautiful property, enjoyed our stay . Thank you
Fearless04152656435 - New Delhi, India
An exceptional property paired with truly outstanding hospitality. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the final send-off, the warmth and courtesy of the staff were evident at every step. The welcome was nothing short of grand and lavish — from the charming horse carriage ride to the rose petal greeting, welcome drinks, wine, and thoughtful in-room surprises to celebrate our special occasion. Every detail was beautifully curated. The experiences throughout our stay were equally memorable — a delightful high tea, an insightful palace walkthrough with the historian, a soulful qawwali night, and an absolutely delicious dinner that ended with another surprise celebration and cake cutting against a breathtaking night view of the city. The next day began with a serene yoga session followed by a scrumptious breakfast, and yet another thoughtful gesture with wishes accompanied by a lovely flute performance and a third cake — truly overwhelming in the best way! With a late evening flight, we were graciously offered extended checkout, allowing us to enjoy the pool and gym, followed by a customized lunch that was simply outstanding. Even our departure was thoughtfully handled, with a specially arranged car ensuring comfort for all of us. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team — Santosh, Archana, Ramakrishna, Saroj, Mustafa, Jyotika, Janakshi, and Aabid. A special mention to Shubham for going above and beyond. And to every single member of the property — always smiling, greeting us with “Adaab” — you made this stay truly unforgettable. A complete royal experience in every sense.
neha C - Mumbai, India
The stay was extraordinary, the hospitality and rooms, location was wonderful.
saik1483
What an experience of a lifetime!! The food, the service , the hospitality is at a different level altogether. You are treated like Royalty - it is a glimpse in the era of kings and queens. Beautiful property and so well maintained. If you are celebrating an occassion - they make sure to make it a special one !!
RadhikaM39
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