Umaid Bhawan Palace

A Truly Royal Experience at Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur – 10th May 2025 We had an unforgettable stay at Umaid Bhavan Palace on 10th May 2025. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was top-notch. Ishpreet at the reception was extremely kind and polite, making us feel welcome right away. Sikandar ji gave us a fantastic tour of the palace — his knowledge and storytelling made the heritage of the property come alive. The palace itself is stunning, grand, and impeccably maintained. Our kids especially loved the cookie-making session, which was a delightful and engaging activity arranged by the hotel. It was a thoughtful touch that added so much joy to their stay. The indoor swimming pool was beautiful, and the lifeguard was very attentive and supportive. Dining was a pleasure too — Karan ji provided excellent service and made each meal special. A heartfelt thanks to Swaroop ji, who surprised us with a lovely gesture for one of our birthdays, making the celebration truly memorable. If I’ve missed mentioning anyone by name, it’s only because every staff member was so kind, professional, and supportive. Thank you to the entire Umaid Bhavan Palace team for a truly royal experience!

Umaid Bhawan Palace and its staff provided the most magical experience during our stay. From the moment we stepped onto the property, it felt like home; the accommodations to the beyond friendly staff, I highly recommend this property. A special thank you to Sikander who made our stay especially inviting. His knowledge, his grace, his calming presence. You touched our hearts. Then a big shout out to the chefs for teaching us the Rajasthani cooking ropes! They welcomed us into their kitchen and taught us how to cook incredible dishes. An additional thank you to the bartenders who gave us a bartending class and always made our cocktails with TLC. And to daily yoga! I highly recommend this property!!

From the moment you exit your car, you amazed by the welcome of the staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is fantastic and the dining staff very attentive. The chef appears to make sure you have enjoyed your meal and do no require something extra, or a snack to take with you. We were lucky enough to have a tour of the hotel including the Mararani suite. With a very knowledgeable man who had worked at the hotel for 39 years.

The rooms are regal and the city view from atop the hill upon which the palace is built is breathtaking! I enjoyed the breakfast courteously served by Narendra, Jabbar and Souville. The high tea is sumptuous and Ganga ensures that the tea is personalised to your taste. The Charlies can be gold plated like Rambagh Palace, Jaipur to add to the royal feel. The checkin was done with great aplomb by Aniket and the checkout with utmost grace by Rajnandani :) My choice, Ciambotta Tart (Truffles & bocconcini) which was not available for In Room Dining at 3am (understandable) was served to me for breakfast to ensure that I at least enjoy it. Thank you for that! Last but not the least, the sendoff in the hotel taxi had their expert airport representative Ranu Singh who ensured a smooth checkin and security process. I was impressed!!!

The property is magnificent and the overall level of comfort / experience etc was world class. Of the four hotels that we visited in Rajasthan this was head and shoulders the best. The level of service from the staff was world class; wish we had stayed there longer