The lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace, which towers above the “Blue City” of Jodhpur, is a prime example. Established in 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh as a private residence, the hotel immerses guests ...

It’s part private residence, part museum and part hotel. Courtesy Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace It’s truly palatial. The 347-room palace was built with the same palm court marble used for the Taj Mahal.

TripAdvisor’s No. 1 hotel in 2016 is Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodphur, India. Take an inside look at this former residence of royalty.

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Located on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur features 22 luxurious guest rooms and 42 suites with garden views and in Art Deco style.

Winding up a hill to arrive at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, you’d be forgiven for imagining yourself displaced to a 1930s English countryside manor. The imposing building presents luxury on a ...

Among the world’s largest private residences, Umaid Bhawan Palace is located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The palace has been divided into three wings – museum, residence of the erstwhile royals ...

TripAdvisor’s No. 1 hotel in 2016 is Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodphur, India. Take an inside look at this former residence of royalty.