Swimming beneath the vaults
The indoor pool is heated; the spa also has a Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Its menu gives pool and wet-area hours as 8am–5pm.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur welcomes guests into an active royal residence, with 26 acres of gardens and Art Deco rooms.
For travellers drawn to the dome and Zodiac Pool, with the lowest seller on Google showing one night for 2 adults from INR 36,226 in June 2027. For days spent in the old city’s shops, a hotel near the stepwell is a more convenient base.
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The suite to request
I would ask for the Royal 1 Bedroom Suite: 111–120 m², with a proper sitting area and views across the Baradari lawns and courtyard towards Mehrangarh Fort, for time spent in the room between outings.
A week in December
For 13–19 December 2026, prices for individual nights in the calendar range from INR 85,214 to INR 90,860 in the calendar read on 16 October 2026. Its dearest night, 24 October 2026, shows INR 463,053.
Budget for the spa
For Indian aromatherapy, allow INR 8,000 for 60 minutes or INR 12,000 for 90 minutes, plus applicable government taxes: a separate spa treatment to budget for alongside the room.
Swim before 5pm
Plan the indoor swim before 5pm: the heated pool and wet areas open at 8am and close then. Spa facilities are for guests aged 16 and over.
What Umaid Bhawan is
The sandstone façade rises above Chittar Hill. Built between 1928 and 1943, the palace still houses the royal family in its own wing; Taj runs the hotel, while visitors enter another section as a museum. Staying gives you time with the rotunda and its dome after the sightseeing day has ended.
Rooms call for a deliberate choice. Palace Rooms measure 42–48 m²; a Royal Suite measures 111–120 m², while the Maharaja and Maharani apartments reach 422 and 450 m². The Royal gives you a spacious sitting area and views towards Mehrangarh without moving into the former royal apartments. Historical Suites have the widest range, 47–102 m².
The gardens, billiards room and swimming pools can occupy an afternoon. Below ground, the Zodiac Pool carries Art Deco down to the water. Risala cooks Indian and regional dishes; in the cooler season, Pillars lays its tables on the colonnaded terrace. Build unclaimed hours into the itinerary: trips into town need transport.
In the Lumina Guide
Lumina Guide 2027
Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur welcomes guests into an active royal residence, with 26 acres of gardens and Art Deco rooms.
How we choose the hotelsOur reading, point by point
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Chittar Hill, above Jodhpur
Character
An active royal residence built between 1928 and 1943
Rooms
7 categories, from 42–48 m² Palace Rooms to the 450 m² Maharani Suite
Food and social life
Risala, seasonal Pillars and Trophy Bar
Wellness
Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool and J Wellness Circle
The stay as a whole
A stay with time for the palace rooms and gardens
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do Umaid Bhawan Palace’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. The gardens and views from the hill recur in the accounts.
Room
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember the suites for their space and comfort.
Staff and service
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests staying here return to the welcome, guided palace tours and attention at the table.
Breakfast
Guests recall breakfast and the staff’s attention in the morning.
Price
The palace setting and welcome recur in positive accounts of value.
The numbers, and how we count them
| What | Score out of 10 | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.2 | 50 | 92% |
| Room | 7.7 | 23 | 83% |
| Staff and service | 8.2 | 118 | 87% |
| Breakfast | 7.9 | 12 | 75% |
| Price | – | 9 | 33% |
The scores come from 500 Google reviews with text, left from 8 July 2025 to 16 October 2026. The Google listing covers hotel stays, dining and museum visits. Value counts only statements explicitly about hotel accommodation or services; museum admission and ambiguous price subjects are excluded. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Jodhpur: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 16 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against in Jodhpur:
- RAAS Jodhpur
- The Ajit Bhawan
- Taj Hari Mahal
- The Rohet House
Price: for two on the night of 26 June 2027, from 36,226 INR (seen on Google Hotels on 16 October 2026).
What a night costs, season by season
From 29 April to 11 September 2027, individual nights shown on Google range from INR 33,768 to INR 91,684. I would start with the June run for a stay that leaves time to enjoy the palace.
| Period | Rupees a night |
|---|---|
| 16 October 2026 to 16 March 2027 | 78,326–275,030 |
| 17 March to 26 March 2027 | 88,144–275,824 |
| 27 March to 28 April 2027 | 44,426–90,504 |
| 29 April to 11 September 2027 | 33,768–91,684 |
The lowest calendar price Google Hotels showed for each night for 2 adults, read on 16 October 2026; the calendar stops on 11 September 2027. Lone high nights are shown separately: 24 October 2026 at INR 463,053; 7 December 2026 at INR 158,715; 31 December 2026 at INR 234,584; and 4 February 2027 at INR 173,616. The lowest individual night is 28 June 2027 at INR 33,768.
From the Royal Suite’s sitting area to the palace lawns
A stay in July 2025: the room, palace interiors, swimming pool and tea, filmed as a guest walks through the palace.
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The Zodiac Pool and the palace table
Risala
Indian and regional cooking, drawing on royal recipes. Breakfast 7.30–10.30am, lunch 12.30–3pm and dinner 7.30–10.30pm.
Pillars on the terrace
The colonnade looks across the gardens and city. This open-air restaurant opens from November to March.
Trophy Bar
Deep armchairs, timber panelling and sporting memorabilia, with drinks and finger food from 11am to 11pm.
Good to know before you book
The Best Available Rate — Room Only covers the room; breakfast depends on the rate booked.
Spa facilities are for guests aged 16 and over; pool and wet-area hours are 8am–5pm.
The official FAQ permits one small pet per room. It gives no supplement.
Pillars is seasonal: the open-air terrace runs from November to March.
The 7 official room categories specify up to 2 guests; cots up to age 2 are available on request and suite rollaways cost extra.
Rooms and suites, 42 to 450 m²
Getting there
| Address | Circuit House Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006. |
|---|---|
| From the airport | Taj gives 4.5 km and approximately 15 minutes by hotel car or taxi. |
| Parking | On-site parking, valet service and EV charging; the FAQ gives no prices. |
| Check-in and check-out | Check-in from 2pm; check-out by noon. |
Access guidance from the official site, read on 16 October 2026.
Into the Blue City
Mehrangarh Fort
The fort above Jodhpur is also visible from Royal Suite windows. Visit its courtyards and museum rooms.
Jaswant Thada
The white-marble cenotaph is among Taj’s recommended places to visit in Jodhpur.
Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell
Toorji Ka Jhalra’s stepwell is a stop in the old city among lanes and shops.
Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jodhpur
Circuit House Road, on Chittar Hill
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A day at Umaid Bhawan
7.30am
Start breakfast at Risala
Sit down to breakfast at Risala before giving the morning to the city.
The morning
Take the heritage walk
Leave time for the hotel’s heritage walk before heading out.
The afternoon
Play a quiet game
Back at the palace, make room for billiards or chess.
7.30pm
Return for Indian cooking
Dinner at Risala draws on Indian and regional recipes from the palace’s royal past.
After dinner
Settle into Trophy Bar
Take a deep armchair beneath the sporting memorabilia; Trophy Bar serves until 11pm.
Umaid Bhawan Palace reviews
Google, read on 16 October 2026: 4.5/5 from 30,629 reviews. The latest 500 reviews with text run from 8 July 2025 to 16 October 2026 and cover hotel stays, dining and museum visits. Tripadvisor, read the same day: 4.9/5 from 3,283 reviews.
Guest voices
3 stays in September and October 2026, described on Tripadvisor.
TripadvisorA tour of the palace and museum
A family staying in September 2026 describes a private guided walk through the palace and museum, alongside the gardens, dining and attentive staff.
Tripadvisor · September 2026Read the review
TripadvisorRemembering the coffee order
A family staying in October 2026 recalls staff remembering a coffee order at tea and dinner. They particularly praise the attention at the table and the breakfast service.
Tripadvisor · October 2026Read the review
TripadvisorA stay for a work event
A guest staying for a work event in October 2026 describes a serene setting, comfortable rooms and gardens suited to a personal stay too. They recall help on arrival and throughout the visit.
Tripadvisor · October 2026Read the review
Questions about Umaid Bhawan Palace
What is Umaid Bhawan Palace?
A Taj hotel within an active royal residence above Jodhpur, built between 1928 and 1943 and set in 26 acres of gardens. The current official website lists 71 rooms and suites; the museum occupies another section of the palace.
Which room should you book?
Palace Rooms measure 42–48 m²; Historical Suites range from 47 to 102 m². A Royal Suite gives 111–120 m², a spacious sitting area and views towards the fort. Mehfil is 400 m², the Maharaja 422 m² and Maharani 450 m². All official cards specify up to 2 guests.
How much does a night cost?
Google Hotels, read on 16 October 2026 for 2 adults, showed INR 78,560 for 18 October 2026, INR 78,326 for 10 November 2026 and INR 90,337 for 3 December 2026. These are calendar prices for individual nights; the calendar names neither room nor breakfast and does not establish tax treatment.
Where are breakfast and dinner served?
Risala serves Indian and regional food, with breakfast 7.30–10.30am, lunch 12.30–3pm and dinner 7.30–10.30pm. Pillars is the international open-air terrace, seasonal from November to March. Trophy Bar serves finger food and drinks from 11am to 11pm.
Is breakfast included?
It depends on the rate. Taj sells Best Available Rate — Room Only alongside breakfast-inclusive rates; Dream. Drive. Discover. Delight. includes all meals.
Are the pools heated?
There are indoor and outdoor pools. The spa menu identifies the indoor pool as heated; the spa’s indoor pool and wet areas open 8am–5pm.
What does the spa offer, and what does it cost?
J Wellness Circle has a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Its published menu prices Indian aromatherapy at INR 8,000 for 60 minutes or INR 12,000 for 90 minutes, excluding applicable government taxes. The spa opens 8am–8pm and the gym 24 hours; spa facilities are for ages 16 and over. The spa page and menu read on 16 October 2026 give no non-resident admission rate.
Can you stay with children?
The site lists babysitting and cookie-making sessions for children. Room amenities include cots for children up to age 2 on request and paid suite rollaways; official cards specify up to 2 guests. Spa facilities are for ages 16 and over.
Can you bring a pet?
Yes. The official FAQ permits one small pet per room and gives no supplement.
Is there parking, and how far is the airport?
On-site parking, valet service and EV charging are available. Taj gives 4.5 km and approximately 15 minutes from the airport by hotel car or taxi; the current FAQ prints no parking or transfer fees.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Basic Wi-Fi is included in the room amenities. Premium Wi-Fi costs extra; the room cards give no amount.
What are check-in and check-out times?
The official site gives check-in from 2pm and check-out by noon.
Can you hold a wedding or private event, for how many guests and at what cost?
Yes. Taj offers venues for weddings, private events and meetings. The Marwar and Rathore halls each measure 298 m² and accommodate 150 guests for a reception or 100 seated. Baradari measures 1,858 m² and accommodates 1,500 for a reception or 400 seated. The official events page read on 16 October 2026 publishes neither a per-person price nor a total cost for weddings or private events.
Is there a compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner?
The official dining and experiences pages read on 16 October 2026 publish no dated 31 December 2026 menu or compulsory supplement.
Is the hotel open, and when should you go?
The official pages read on 16 October 2026 are active and announce no closure, and Google Hotels lists future nights for sale. Choose November to March to have the Pillars terrace as part of the stay.
What do the reviews say?
Google showed 4.5/5 from 30,629 reviews on 16 October 2026. The palace listing includes stays, dining and museum visits. Accounts of stays return to the welcome, spacious suites and breakfast; 2 reviews published on 7 and 14 October 2026 describe dated furnishings and rooms needing a refresh. Tripadvisor, read the same day, showed 4.9/5 from 3,283 reviews.
What special offers or packages does the hotel have?
The Taj offers section read on 16 October 2026 lists Dream. Drive. Discover. Delight. (4D), a package including all meals, and Suite Surprises, an offer for suite stays. The site also distinguishes Best Available Rate — Room Only from the Breakfast Inclusive Rate.
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