Still home to the royal family of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the world’s sixth-largest private residence and a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage. The palace enjoys beautiful views of the historical Blue City, the sand dunes, and the towering Mehrangarh Fort. It is set within twenty-six acres of lush gardens, with peacocks strolling around and a beautiful palm court constructed from the same marble as the Taj Mahal. Today the property houses the royal family within one wing, the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel within the opposite wing, and various restaurants, bars, a museum and fitness centre and Spa within the palace as well. 

There are twenty-two rooms and forty-two suites within the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel. All of these enjoy beautiful garden views and marble bathrooms. As well as enjoying a taste of royal life, living within such a beautiful palace, guests also have the benefit of the five-star hotel life, with  a restaurant and bar on site, as well as 24-hour in room dining, a luxury spa, fitness centre, yoga classes, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, croquet and billiards all on site.