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Umaid Bhawan Palace
Circuit House Road.Jodhpur, IN
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Property Description
Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, perched above the skyline of Jodhpur, rises the imposing façade of Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, now a Taj Luxury Hotel. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, this golden - yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale in the fashionable and grand Art - Deco style was completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of Jodhpur's Royal family, complete with exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the Palace is a blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences. Its 105 feet high, central cupola is influenced by the Renaissance age, whilst the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. -Key Selling Features- Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, perched above the skyline of Jodhpur, rises the imposing façade of Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, now a Taj Luxury Hotel. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, this golden - yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale in the fashionable and grand Art - Deco style was completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of Jodhpur's Royal family, complete with exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the Palace is a blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences. Its 105 feet high, central cupola is influenced by the Renaissance age, whilst the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. -Renovations Information- Phase I of renovations has been completed. Phase II of renovations begins May 2006 and will end by September 2006.
Location Description
Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens.
Property Information
- Check in time is 12:00 PM.
- Check out time is 12:00 PM.
- The property has 64 rooms spread across 3 floors.
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All rates are subject to availability.
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Barber/Beauty Shop
Business Center
Concierge
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Express Checkout
Free Parking
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Newspaper
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Fitness Center or Spa
Tennis
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
VIP Rooms/ServicesAvailable Rooms from Thursday, January 22, 2009 To Friday, January 23, 2009
Rate Avg. Nightly LEAD OFF RATE
Palace Rm King Bed/450 To 650 Sqft
INR28,000.00His 1bedrm Suite King Bed/Each With Un
INR45,000.00Royal Bedroom Suite/Richly Decorated L
INR75,000.00Rate Avg. Nightly BREAKFAST INCLUSIVE
Palace Rm King Bed/450 To 650 Sqft
INR29,000.00His 1bedrm Suite King Bed/Each With Un
INR46,000.00Royal Bedroom Suite/Richly Decorated L
INR76,000.00Rate Avg. Nightly DAILY RATE
Palace Rm King Bed/450 To 650 Sqft
INR38,500.00His 1bedrm Suite King Bed/Each With Un
INR83,000.00Royal Bedroom Suite/Richly Decorated L
INR140,000.00Rate Avg. Nightly LEADING SUITES
His 1bedrm Suite King Bed/Each With Un
INR83,000.00Royal Bedroom Suite/Richly Decorated L
INR140,000.00