JODHPUR

AJIT BHAWAN

The Ajit Bhawan 

India's first Heritage Palace Resort, "The Ajit Bhawan", is a home to the members of the Jodhpur Royal family. 

Set in the serene desert of Rajasthan, Ajit Bhawan stands as an oasis of hospitality and warm Rajput charm. Built exclusively for Maharaja Sir Ajit Singhji Rathore, the younger brother of Maharaj Umaid Sinhji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state. 

The Ajit Bhawan offers you Old World Elegance with the modern comforts of aclassic heritage resort and the essence of being a guest of the Maharaja's family. 

Accomodation 

The Ajit Bhawan has Six Suites, Ten Luxury Tents and Fifty Eight stylish rooms, where guests can enjoy a proper night's sleep while experiencing the Rajasthani hospitality. 
Each room compliments the character of the hotel, mixing Raj splendor with a contemporary twist. The Ajit Bhawan prides itself on upholding first-class standards, which today's discerning traveler expects. The Garden View Rooms are always in high demand, with small individual sit-outs for guest to relax and unwind. A large pool offers a superb location for a sun deck. 

All rooms have telephone lines, TV, Mini Bars, Air Conditioning and unique traditional charm. Breakfast is served in the dinning room and yes, the choice of the buffet is great. But first thing in the morning the view from the restaurant is spectacular as it look over the rhombus pool. 
Cuisines Delicious and traditional flavors are carefully prepared for the evening dinner. For lunch and breakfast you also have a choice of ordering from the house menu. 
 

UMMAID BHAWAN

Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace 

About Hotel Umaid Bhawan This magnificent pink sandstone palace, built in the 1930s in the art deco style of colonial India is perhaps the grandest of the palace hotels of Rajasthan. Its also home to the current Jodhpur Maharaja. The public rooms are lavish & filled with objects de art. Many of the rooms, though not opulent, have period decor. 

Location : 

The Umaid Bhawan Palace is located at just 3 kms from Airport, 5 kms from Railway Station and 3 kms from Bus Stand of Jodhpur. It is one of the the largest and grandest private residence in the world. The Umaid Bhawan Palace is a splendid example of the Indo-Colonial and art-deco style of the thirties. It took three thousand artisans fourteen years to create this magnificent edifice of hand-chiselled sandstone blocks put together by a special system of interlocking. There is no mortar binding....an architectural triumph! Extending across 26 acres, 15 acres of which are taken up by gardens, the palace is 195 meters long and 103 meters wide. 

Accommodation : 

A Choice of 94 rooms and suites. Each room appointed with the furniture originally created for the Palace. Surpassing the splendor of the other guest rooms are the Maharaja & Maharani Suites originally used by Maharaja Umaid Singh and his Maharani. In the foyer leading to these suites is a musical fountain made entirely of English crystal. Some of the old retainers of the royal household are still there to serve the needs of present day guests with the gracious hospitality that has always been a unique hallmark of the Palace. 

Dining : 

Enjoy the sumtuous buffet laid out daily for lunch and dinner at the Marwar Hall, with a wide choice of Indian, Continental and Rajasthani specialities. As an alternative, there is Risala, the a la carte restaurant. The lovely colonnaded verandah, The Pillars is a perfect setting for a leisurely drink and snacks, to enjoy the wintery sun during the day or watch it set at dusk. And as twilight falls and peacocks stalk across the back lawns it is time for a drink at the Trophy Bar. 
For groups, there are the specially arranged theme parties with the folk music of the desert on the ramparts of the Mehrangarh Fort or the 'flaming torch' dinner on the illuminated lawns of the Palace, which give you an unforgettable experience. In Winter, theme dinners are often organized in the Dal Badal, a 100-year old intricately designed hunting tent, which is set up in the Palace. 
 

RANBANKA PALACE

Hotel Ranbanka 

The magnificent sandstone building, built for Maharajadhiraj of Jodhpur, Sir Ajit Singh ji, the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh, tastefully blends the lavish interiors and modern comforts. Present day facilities are harmonized so as not to disturb the antiquity of the royal abode. Ranbanka Palace exudes an aura distinctly its own - enhanced by its rich and varied collection of paintings, treasure troves and hunting trophies of yesteryears, all so well preserved by the royal family, which still uses a part of the building as its home. 

Overlooking the seemingly invincible Mehrangarh Fort on one side and the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace on the other, Ranbanka Palace holds the lingering echoes of a bygone era, like no other place. 

Accomodation 

Tastefully furnished rooms with antique colonial furniture and persian rugs, a four poster bed, timber flooring with all modren amenities. There are 58 well appointed deluxe rooms/suites. The luxurious bathrooms in all the rooms feature a shower and a bathtub, hairdryer, shaving mirror, adjustable vanity mirror and enhanced amenities with individual balconies and terraces overlooking the gardens 
There are three categories of rooms are available. 

Deluxe Room

Club room 

Suites 

All rooms are air-conditioned and have attached spacious bathrooms, 24 hrs. hot & cold water, direct dial telephone, colour TV, refrigerator, room service and 24 hrs. satellite entertainment. 
The palace has a colonial character where fire places, mantlepieces & arm chairs are more common than diwans & jharokas. It has a unique ambience with high comfort level. 

Facilities 

Welcome drink on arrival

Fruit basket in the room

Hotel Doctor on call

Ample Car/bus parking

Same day Laundry

24 Hrs ISD/STD

Swimming Pool

Health Spa

Safety Lockers

24 hrs. Room Service

24 hrs. Money Exchange Counter

Beautician on call

24 hrs. Travel Assistance/ Desk

Business centre facility 

Two Restaurants

Banquet hall for 40 - 60 pax 

Restaurants

The hotel has fine a la carte and buffet restaurants. 

Ranbanka Bagh- The lush green lawns around the Baradari and swimming pool, are ideal for large banquets and receptions. 

Panchranga - The ala-carte and buffet restaurant with an ambience that takes you back to the era of kings & shikars. Walls are adorned with and paintings of yesteryears. This air-conditioned authentic restaurant serves Continental/Chinese/Punjabi & Rajasthani cuisines and opens for buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner 

Roof Top Restaurant - The Roof Top Restaurant is an ideal venue for Theme and Mashaal dinners. This venue has views of Meherangarh Fort on one side and The Umaid Bhawan Palace on the other. 
Trophy Bar - With Maharaja style lounge, is a well stocked air-conditioned bar, serving a wide and interesting range of world's finest cocktails & mocktails, as also liquors and beers. 

Health Spa 
For rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul, there are yoga classes, an acupressure and herbal massage centre by the Baradari at the pool side.