Crowning Chittar Hill above Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is a vast golden-sandstone landmark set within 26 acres of gardens and still partly occupied by the royal family. Hotel rooms and suites draw on the palace’s Art Deco character, pairing period geometry, polished timber and historic detailing with modern comforts and views across the lawns or Blue City. Dining ranges from royal Indian recipes to European classics in formal rooms and on the terrace. J Wellness Circle, the subterranean Zodiac Pool, museum, courtyards and formal lawns occupy different layers of the palace complex.