Editor in chief Suzanne Dimma shares a look inside the very best hotel In The world according to trip Advisor, where she just recently stayed during her trip to India.
This past fall, I checked out India with my hubby Arriz. We had lots of extraordinary experiences, however one of the highlights was our stay at the Umaid Bhawan palace in Jodphur, which was recently voted hotel of the year by trip Advisor. developed in the 1930s, Umaid Bhawan is a working palace as well as the Maharaja of Jodphur still lives there, so the guests are treated like royalty. You can’t help however be pleased by the stately domed façade, sprawling symmetrical structure as well as stunning setting overlooking Jodphur. Click with our gallery to excursion the hotel’s stunning grounds.
See a lot more from Suzanne’s trip to India here.
This is the view from the front gardens to one of the hotel’s wings. Our space was in the far turret with a view to the gardens as well as pool. As you will see from the photos, the palace was a blend of eastern as well as western architectural influences including Renaissance, Art deco, as well as Rajput – however everything came together beautifully.
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Here is a shot of one of the doormen who greeted us as we entered the hotel. The walkways in the exterior hallways, total with inset seafoam terrazzo floors, went on permanently as well as paired beautifully with the golden yellow sandstone walls.
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This is the amazing grand lobby in the central dome. Entering into this area was jaw-dropping.
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This is the aerial view from the very first tier above the lobby. The splendor of the inlaid marble floor was particularly remove from this angle.
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Everywhere we turned, there were meticulous style details, like this brass elephant theme door manage on the front gate.
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The hallways wrapped around this tranquil inner courtyard with openings every four feet to ensure that charming breezes passed through. The odor of jasmine wafting in from the trees in the lawn was ever present.
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Our space looked out onto the sprawling, manicured gardens as well as a sliver of the pool (which can be seen on the upper right).
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We stayed in one of the historical bedrooms, which was heavily influenced by Art Deco.
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Peacocks roam the hotel grounds, so they’re featured in a great deal of the artwork as well as murals, like the one over our lacquered wood bed.
Photographer: Arriz Hassam
The black as well as white shower room with its center tub – flanked by his as well as hers vanities – was likewise Deco influenced, though it was difficult to photograph because of all the mirrors.
Photographer: Suzanne DimmaThere were different restaurants on the grounds, however being served lunch on this tranquil covered patio was one of our favorites.
Photographer: Arriz Hassam
Hotel guests might set up to have dinner at the top of the building on special occasions, which had incomparable views to the city of Jodphur as well as Mehrangarh Fort. I liked exactly how the design produced a remarkable backdrop for the table that felt extremely Gotham City.
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We ate breakfast at the top of the primary steps with views to the grounds. The food was impeccable, so we ate a great deal as well as stretched out every meal to take in the appeal of the setting.
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Breakfast always included a choice of dumplings, naan sandwiches as well as chutneys served on silver, tiered stands.
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Here I am in a trance: stunned to have shown up at this dream-like place.
White lounge chairs as well as brightly-hued umbrellas surrounded the edgeless pool. I like to swim, so it was a highlight.
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When it was as well hot to swim outside, the health club had its own indoor pool covered in extraordinary blue fresco tile work as well as increased petals on special occasions.
Photographer: Courtesy of Umaid Bhawan Palace