Hotels near Shri Balaji Garden, Jodhpur

We had an excellent stay at Umaid Bhavan this past weekend. Right from the moment we entered for check-in, we were escorted warmly all the way to the time we left the property. I don't think I've been fed like this for a while! Kudos to the chefs & the team for such a wonderful dining experience. The room upgrade was something we did not expect & it blew our mind. A big shout out to Swaroop Singh, Rajveer & Malvika for their detail to attention & wonderful hospitality. The spa & pool facilities were top notch. We left very special throughout our stay. The last day was made extra special by handing us the local delicacies like Mirchi vadas & Pyaaz kachoris. Thank you very much for such a memorable stay! We hope to return again soon.

Location of the hotel is good. Walking distance from the Railway Station and about 5 km.away from the Jodhpur Airport. Prominent tourist places are in close proximity. Very well maintained hotel. Stayed for three nights. Very cooperative staff. Food quality is excellent. Would like to stay in Kalinga Hotel should I get to visit Jodhpur again.

The hotel and the stay were amazing comforting secure and relaxed. The hotel was very clean, and the stall was extremely polite, friendly, and respectful. They have amazing and wonderful staff. The place is exquisite it is very, very close to mehrangad fort. There is breakfast, lunch, and dinner provision in the hotel, too. I must tell you the food is fantastic, tasty and completely homely. They use fresh vegetables and serve hot food. The restaurant, which was on the terrace, gave a fabulous and mesmerising look of mehrangad fort. You can see the fort from the terrace itself as close as possible. The chef made really delicious and amazing food. They even served tasty Daal Batti Churma, which was homemade and authentic. The staff of restaurant was also very polite and they were really helpful and nice people. The hotel even provided affordable rickshaw service, and the rickshaw uncle(Harun Pathan) was very nice and cooperative, and he explained the whole culture of rajasthan, showed us every small small tourist spots and told us small small details and information. He made the trip memorable by showing us the galliyas of Blue Jodhpur 💙 which we enjoyed the most, and took authentic and pure sweets, namkeen, and purchased bangles and traditional rajasthani items. The hotel and every person associated with it is very nice.

You never quite know what you may be getting when you stay at a small, locally owned hotel. Sure, you can read reviews and look at pictures, but you never *really* know until you get there. I’ll get into the hotel itself in a moment, but the main benefit this place has going for it are its owners. They are kind and chatty, and aren’t just concerned about you having a good stay at their hotel, but a good stay in their city. They’re more than happy to sit and talk about where you should go, and are very interested in helping you understand the culture of the place you’re in. One of the owners said he’d come and sit with me at the restaurant on the roof while I ate, and he did. He even offered to go walking around one of the neighborhoods with me. I cannot emphasize how important this is. When you’re in a place like India for the first time, it’s absolutely vital that you have helpful people to lean on a bit. I don’t mean that in an “India is dangerous” kind of way, but in an “India can be completely confusing and difficult to comprehend” way. I would regularly come back with questions about things I saw while wandering, and not only were the owners willing to answer them, but they seemed genuinely excited by the opportunity to help me understand the culture of their city and their country. As for the hotel itself, it’s clean and comfortable. One thing you have to understand is that this is an old building, in the old part of the city — and those are GOOD things. Yes, there are more “western” style hotels in newer buildings in Jodhpur. There’s even one that’s under the Marriott umbrella. But if you want to stay at a Marriott, you can do that at home. And more importantly, those hotels are not in the old city, and that’s where you’re going to be spending your time. The Kings Retreat is right in the midst of it, and it was helpful to just be able to spend 15 minutes walking back to the room to take a shower or rest for a bit. As I said, this is an old building. It’s what’s called a “haveli” — typically an old mansion with a central courtyard you’ll find in many cities in India. So yes, there are some quirks like old doors or having to turn on a water heater and wait a few minutes before you take a shower. To me, this is all part of the experience. And the owners have done a great job with modernizing the building. I’m sure there’s a lot of regulations when it comes to making changes to a historic property, and I was a bit concerned at first when I walked into the room and found it hot — but let me tell you, that air conditioner is ice cold and blows like a tornado if you want it to. Yes, you’ll probably have to switch into a tuk-tuk with your luggage when you get close to the building, as the streets are quite narrow. I promise you, this is totally fine and normal. And yes, there’s no elevator, since this is an old building. But I was upstairs and it made no difference. There’s a guy there who’s very used to carrying bags up the steps.

The view is excellent, and in the hotel you can look up to the castle on the mountain, which is also the most worth seeing place in the Blue City. The hotel is designed and transformed on the basis of traditional houses, with simple and stylish supporting facilities, and a rare boutique hotel in the city. The best part is that there is a stepped well next to the hotel, which is relatively clean and not as big as the ”famous” moon well under Amber Fort.

The interior is beautiful and nice, which you wouldn't expect from the quiet, inconspicuous exterior. (The entrance is up a narrow, rather steep slope, so it may not be suitable for people with walking problems.) And anyway, the location is great in the middle of the Blue City, and the night view from the rooftop restaurant and the music were all great!! There is an elevator, a hair dryer, a fan in the bathroom, and the shower water pressure and temperature were so comfortable that you wouldn't think you were in India. The Rajasthan crafts selection in the shop on the first floor was also great, and the prices were much cheaper than buying them at a souvenir shop, so I recommend it♪ The hotel owners were also very kind and nice. This quality at this price, I definitely recommend it ^_^

I thought it was a bit pricey for a dormitory, but since it accommodates up to 4 people, it would be a good choice if you have a lot of people traveling with you. Otherwise, I think a single or double room would be a better choice than a dormitory. Representative places worth visiting include the unique style well, clock tower, Mehrangarh Fort, Pachetia Hill, and Kim Mohan Restaurant, all within a 20-minute walk at most. It was a street. There are a lot of cheap accommodations around the castle, but this one is also an attractive accommodation. (I only took pictures of the door of the accommodation, but not the bed. There were two bunk beds stretched out against the wall and a bathroom. The hot water was great and the air conditioner was working well. It came out well, it was spacious for two people, but I feel like it might be a bit narrow for four people)

I love everything about this place. It was the second time I stayed there, and both times Anshul and the entire family has been so welcoming. The rooms would be good value at twice the price - you're in the heart of the old city, in amazingly decorated rooms with huge, comfortable beds. The balcony has some of the best views in the city, and the food and drink is amazing - if you're offered dinner, please don't say no! Thank you everyone at this fantastic hotel. I can't wait to stay again.

We went to Jodhpur for Staycation and this Royal Palatial Property made our stay Ecstatic. We stayed mostly in the property as it has many things to explore right from beautiful swimming pool, lake view sitting, stables, mini golf experience and what not.. Someone who loves nature, birds, etc should definitely plan a stay as. A mesmerizing experience of extremely humble staff, good food, nature & impressive palatial room with Antiques. Do plan a visit.