Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, is known as the €Gateway to the Thar' as it is located on the edge of the desert. With its many blue buildings, this city is known as the €Blue City'. Jodhpur is dominated by the huge Mehrangarh Fort and the Umaid Bhawan Palace. The city used to be the capital of the Marwar kingdom of the Rathore Rajputs.
Heritage Hotels
You should experience Jodhpur from a historical perspective by staying at a heritage Jodhpur hotels, so that you can gain a deeper understanding of the lovely desert city.
Balsamand Lake Palace
Just 12 km from the Airport and 10 km from the railway Station, the lovely Balsamand Palace can yet give you a feeling of isolation from the city in a serene and luxurious setting. This Palace in the Middle of the Balsamand Lake was built by Maharaja Jaswant Singh I, at the peak of the Rathore Dynasty's glory.
Spread over 60 acres of orchards and landscaped gardens and lovely waterways, this was a royal pleasure niche. The Royal Family developed a tradition of greeting the first rains in Balsamand, so this place is also called the Monsoon Palace.
Now restored and modernized by the Welcom Group, this beautiful palace is one of the most popular heritage resorts in the city.
Accommodations
The Balsamand Palace has nine luxurious exquisitely appointed suites decorated tastefully in traditional Jodhpuri style. Each room has Jacuzzi Baths, dining alcoves and chaise lounges offering spectacular views of the beautiful lake and the lush green gardens. Room facilities include Jacuzzi, Hot and Cold Running Water, Telephone, Channel Music and Satellite TV.
Dining
€ Garden Restaurant: This multi-cuisine restaurant serves Rajasthani, Indian and Continental fare.
€ Continental Restaurant: This exclusive Continental Cuisine Restaurant is located in a 16th century palace.
€ Tea/Coffee Bar: Set on the lake facing terrace, this caf© offers a choice of coffees and teas.
€ Bar: This setup offers the choicest of liquors.

Other Facilities & Services
Some of the facilities provided in this hotel include Swimming Pool, Doctor-on-Call, Laundry Service, Currency Exchange, Conference facilities, Ayurvedic Spa, Recreational Center, Sauna and Steam Bath, Gym, Safety Lockers, Jogging Trail, Rides on Horse-Drawn Carriages and Travel Desk facilities.
Hotel Megh Niwas
This was the home of a highly decorated army veteran of the Second World War, Colonel Megh Singh. Located amidst a grand setting with a view of the Jodhpur Fort, this house has now been converted into a comfortable boutique hotel offering a taste of traditional Rajasthani hospitality.
Accommodations

The hotel has eleven luxurious rooms with a classical ambience. Each room is air conditioned and has attached bath rooms and dressing rooms. All rooms have telephone and cable TV and hot and cold running water.
Other Facilities & Services
Laundry Service, Doctor-on-Call, Swimming Pool, Squash Court, Camel Safaris, Village Visits, Visit to the Bishnoi Village and Folk Performances are features that you can opt for during your stay here.
Jodhpur is a royal city; it was the capital of the Rathore kings of the Marwar kingdom. The Jodhpur Palace or the Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the largest private residences in the world. Part of this palace has been converted into a 5-star hotel by Taj Hotels. Experience the city from a base that has an ethnic local ambience. Find a good Heritage hotel to add to your experience of one of the finest cities of Rajasthan.