Jodhpur, the second biggest city of Rajasthan is known as the Blue City or the Sun City. Being home to many Princes of India, this old city attracts tourists throughout the year. The city of palaces has got numerous old forts and temples built by the Marwars. Proximity to the Thar Desert makes the city echo the primitive tales in the desert’s barrenness. Some of the other world famous tourist attractions in Jodhpur are:

Marwar festival
Mahavir Jayanti
Teej
Sardar Samand lake and palace
Kaylana Lake and Garden
Mandore
Balsamand lake
Dhawa (Dholi) forest area

Hotels in Jodhpur

The very idea of visiting any place brings in our mind, the query of “where to stay”. The princely city of Jodhpur will offer you some princely places to stay in. Being one of the famous tourist destinations, the city of Jodhpur possesses numerous hotels ranging from heritage hotels, luxury hotels to economy hotels.

Heritage hotels

The heritage hotels in Jodhpur are mainly old palaces, which are turned to hotels. These heritage hotels welcome tourists with their open arms to make them experience the Rajput charm at any time in a year. Some of the well-known heritage hotels are:

Ajit Bhawan
Near Circuit House
Jodhpur – 342006
Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Ajit Bhawan: Located within 3 Km from the main bus stand, railway station and airport in Jodhpur, this heritage hotel has got 54 rooms. Inspite of being a palace turned hotel, Ajit Bhawan has got swimming pool, money exchange desk, health club,travel desk, gala lunch and dinner.

Devi Bhawan
Ratanada Area
Defence Lab Road
Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Devi Bhawan: This 14 roomed heritage hotel is situated within 5 Km from bus depot, airport and railway station. The hotel is famous for its Rajput charm and wildlife safaris in the nearby villages. Besides these, the hotel has got swimming pool, 24 hrs internet, massage parlors and other room services.

Balsamand Lake Palace
Mandore Road
Jodhpur – 342026
Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Balsamand Lake Palace: Situated a bit far from the airport, railway station or bus stand, this hotel attracts people for its hospitality. Facilities of this hotel includes continental garden restaurant, jogging trail, Horse carriage buggy ride, Ayurvedic Health Spa, Gym etc.

Some of the other heritage hotels in Jodhpur are:

Haveli Inn Pal
Jee Ri Haveli
Jasol Heritage
Karni Bhawan
Madho Niwas
Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli
Kuchaman Haveli
Megh Niwas
Polo Heritage
Pal Haveli
RAAS Jodhpur
Ratan Vilas
Ranbanka

Luxury Hotels (5 star hotels)

The presence of the heritage hotels and their luxurious hospitality makes the number of luxury hotels decrease in number. However, the luxury hotels in Jodhpur which are worth staying in are:

Taj Hari Mahal
5, Residency Road,
Jodhpur – 342001, Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Taj Hari Mahal: Apart from the 93 rooms, this 5 star luxury level hotel has got multi-cuisine Marwari themed coffee shop, restaurants serving Rajasthani, Chinese and Mediterranean delicacies. Besides the reguklar facilities of a luxury hotel, this place has arrangements for Baby-Sitting, Library, Airport Transfer, Astrologer on Call etc.

The Gateway Hotel
Banar Road
Jodhpur - 342 027 Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in the Gateway Hotel: This 88 roomed hotel is situated at an 8 Km drive from the Railway station and 12 Km from airport. The Gateway Hotel has got restaurants famous for their continental and north-western foods as well as bars renowned for their stock of wines. The hotel ahs even got services like Helipad, Wi-Fi internet, Tennis court, Cricket ground, Volley ball court, Indoor games and many more.

To name a few of the other 5 star hotels in Jodhpur are:

Park Plaza
Umaid Bhawan Palace

Deluxe Hotels

Deluxe hotels are mainly the 4 star and 3 star hotels of Jodhpur. Though these are the four star hotels, but it’s really difficult to differentiate them from the 5 star ones. Some of the renowned deluxe hotels in Jodhpur are:

Hotel Mapple Abhay
Paota Circle
Paota
Jodhpur – 342 006
Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Hotel Mapple Abhay: Being located in the heart of the Blue City, this 72 roomed 4 star hotel is the perfect place to experience the rich cultural tradition of Jodhpur. Besides providing facilities like internal shopping arcade, conference halls and restaurants serving palatable Rajasthani food, the cozy hotel rooms has got tea-coffee maker, mini room bar, 24 hours satellite television etc.

Hotel Kalinga
Adarsh Niwas
Near Railway Station
Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Hotel Kalinga: Hotel Kalinga, the first 3 star hotel of the city follows the longstanding expression "Atithi Devo Bhava". They excel in taking care of their guests who are physically challenged. This hotel is well-equipped with 24 hrs power supply, automatic lift, decorated rooms etc.

The other deluxe hotels in Jodhpur are:

Chandra Inn
Niky International
Shree Ram International
Rajputana Palace
Suncity International

Economy Hotels

The economy hotels in Jodhpur are the hotels, which provide varied facilities in cheap rates. These hotels, in no way, lags behind the other famous hotels of the city. Some of the well-known among them are:

Hotel Ratnawali
149 - 150 Nai Sarak
Jodhpur - 342001, Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Hotel Ratnawali: 24 roomed Hotel Ratnawali is the most nearest hotel from the railway, bus depot and airport. This hotel has got facilities like Banquet hall, credit card facility, Direct Dial Telephone, 24/7 room service etc.

Inn Season
P.W.D. Road,
Jodhpur – 342001
Rajasthan (India)

Facilities in Inn Season: Inn Season’s 5 rooms and 6 Suites are well-furnished along with room service. Apart from this, the hotel offers Horse Safaris, Traditional Massagers on Call, internet and Fax, Swimming Pool, restaurants serving mouth-pottering foods and many more.

Other economy hotels to stay in are:

Residency Palace
Shri Ram Excellency
RTDC Hotel Ghoomar

Last Updated on 28 November 2011