Accommodations in Jodhpur

• Hotel rating: Luxury

Spread over six acres of landscaped gardens, the centrally located Taj - Hari Mahal is an architectural blend of age-old Rajasthani motifs and contemporary design. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court, fitness centre, croquet lawn and a putting green. A restaurant serving a blend of local and international cuisine is also available on-site.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

A splendid example of the Indo-colonial and art-deco style of the thirties, the Umaid Bhawan was one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The palace was built between 1929 and 1943 and over 3,000 artisans worked over 14 years to create this magnificent, and now somewhat faded, edifice. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, croquet and billiards.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

The Ajit Bhawan was originally built for Maharaja Ajit Singh, the younger brother of the Maharaja of Jodhpur, in the 1920s. A red sandstone structure, it features arched windows, carved balconies, cupolas and a quadrangle with exquisitely carved latticework. Accommodation is provided in 39 air-conditioned cottage rooms and 11 deluxe rooms located around the swimming pool. Breakfast and lunch is served in the restaurant while dinner is served in the garden with a selection of Indian and Continental cuisine available.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

Located in the heart of Jodhpur, this stylish boutique hotel with 40 rooms and suites has one of the best locations in the city. The gorgeous rooms at Raas combine ethnic Indian design with contemporary style and many of the rooms offer magnificent views of the Mehrangarh fort. This small hotel comprises four beautifully restored old buildings in Jodhpur's 'rose-red' sandstone and the two restaurants between them serve continental and Indian cuisine.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

The Indana Palace Jodhpur is located 3km from the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and 10km from the Mehrangarh Fort close to Jodhpur airport. The property features architecture and interiors furnished with traditional carved furniture, hand-painted walls, marble floors and ethnic jali art work, aimed at creating the feel of a traditional Rajasthani haveli.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

This luxury property in the Rohet area is the sister property to Rohetgarh. Just an hour's drive south of Jodhpur, this extraordinary small fort is perched on a sand mound, surrounded by scrub desert. A haven of comfort, Mihigarh has nine large suites, each with adjoining sitting rooms and stunningly decorated in soft, earthy colours. Each has its own courtyard and a glorious terrace facing out to the surrounding countryside, with either a plunge pool or whirlpool to take a dip in. A gorgeous infinity pool, shady sitting areas and a barbecue area all fan out from the dining room, which is wonderfully airy in summer and warm and cosy in winter. Mihirgarh is an excellent base to explore the wonders of Jodhpur and Osian, go on a camel or village safari, or pamper yourself in the excellent spa.