For such a historical property owned/lived in by the royal family, the Taj Palace really ought to be maintained betterincluding both its interior and exterior areas. The potential for Raj Palace is very high; for us, it unfortunately missed the mark as a small luxury hotel of the world. The owners/managers should look at the Samode Haveli for inspiration on how its done.
Featuring great-grandmothers-house-meets-foreign-hospital-waiting-room mood lighting, the musty accommodations were decorated with subpar furnishings and super worn and disjointed soft touches. While the pillows were comfy, the bed must have served as a torture device in the 18th century. The toilet and bidet should be replaced along with a stronger vent for countering natures ever-prolific aromatherapy.
There was some sort of unmarked heritage display inside our room that was set behind a glass door. This door was secured by a prison padlock (similar to the one used for locking our room). One might think that a locking system like this is charming only until they realize that they can be locked in their room from the outside. Once trapped, the only thing to keep yourself entertained would be old Bollywood music videos from the 60s-90s, since the management team/captors have not subscribed to any common popular channels of our current era. Enough said re: Breaking Bharat.
The gym has many things that need to be worked out as it is severely substandard. The massage and spa areas are worth dodging to maintain your health and wellness. The pool looked pleasing and clean, although, we didnt have time to take a dip. Potted plants could have had pots; it would add to the ambiance.
Bar area could be more welcoming and open past 22:50; if you have a guest inside, its kind of odd to just leave them there alone. Something to think about.
The puppet master on the premises was apparently a vendorand a bit persistent at that.
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