One of the best hotels I have stayed in India. A great property with highly trained and courteous staff. They take care of you as if you are the king for them. During my stay I didnt hear the word NO from anyone of the staff. Everything was possible for them. They go all the way out to make you... more

Great place to relax and be able to hear oneself & not the hullaballoos of the busy world. Better to stay at the ground floor room which opens up to the green lawn. Very spacious room, bath and lots of books to keep urself busy in case one doesn't feel like sitting outside all the time (which is rare!) .... more

We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have spent 2 nights in this delightful hotel. We were based in the Garden Retreat of the Balsamand Lake Palace, an old Royal summer residence on the outskirts of Jodhpur, set amidst beautiful gardens teeming with wildlife. The room was spacious, having a terrace and its own courtyard, spotlessly clean and had all the... more

i stayed at this lovely hotel in jan 09 for a night. it is a really picturesque locale with huge lawns and a lake. i stayed at the garden retreat which is a converted stable. but comfortable nonetheless. in fact rooms are not the standard four star variety but rather big and different in style. the place does seem a... more

Wow is how we both described this hotel – it is so beautiful. We were staying in one of the 10 suites and felt like we were the only people there - very rarely saw anyone else! The service was lovely; almost quaint! The lake is stunning and the grounds are just beautiful. The swimming pool is made of marble... more

I strongly recommend this hotel. We stayed with another couple for two nights. It was peak season but we felt like we had the place to ourselves. The gardens are a real treat - stepping outside my door after a great night’s sleep I saw over 10 parrots, two peacocks and some frolicking monkeys. The gardens were sunny and tranquil.... more

We checked into the Balsamand at short notice because the hotel that had been booked for us in Jodhpur was absolutely ghastly. We had a fabulous three night stay here and could not have been better looked after. The staff were courteous and discreet; the food was wonderful and the views of the lake and the birds were astounding. If... more

We stayed at the Garden side, which is about half of staying in the Palace: even though the Palace rooms are big, they didn't have a separate bedroom for our kid, so the extra space would have gone more or less unused. The site is great value for money: the buildings, the lawns and the paths, and the lake views... more

If you're looking for space, greenery, peace & quiet and excellent service, this is your place. The perfect antidote when India is too much for you. It's still easy enough to get into Jodhpur (10 minutes) but being able to come back to acres of green & gardens was very special. We had the swimming pool to ourselves for 2... more