Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
26.203923, 78.166563Overview
5-star heritage hotel on a 4 hectare palace estate overlooking Gwalior Fort
Heritage & Grounds
Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior is a former royal palace built in 1880 by Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia, set on a 4 hectare landscaped estate adjacent to Jai Vilas Palace. Guests are welcomed with a ceremonial horse-drawn carriage, following a tradition used for dignitaries who have visited the palace over the decades. The property includes two swimming pools-one claimed as the biggest in Asia-and guided heritage walks conducted by an in-house historian who shares stories of the century-old Marryat & Scott Ltd elevator from London.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers 40 spacious air-conditioned rooms and luxury villas, including pool-facing luxury tents that provide a glamping experience. Among the accommodations are exclusive luxury villas with private plunge pools and historical suites such as the Maratha Suite, each decorated with unique royal interiors and antique furnishings. Two rooms feature private pools, and many rooms offer separate living areas with views of the landscaped gardens or the Navtal swimming pool.
Dining & Entertainment
Silver Saloon, the all-day diner, serves gourmet dishes inspired by royal Maratha kitchens, including a Marathi-Nepali fusion thali that requires advance ordering. Bada Bar offers a selection of wines and liqueurs in retro-luxe interiors, with a secret private seating area tucked away inside. Themed dinner nights, live music performances with sitar and tabla players, and outdoor dining on the manicured lawns with live Indian classical music are available regularly.
Wellness & Spa
Jiva Spa is the only spa in the region that offers treatments accompanied by live Indian classical music during massages and therapies. The spa provides a range of services including body scrubs, wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures, and a foot bath, along with a dedicated spa lounge and relaxation area. Guests can also use the fitness centre with a personal trainer, attend yoga classes, or relax in the steam room and jacuzzi located within the spa complex.
Family & Activities
Children have access to a dedicated kids' pool, a children's playground, and indoor play areas, plus board games and outdoor play equipment. The hotel arranges walking tours, cooking classes, and themed dinner nights, as well as billiards, darts, and badminton equipment for all ages. A complimentary golf cart shuttle to the nearby Jai Vilas Palace is available, and the 4 hectare grounds include picnic areas, a terrace with views of Gwalior Fort, and a chapel.
- Welcome: Ceremonial horse-drawn carriage upon arrival with traditional drums
- Rooms: 40 rooms and luxury villas, including tents with private pools
- Spa: Jiva Spa with live Indian classical music during treatments
- Dining: Silver Saloon serving Maratha royal cuisine and Marathi-Nepali thali
- Pools: Two outdoor pools including one claimed as the biggest in Asia
- Heritage: Guided walks with historian covering century-old elevator from London
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds
Essential information about Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
| 💵 Lowest room price | 14136 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 13.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gwalior, GWL |
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