UUtente ospiteThis hotel is visually striking in every way, both outside and in. It's interior is well designed and contains nooks and crannies on every level. There are ***y places to sit and relax with a drink...and admire the artistic beauty. Our suite was delightful, with space to sprawl, and a huge jetted bathtub in the bathroom. It was really very comfortable indeed. The swimming pool, tucked away in a remote courtyard, surrounded by high, beautifully decorated walls had crystal clear water everyday. The staff were 100% make, which seemed unusual, and the reception guys were possibly lacking a little finesse, but they would get most jobs done with a brusque determination. What I found really useful was being able to arrange foreign currency exchange at pretty much a moment's notice. You speak to the reception guy, he makes a quick phone call, gives you the rate - which was excellent - and 15 minutes later a guy would arrive on a motorbike with a wad of notes, and the exchange completed. Very convenient. The food on the rooftop terrace was excellent. The Dinner menu was extensive. Whatever we chose was very well prepared and tasted great. Service was good. Most nights, an Indian dance and music act would provide a backdrop to your meal. The rooftop setting was a very pleasant way to finish a hectic day. All was going so well. I'd refused ice with my gin and tonics for a few days. And then on our third evening there, we both succumbed to the bartender's suggestion that ice in our cocktails would be fine because it was from (purified/filtered) water. We'd both had wine with our meal by that stage, and so were a little vulnerable to the inducement of a convincing bartender. And that was the point at which our trip became a little tricky. The following morning, I visited our bathroom frequently. Luckily, we had packed imodium, and so were able to complete all our pre-booked itineraries. But we ate very little over the next three days, including no evening meals. So, sorry bartender, that we didn't see you for our last evening meal at Umaid Bhawan, before moving on to Agra. Apparently, the hotels rely on delivery of ice in bulk from suppliers that can provide no guarantees on the source content of the ice - I found that out from our Taj Mahal tour guide a few days later. So, yeah, it was great here - up to a point. But if you are from Europe or the States - beware of a convincing late night bartender...
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