Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior

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The Indian Hotels Co Ltd
9 (119 reviews)
Jayendraganj Lashkar, , Gwalior , in

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff
Beautiful heritage hotel
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dinner could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
There were issues with cleanliness noted, especially around the breakfast service.
Service
9.75
The staff was exceptional, attentive, and welcoming throughout the stay.
Location
9.25
The hotel's heritage and architecture create a unique and memorable ambiance.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms were beautifully restored with modern comforts, retaining palace charm.
Amenities
8.75
Overall amenities were good, though some suggested modern upgrades.
Value for Money
9.25
Given the experience and service, the stay was worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.25
While breakfast was excellent, some felt that the dinner offerings could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, it was a royal and unforgettable experience surpassing expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 14:17

Property Description

Artistic Opulence and Royal Legacy
Taj Usha Kiran Palace, a majestic retreat in Gwalior, showcases the opulence and legacy of central India's royal lineage. Built in 1880, this historic palace hosted royalty and dignitaries, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of nobility and glamour.

Luxurious Amenities and Cultural Heritage
Immerse yourself in luxury at this palace, boasting lush gardens, a stunning swimming pool, and guided heritage walks revealing the artistic history of the Scindias. Experience the rich textiles, architecture, and musical heritage of Gwalior while enjoying contemporary tropical style and impeccable service.

Exquisite Dining and Event Spaces
Indulge in royal delicacies and global cuisine at Silver Saloon, sip on fine wines at Bada Bar, or host grand events in the impeccably manicured lawns and grand ballroom. With 50 guest rooms and luxury tents, Taj Usha Kiran Palace is perfect for intimate getaways and grand celebrations.

Book your enchanting stay at Taj Usha Kiran Palace and immerse yourself in Maratha hospitality and royal grandeur.

Important information:

Please note that for security purpose all Indian guests are required to present a valid photo ID proof (Voter's ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, any other ID with address approved by the Government of India. Pan Card is not acceptable). All international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa.

Please note that for Indian guests, cash settlements of INR 25000 and above will require a pan card copy during check out.

This is a 140 year old Palace and all rooms are of a different size and layout. Room categories have been classified basis a range of room size and thus no two rooms will be of same size and layout at the hotel.

Mandatory Surcharge for Festive Meals - Christmas Eve on 24th Dec at INR 7000 plus taxes per person and New Year Eve on 31st Dec at INR 10000 Plus taxes per person, Kids up to 11 Years will be charged 50 percent of above rates for Mandatory Festive Meals, Festive meals are applicable over and above the booked price and would be directly payable at hotel.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 11 years old stay for Rs. 3,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for Rs. 5,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

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Based on 119 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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VOLTAIRE • couple • br
10
Pros:

Great Breakfast, great restaurant

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Sheily • extended_group • in
10
Royal homely feel worth every minute spent here!
Pros:

Luxury at its best. Clean, well decorated guest rooms and common spaces.
Comfortable, spacious guest rooms with great temperature control.
Very warm and hospitable staff. Excellent housekeeping and restaurant staff.
Tasteful decoration. Excellent swimming pool.
Great food.
Great welcome.

Cons:

Everything is amazing.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Ayoub Y • family_with_children • lb
9
2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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Deepak • couple • ae
5
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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RENE • couple • fr
6
LA QUALITE DE LA VIE DES MAHARADJAS A DISPARUE !
Pros:

la chambre

Cons:

le service du breakfast le personnel est plus occupe a rire et de s occuper a lire leur telephone
une assiette aves des dechets qui a stationner toute la journee a cote de notre porte d entree

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Anupam • family_with_children • in
10
A royal, unforgettable experience — staying here felt like living inside history with the comfort and warmth of world-cl
Pros:

Taj Usha Kiran Palace is truly a stunning blend of heritage, luxury, and warmth. The architecture, vintage interiors, and serene ambience make you feel as if you’ve stepped into history. The staff was exceptional — attentive, graceful, and very welcoming, ensuring every detail was perfect. The room was beautifully restored with modern comforts while retaining palace charm. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast spread which felt curated rather than standard. The gardens and pathways were beautifully maintained and perfect for peaceful walks and photos.

We also captured some beautiful clips here for Aayansh Magic World — the palace setting added a royal touch to our content and made our memories even more special.

Cons:

Nothing major — just a small suggestion: a few modern upgrades in certain corners would elevate the royal feel even more. But overall, everything was wonderful.

2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
9
A beautiful heritage hotel with exceptional staff and service
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at the Taj Usha Kiran Palace. The rooms were elegant, and the staff were exceptionally kind and attentive throughout our visit.

A heartfelt thank you to Santosh from the housekeeping team for keeping our room nice and comfortable. The restaurant team Saumya, Anjali, Arun, Pramod and Abhishek made sure we were well looked after at every meal.

Overall, this is a truly welcoming hotel offering exceptional hospitality. We highly recommend it!

Cons:

Breakfasts were lovely, though we felt the watermelon juice could have been less watered down.

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
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RemcoS • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Wat een geweldig hotel. Werkelijk schitterend. Natuurlijk niet het goedkoopste prijssegment maar vergeleken met andere hotels is het zeker zijn geld waard. Het eten was ook prima. En de service en het personeel bijzonder vriendelijk!

Cons:

Niets

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Vikram • couple • in
7
Decent hotel
Pros:

The Room they gave me was nice and big , staff was helpful .

Cons:

Didn’t feel like a taj property . Something was amiss. The food was not top notch , overall maintainance of common spaces was not upto the mark

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Khushbir • couple • au
8
Enjoyed the stay
Pros:

Size of villa and presentation

Cons:

Carpets need cleaning

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Srivastava • couple • in
10
IT WAS WOW TYPE EXPERIENCE
Pros:

STAFF

Cons:

NO FACILITY FOR DRIVER STAY

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
An island of incredible luxury
Pros:

Incredible room (we were upgraded)!and grounds

Cons:

Buffet dinner not great, but breakfast was very good. Rather than opt for dinner included, probably better to go order on your own.

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Amit Kumar
10
Pros:

Excellent stay. Staff was very courteous.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • family_with_children • in
9
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Shailendra • family_with_children • au
9
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Das • family_with_children • in
9
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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vivek • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Staff are excellent - super helpful, slight issue with room on first night, resolved immediately & included dinner in my stay to make up for it without asking

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sharma • solo_traveller • in
8
2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sunali • solo_traveller • in
9
2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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yukio • couple • jp
9
excellent
Pros:

従業員の資質の良さ

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee