Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior

Recently renovated heritage hotel. Very clean and full of charm. The staff were attentive and welcoming, but sometimes fell a little short of what you would expect from this 5 star chain of hotels. For example, one day we returned after a full day exploring the city and our room had not been cleaned. One evening we ate in the restaurant and ordered two dishes, but only one arrived. One evening we went to 5 o’clock cocktails but there was no bartender in the bar. And the first morning we had breakfast we were told it was buffet only; I asked if there was any a menu and was told no, only to realize later that there was in fact a menu full of delicious options. This hotel has potential to be amazing but it needs to pay attention to the details.

The palace was absolutely gorgeous. Our welcome was done in a very traditional manner with drums beating and flowers being showered on us. We had arrived earlier than the check in time and the hotel was kind enough to allow us an early check in as soon as a room was available. The room itself was beautiful and comfortable and overlooked an open courtyard. The best part of our stay was the food. The hotel food was absolutely delicious both for the buffet and a-la carte items. The rice kheer, the paneer paranthas, the kadahi panner, all regular Indian items were done with so much perfection that we just could not resist indulging ourselves. The palace lawns are beautiful with rabbits running around and peacocks calling in the distance. There are two swimming pools and both were stunning though the one in the garden area had some dried leaves from the trees floating. But that did not deter my son in enjoying the vast pool. There were two very historic temples in the palace grounds and an evening arti was organized daily where all the hotel staff and guests congregated. It was a good way to increase the interaction between the staff and the guests. The location is convenient with local transport easily available outside the palace gate. The view from the terrace of the palace of the Gwalior fort at night is stunning. Don't miss that. The entire staff at the hotel was very welcoming and happy to assist us whether it was the front office, restaurant or the housekeeping. Will definitely want to visit the place again.

Amazingly palace Hotel.....Royal Rooms & Hospitality Yumlicious Food & very well groom team Espacially Ms.Somuya at the Silver saloon...She is proactive and always responsiveness of customer need. Lot of appreciations for Ms.Soumya and the entire Restaurant team

Amazing food and hospitality. The staff were very helpful specially Saumya. Had wonderful stay and would definitely like to come back. All dishes were scrumptious at ten silver saloon restaurant. I also did mock tail making which was a learning experience. I learnt to make many mock tails.

I had a wonderful stay at Taj Usha Kiran Palace in Gwalior. The palace is beautiful, with a serene atmosphere and spacious, comfortable rooms. The breakfast was delicious, and the food throughout the day was consistently great. The pool, spa, and garden offered perfect relaxation spots. The staff, especially Mr. Santosh from housekeeping, were attentive and made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend this luxurious and peaceful retreat for anyone visiting Gwalior!

Ms. Gautami Our trip to Taj Usha Kiran Palace was made extra special by Ms. Gautami’s warmth and expertise. She ensured we had a wonderful stay, providing assistance whenever needed. The highlight was her heritage walk, which was informative, well-paced, and filled with captivating stories. She has a natural ability to engage people and make history come alive. Her passion for the palace and its heritage is truly inspiring. We left with a deep appreciation for the place, all thanks to her. We highly recommend taking the heritage tour with Ms. Gautami—it’s an experience you won’t forget! ⸻