Taj's 1894 Nizam palace conversion — 60 keys on a hilltop above Old Hyderabad, reopened 2010.
BrandTaj Hotels
DestinationHyderabad
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingPalatial hilltop estate with fragrant gardens and panoramic views of Old Hyderabad
Best ForHeritage-focused travelers collecting India's palace hotels, couples on milestone India trips, repeat Taj guests extending to the Hyderabad palace.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceIntuitive Butler service
ButlerOpulent service level with personal welcome
Private PoolNo
Built1894
Renovated2010
Taj Falaknuma Palace opened in 2010 as a hotel conversion of the 1894 Nizam palace, set on a hilltop estate above Old Hyderabad. The property runs 40 rooms and 20 suites across the palace structure, with butler service standard across all categories. Four restaurants — Adaa, Celeste, Gol Bungalow, a
Key Features
Heritage property with rich history
Fine dining options with local and international cuisine
Spacious and elegantly designed rooms
Spa and wellness facilities
Exquisite views of the city
Swimming pool and fitness center
Personalized butler service available
Various event spaces for meetings and celebrations
Dining
Adaa
Celeste
Gol Bungalow
Jade Terrace
Signature Experience
The nine-course Nizam dinner in the formal dining room, served on the original palace silver — Taj's signature experience at this property.
Actual Nizam palace rather than heritage-inspired new construction, with Taj's royal arrival ceremony and nine-course Nizam dinner served on original family silver — the palace format executed at full scale.
Signature Suite: Nizam Suite
Adeptly combines modern style with the historical essence of the palace, embodying regal splendour.
Accolades
Telangana State Tourism Award for the Best 5 Star Deluxe Hotel (2020)
