World's most luxurious palace hotels

After a grand palace was recently named the best hotel in the world by TripAdvisor reviewers, we thought we'd take you on a tour of the most amazing palace hotels around the world. With magnificent architecture, regal rooms and brimming with history, these luxurious palace hotels are fit for a king or queen.

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Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India took the top spot in TripAdvisor's 2016 Traveller Choice Awards thanks to its spectacular design, which combines eastern and western architecture. One of the world's biggest living palaces (the Maharaja Iives in one of the wings), it features beautifully carved balconies, attractive courtyards and majestic antique furnishings. TripAdvisor reviewers rave about its impeccable style, service and comfort, as well as its value for money.

Whether in India, China or Italy, our pick of the best palatial hotels contain unique features, from marble pillars to the grandest lobbies you will ever feast your eyes on.

Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, for example, is located on an island in Lake Pichola and decorated to the highest royal standard after being built as a winter palace for the Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1746. In Italy, The Gritti Palace overlooks Venice's Grand Canal and was the private residence of the Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti, in 1525. The landmark hotel is enchanting, with exquisite interiors inspired by its historical role as a private home.

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