THE UMMED AHMEDABAD

What THE UMMED AHMEDABAD does

The Ummed Hotels is a privately held Indian luxury hotel group founded in 1992 and operating three five-star properties across two states. The portfolio comprises The Ummed Ahmedabad (a resort-style hotel near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport), The Ummed Jodhpur Palace Resort & Spa (a 28-acre heritage property designed by Hafeez Contractor with 88 rooms/suites and 91,000+ sq. ft. of banqueting), and Ummed Haveli Jodhpur (a 200-year-old red-stone haveli originally from Pokhran). The group employs 101-250 staff and serves four primary segments: luxury leisure travellers, destination wedding clients, corporate/MICE buyers, and families.

Revenue is generated through five streams — accommodation, food and beverage (eight distinct dining venues across the portfolio), weddings and events, spa and wellness, and ancillary services (transportation, laundry, on-site retail). Distribution is direct-to-consumer-led: a Simplotel-powered booking engine on ummedhotels.com captures most reservations with 25-30% direct-booking incentives, complemented by phone/email reservations, walk-ins, and a dedicated weddings-and-events sales team handling quotes for weddings of 100 to 5,000+ guests. Marketing leverages TripAdvisor recognition (2026 Travellers' Choice Award at both flagship properties), The Ummed Chronicles blog, wedding brochures, and earned media in outlets including The Times of India.

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary: the booking platform is provided by Simplotel, no patents or trademarks are disclosed, and there is no evidence of internal AI/ML, custom algorithms, or productised APIs. The company's defensibility instead rests on physical asset scale, heritage positioning, and brand reputation rather than software or data advantages.

Name

THE UMMED AHMEDABAD

Legal name

Ummed Hotels

Website

https://ummedhotels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Ummed Hotels is a privately held Indian luxury hotel group operating three five-star properties in Ahmedabad and Jodhpur, serving leisure travellers, destination wedding clients, and corporate/MICE guests with heritage-styled accommodation, dining, and event venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels and Resorts

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Boutique & Lifestyle Resorts (THAGACAO), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Destination wedding venues
• Heritage resort experiences
• Fine dining restaurants
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Jodhpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Room Revenue): Primary revenue from the sale of hotel rooms and suites across three properties: The Ummed Ahmedabad, The Ummed Jodhpur Palace Resort & Spa (80 rooms + 8 suites), and Ummed Haveli Jodhpur. Room categories range from standard Deluxe Garden/Pool View rooms to premium Presidential and Royal Suites. Revenue is generated on a per-night, per-room basis with variable pricing by season, room category, and booking channel.
2. Food & Beverage (F&B): Multiple dining outlets across both properties generate F&B revenue. At The Ummed Ahmedabad: Kesar (fine dining Indian), Jacaranda (all-day buffet cafe), poolside private dining, and in-room dining. At The Ummed Jodhpur: Sir P (multi-cuisine family restaurant), Amrit Sagar (luxury bar), Charbagh (al fresco restaurant with live grills/tandoor), Jharokha (Rajasthani specialty), and a Beer Garden. F&B contributes significantly to per-guest revenue with offerings including buffets, a la carte, private dining, and special curated experiences.
3. Weddings & Events: Major revenue stream from hosting weddings (Mehndi, Haldi, Sangeet, ceremonies, receptions) and corporate events across 7 banqueting venues at The Ummed Jodhpur spanning 91,000+ sq. ft. Venue options include Sir Guman Court Hall (500 guests), Sir Guman Court Lawn (2,000), Palace Lawn (5,000), and Poolside Lawn (2,500). Full in-house catering, AV support, décor coordination, and entertainment arrangement are offered. The Ummed Ahmedabad also hosts events at multiple banquet venues (Gokul Dwarka, Back Lawn, Front Lawns, Mathura, Pool Side).
4. Spa & Wellness: Luxury spa services are offered at both properties, contributing to ancillary revenue. Spa treatments and wellness services are bundled with seasonal packages and direct booking offers.
5. Ancillary Services (Transportation, Laundry, Retail): Additional revenue from chargeable laundry services, transportation/shuttle services (airport transfers, event guest shuttles), and the on-site shopping arcade at The Ummed Jodhpur offering Rajasthani handicrafts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ummed Hotels operates three luxury 5-star properties in India—The Ummed Ahmedabad (resort-style hotel near the airport), The Ummed Jodhpur Palace Resort & Spa (28-acre heritage palace resort), and Ummed Haveli Jodhpur—offering accommodation, eight dining venues, weddings and banqueting, spa and wellness, and curated cultural experiences such as Marwari horse riding and folk performances. The company primarily sells room nights, banquet/event packages, and food & beverage to leisure travellers, families, wedding clients, and corporate MICE customers.

Product overview

The Ummed Hotels operates a collection of three luxury properties in India: The Ummed Ahmedabad (five-star hotel near the airport), The Ummed Jodhpur Palace Resort and Spa (28-acre heritage resort), and Ummed Haveli Jodhpur (traditional haveli). The portfolio features eight distinct dining venues spanning fine dining (Kesar), all-day dining (Jacaranda, Sir P), specialty restaurants (Charbagh, Jharokha), bars (Amrit Sagar, Beer Garden), and in-room dining. Event services include extensive wedding venues accommodating 500 to 5000+ guests. The properties collectively offer luxury accommodations, spa facilities, swimming pools, and curated experiences including equestrian centers, nature walks, and cultural programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Ummed Ahmedabad
• The Ummed Jodhpur, Palace Resort and Spa 28-acre heritage-style 5-star palace resort on Banar Road, Jodhpur, designed by Hafeez Contractor. Features 80 luxurious rooms and 8 suites (88 accommodations, ~400 sq. ft. each with bathtubs), 7 banqueting venues totalling 91,000+ sq. ft., multiple restaurants, a Beer Garden, the largest poolside venue in Jodhpur, an equestrian centre with 20+ Marwari horses, Gau Shala, and cultural evening programs. Approximately 12 km from Jodhpur Airport and 11 km from the railway station.
• Ummed Haveli, Jodhpur Heritage haveli property in Jodhpur built as a red stone structure originally over 200 years ago in Pokhran (western Rajasthan), once home to nobility. Offers a traditional Rajasthani heritage accommodation experience distinct from the larger palace resort.
• Kesar Restaurant
• Jacaranda All-day dining cafe at The Ummed Ahmedabad featuring globally inspired menus, buffet breakfast, and high-tea service. Recognised as the first buffet restaurant in Ahmedabad. Caters to in-house guests and external diners.
• Sir P Restaurant Main family dining restaurant at The Ummed Jodhpur named after Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Ji. Serves Asian, Continental, and regional Indian cuisines with both buffet and a la carte options across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Amrit Sagar Bar Luxury bar at The Ummed Jodhpur featuring premium wines, spirits, Indian single malts, and Rajasthani liqueurs. Distinctive interiors include double-height ceilings, carved stone walls, and a billiards table.
• Charbagh Restaurant Al fresco specialty restaurant at The Ummed Jodhpur inspired by Persian gardens, featuring live grills, tandoor specialties, and craft delicacies set against a 50-foot royal dome backdrop.
• Jharokha Restaurant Multi-cuisine restaurant at The Ummed Jodhpur with a special focus on authentic Rajasthani delicacies, offering regional flavours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Beer Garden Al fresco outdoor bar at The Ummed Jodhpur featuring craft cocktails, local delicacies, fresh brews, award-winning spirits, and live match screenings.
• Weddings and Events Services End-to-end weddings and corporate events hosting service across 7 banqueting venues at The Ummed Jodhpur totalling 91,000+ sq. ft. Venue options include Sir Guman Court Hall (500 guests), Sir Guman Court Lawn (2,000 guests), Palace Lawn (5,000 guests), and Poolside Lawn (2,500 guests). Includes full in-house catering (multi-cuisine menus including Jain, vegan, and gluten-free), AV support, decor coordination, and entertainment arrangement. Also offered at The Ummed Ahmedabad across banquet venues (Gokul Dwarka, Back Lawn, Front Lawns, Mathura, Pool Side). Weddings and corporate events range from intimate 100-guest ceremonies to multi-day events accommodating up to 1,000 guests.
• Family Resort Experience Curated family-friendly heritage resort experience at The Ummed Jodhpur featuring nature walks, animal encounters (Marwari horses, Gau Shala, peacocks, birdwatching), folk music performances, puppet shows, outdoor play areas for cricket and badminton, and indoor games like chess, carrom, and board games. Includes connecting rooms and extra beds for families with children.
• Spa and Wellness Services Luxury spa and wellness treatments offered at both The Ummed Ahmedabad and The Ummed Jodhpur Palace Resort & Spa, contributing to ancillary revenue. Spa services are bundled with seasonal packages and direct booking offers for in-house guests.
• Signature Equestrian Experience Signature guest experience at The Ummed Jodhpur featuring more than 20 horses of the famed indigenous Marwari breed. Offers short recreational rides and customised horsemanship residencies for in-house guests, leveraging the property's heritage and the breed's cultural significance in Rajasthan.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Ummed Hotels (Ahmedabad and Jodhpur) won the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026 for consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Operates Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad and Hyatt Place across both Ahmedabad and Jodhpur markets, competing for corporate and premium leisure demand with broader loyalty programs and brand standards.
• Marriott International: Operates multiple properties in Ahmedabad (e.g., Marriott Executive Apartments, Courtyard, Fairfield) competing for airport-adjacent corporate and event demand with global distribution and loyalty infrastructure.

Direct peers

• ITC Hotels: Operates ITC Rajputana in Jodhpur and ITC Narmada in Ahmedabad — directly comparable luxury heritage and full-service hotels in the same cities, competing for both corporate and leisure segments.
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts: Indian luxury palace hotel chain with comparable pricing, service levels, and target demographic. The Leela Palace Jaipur competes directly with The Ummed Jodhpur for luxury leisure and destination wedding guests.
• Taj Hotels (Indian Hotels Company Limited): Operates iconic heritage palace hotels in Rajasthan and Gujarat (Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur, Rambagh Palace Jaipur) with similar luxury positioning, wedding/event infrastructure, and target affluent leisure and corporate clientele. Most direct comparable for the heritage palace segment.
• Oberoi Hotels & Resorts: Direct luxury competitor with Rajvilas Jaipur and Udaivilas Udaipur — premium heritage palace resorts in Rajasthan targeting the same destination wedding and luxury leisure segments with comparable room counts and F&B offerings.

Emerging players

• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Ultra-luxury wellness-led hotel brand entering Indian heritage destinations (Sawai Madhopur). Competes for the same wellness-and-experience-driven luxury leisure guest that Ummed courts through its spa and curated programming.
• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury resort operator with properties in Rajasthan region (Aman-i-Khas) targeting the same ultra-high-net-worth leisure traveller segment with experiential, design-led offerings at premium price points.
• Sujan Luxury Hotels: Boutique luxury heritage hotel operator (SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, SUJÁN Jawai) competing in the same Rajasthan heritage luxury space. Smaller scale but elevated experiential positioning similar to Ummed's curated cultural offerings.

Regional players

• WelcomHeritage: Heritage hotel chain operating palace and haveli-style properties across Rajasthan and Gujarat, including properties in Jodhpur and Ahmedabad, competing directly in the heritage cultural tourism segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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