Top Palaces and hotels in Udaipur

Top Palaces and hotels in Udaipur

Udaipur, a city of lakes houses several palaces, most of which have been converted into luxury palace hotels. These are known for providing the highest degree of comfort, convenience, and luxury to their guests in the most traditional manner. Udaipur can be visited along with the Golden Triangle cities of Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. One can either drive from Jaipur to Udaipur or even opt for a flight. The different palaces in Udaipur also include some that are converted into hotels. While the hotels can be seen only when one chooses to stay there, the City Palace is open for sightseeing for all visitors. Here is a list of the top palaces in Udaipur, including the luxury hotels:

Taj Lake Palace

1. Taj Lake Palace – Set amidst the Lake Pichola in Udaipur, this majestic palace hotel is undoubtedly the most romantic hotel in the world. This luxury lake palace hotel was once the pleasure palace of an ancient ruler Maharana Jagat Singh II and was then called as ‘Jag Niwas’. The hotel has beautifully designed rooms, overlooking a lily pond or the terrace. The exquisite restaurants of this hotel offer all type of cuisines to their guests. The unique selling point of this property is that it offers spa on a boat where one can indulge in some signature beauty therapies, treatments & services in the most luxurious manner. This palace can be visited by tourists who have booked their stay in the palace. Since the hotel is located in the middle of the lake, their only source of transport is by boat.  

Oberoi Udaivilas

2. The Oberoi Udaivilas –This luxury resort is considered amongst the top luxury hotels in the entire continent of Asia. It is located on Lake Pichola and is surrounded by verdant gardens, fountains and has Aravalli hills as a backdrop. This region once belonged to the Kings of Mewar and hence the palace was built in a traditional Rajasthani style as a tribute to the royal heritage of Mewar kingdom. Some of the rooms offer spectacular views across the legendary Lake Pichola. Within the premises of the resort, there is a 200 years old royal hunting lodge and a 20-acre wildlife conservatory where once can spot wild boar, peacocks and Indian spotted deer. The resort is accessible both, by car and boat and is just 20 minutes drive from the city’s major attractions like the City Palace, Crystal Gallery, Jagdish Temple & Sahelion ki Bari.

Leela Palace

3. The Leela Palace –This luxury property in Udaipur is one of the most popular hotels because it highlights the grandeur and opulence of the royal era. This resort to welcomes one either in a delightfully decorated boat or by premium luxury cars. All the rooms offer a panoramic view of the lake and Aravalli Mountains. Rooms are stylishly adorned with traditional local art, crafts &exquisite fabrics. Even the wooden décor is embossed with a popular art form involving intricate carvings. The restaurants’ interiors are elegantly designed in a unique style, to match the tranquility of the lake view outside. All their restaurants offer an eclectic mix of cuisines & beverages from different corners of the world. One of the major highlight of this luxury palace hotel is its open-air fine-dining Indian restaurant called Sheesh Mahal which is located by the lakeside and offer an alluring view of the City palace.

Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace

4. The Lalit Laxmi VilasPalace –This luxury heritage palace hotel of Udaipur sits on a hilltop and is surrounded by the majestic Aravalli Mountains, overlooking the lake of Fateh Sagar. It is the only heritage property in Udaipur facing Fateh Sagar Lake. The interiors of this grand palace hotel radiate the rich history and culture by the grandeur of royalty. The property is well connected to the national highways, airports and is also few minute drives away from the major tourist sites of City palace, Crystal Gallery, Jagdish Temple and Sahelionki Bari.

Fateh Prakash Palace

5.Fateh Prakash Palace – The Fateh Prakash Palace is situated along the shores of Pichola Lake in Udaipur. The palace gets its name from perhaps the greatest ruler of the Mewar dynasty, Maharana Fateh Singh. The royal residence was revamped and changed over into a heritage hotel, known for its beyond compare excellence & royal architecture. The palace highlights unique turrets and majestic domes. The palace additionally exhibits a fortune trove of precious paintings, exquisite chandeliers, and collection of exclusive crystal and crockery. Set in a resplendent 19th-century palace, this hotel by the City Palace is a 3-minute stroll from the Lake Pichola shoreline and 1 km from the Jagdish Temple.

Shiv Niwas Palace

 6. Shiv Niwas Palace – The arc-shaped structure of Shiv Niwas Palace was built in the first half of the twentieth century, during the rule of Maharana Fateh Singh. It was built for visitors and dignitaries of the Mewar imperial family. This royal guest house has been changed into a heritage property and is celebrated as one of the most extravagant legacy hotels of India, offering each & every world-class facility along with a rich old-world setting. Sitting above Lake Pichola, this stupendous, arc-shaped hotel, in a mid-20th-century palace is 1 km from the Hindu Jagdish Temple and a 7-minute stroll from the City Palace museum complex.

City Palace

7. City Palace – Unlike all the other palaces in Udaipur which are hotels, the City Palace is the only one that is a sightseeing location and can be explored with a knowledgeable guide. A palace constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II has a blend of both Mughal & Rajput architecture. Covering one-seventh area of old Jaipur this palace has gardens, courtyards, temples & Museum in it. These add to the magnificent royal glory of the 17^th century architectural marvel.

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