Raffles Udaipur, located on a private island in the serene Udai Sagar Lake, is a stunning embodiment of luxury and elegance. The hotel's architecture is a magnificent blend of Mughal and Rajputana influences, featuring grand domes, intricate jali work, and elegant marble structures. The pristine white façade contrasts beautifully with the lush greenery and the tranquil waters surrounding it, creating a picturesque and regal ambience that reflects the opulent heritage of Udaipur.
Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, is a luxury hotel that sits exclusively in the middle of Lake Pichola. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Aravalli Hills on one side, and regal palaces on the other, the Taj Lake Palace spreads across a four-acre island – like an almost surreal vision in marble. Conceived by a Mewar prince, Maharana Jagat Singh II, as a pleasure palace in the 18fth-century, has turned into one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
The Leela Palace Udaipur is an opulent, modern palace hotel, set on the banks of the tranquil Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Southern Rajasthan. You arrive in James Bond style, on a boat reminiscing the 1983 classic, Octopussy and are received with a shower of rose petals. Inside, royal furnishings evoke a bygone era of grandeur including silver thrones, crystal chandeliers, and copious amounts of black and white marble that cover its lavish interiors. The theme here is clearly one of ancient romance.
Oberoi Udaivilas is a unique luxury hotel in Udaipur, located on the banks of a beautiful Lake Pichola. Built as a royal residence on 30 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with fountains and pavilions, Udaivilas offers a tranquil and romantic ambience against the backdrop of the Aravalli hills. Set in the city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes, Udaipur's Oberoi Udaivilas, mirrors that luxury with its own expansive courtyards, fountains and reflecting pools.
RAAS Devigarh, an 18th-century fort-palace outside Udaipur, is a luxury boutique hotel boasting chic and contemporary interiors. This all-suite hotel is a masterpiece in design, marrying the original facade with re-invented minimalist contemporary interior, in which almost everything from the bed and sofa bases to sunken bathtubs and vases is carved out of white marble. Located close to many cultural and historical landmarks, it forms a good base from which to explore Udaipur city and its surrounds.
Bujera Fort, designed in an authentic Rajasthani style is located in the small village of Bujera just outside the city of Udaipur. Richard Hanlon from Newcastle, who in the past dabbled with Sotheby, estate agency and interior designing finally decided to put all his passion and experience into building a fort, albeit a mini, in Rajasthan. Designed by a local architect and using regionally sourced material, this beautiful boutique hotel now reminisces the region’s glorious past.
Fateh Prakash Palace is a five-star heritage hotel, set in the heart of Udaipur overlooking Lake Pichola. As part of the Maharana of Udaipur’s City Palace complex, Fateh Prakash served as a guest wing and an exclusive venue for royal functions. Even today its durbar hall decorated with antique furniture and an extensive crystal gallery keep the ancient charm of the palace alive. Suitably refurbished in regal style, it serves as a perfect base from which to explore the city of Udaipur.
Shiv Niwas Palace is a luxurious heritage hotel, set in the heart of Jaipur in central Rajasthan. Originally built in the 1700s as a guesthouse for visiting guests and dignitaries of the Mewar royal family, it was later extended to provide luxurious accommodation for discerning travellers visiting Jaipur. This includes Roger Moore who stayed here during the filming of the James Bond Film Octopussy. Centrally located, it forms a perfect base from which to explore the Jaipur city.
