Taj Lake Palace Udaipur is a luxury hotel occupying a gorgeous 18th-century whitewashed palace (you may recognize it from the James Bond flick, "Octopussy") in the center of Udaipur's Lake Pichola. The hotel offers 66 rooms and 17 suites, all with traditionally inspired regal Rajasthani furniture and beautiful lake views. Features include a luxury spa, three restaurants with Indian and international fare, a small fitness center, a lovely pool deck, and a series of gorgeous outdoor common areas with lots of seating. Jiva Spa offers all sorts of massages and beauty treatments. With its prime location and luxurious rooms and amenities, this is arguably the best place to stay in town. However, the purpose-built The Oberoi Udaivilashotel on the opposite side of the lake is a close contender, and arguably a tad more luxurious.
Taj Lake Palace Udaipur is a luxury hotel occupying a gorgeous 18th-century whitewashed palace (you may recognize it from the James Bond flick, "Octopussy") in the center of Udaipur's Lake Pichola. The hotel offers 66 rooms and 17 suites, all with traditionally inspired regal Rajasthani furniture and beautiful lake views. Features include a luxury spa, three restaurants with Indian and international fare, a small fitness center, a lovely pool deck, and a series of gorgeous outdoor common areas with lots of seating. Jiva Spa offers all sorts of massages and beauty treatments. With its prime location and luxurious rooms and amenities, this is arguably the best place to stay in town. However, the purpose-built The Oberoi Udaivilashotel on the opposite side of the lake is a close contender, and arguably a tad more luxurious.
The Leela Palace Udaipur is a gorgeous luxury property on the banks of Udaipur's centerpiece Lake Pichola. This purpose-built palace hotel features 80 gorgeously furnished rooms and suites, all with big marble bathrooms and a mix of modern amenities and Rajasthani touches. Even the entry-level rooms have beautiful lake views and many come with private balconies. The grounds and features are equally impressive and include large interior and exterior courtyards, an elegant lobby, a decent assortment of conference facilities, and a well-equipped gym. There are a spa with its own private pool, a larger main pool flanked by palm trees, and three bars and restaurants (food quality varies). Travelers should also consider the city's two other main luxury options: the historic Taj Lake Palace in the middle of the lake and the super posh Oberoi Udaivilas.
The Leela Palace Udaipur is a gorgeous luxury property on the banks of Udaipur's centerpiece Lake Pichola. This purpose-built palace hotel features 80 gorgeously furnished rooms and suites, all with big marble bathrooms and a mix of modern amenities and Rajasthani touches. Even the entry-level rooms have beautiful lake views and many come with private balconies. The grounds and features are equally impressive and include large interior and exterior courtyards, an elegant lobby, a decent assortment of conference facilities, and a well-equipped gym. There are a spa with its own private pool, a larger main pool flanked by palm trees, and three bars and restaurants (food quality varies). Travelers should also consider the city's two other main luxury options: the historic Taj Lake Palace in the middle of the lake and the super posh Oberoi Udaivilas.
Set on 50 acres of beautiful lakeshore grounds that include a wildlife sanctuary, the five-pearl Oberoi Udaivilas is a regal property with decadent architecture and elegant interiors. Rooms and suites are some of the largest in the city and come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, and espresso machines, plus some have private pools and large living rooms and dining rooms. The expansive grounds include two attractive outdoor pools, plus there's a luxe spa and a modern fitness center. Two elegant restaurants have lovely alfresco dining spaces, and there's also an impressive bar. Other features include a variety of activities like boat tours and cooking classes. For a comparable -- and a bit less expensive -- alternative, check out the nearby Leela Palace Udaipur.
Set on 50 acres of beautiful lakeshore grounds that include a wildlife sanctuary, the five-pearl Oberoi Udaivilas is a regal property with decadent architecture and elegant interiors. Rooms and suites are some of the largest in the city and come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, and espresso machines, plus some have private pools and large living rooms and dining rooms. The expansive grounds include two attractive outdoor pools, plus there's a luxe spa and a modern fitness center. Two elegant restaurants have lovely alfresco dining spaces, and there's also an impressive bar. Other features include a variety of activities like boat tours and cooking classes. For a comparable -- and a bit less expensive -- alternative, check out the nearby Leela Palace Udaipur.
Radisson Jaipur City Center is a four-pearl business hotel with 112 sleek rooms, all with dark hardwood floors and flat-screen TVs. Though it lacks some of the historic ambience found in the city's more traditional boutique hotels (many of which are housed in transformed "havelis" or urban mansions), its location right by the railway station and a short drive into the Pink City makes it a good option for tourists and business travelers alike. Along with four restaurants and two bars, there's a nightclub, a rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a spa with beauty and wellness treatments. Travelers looking for something a bit more traditional and who don't mind being a way's away from the railway station may want to consider the historic Umaid Bhawan Heritage House Hotel.
Radisson Jaipur City Center is a four-pearl business hotel with 112 sleek rooms, all with dark hardwood floors and flat-screen TVs. Though it lacks some of the historic ambience found in the city's more traditional boutique hotels (many of which are housed in transformed "havelis" or urban mansions), its location right by the railway station and a short drive into the Pink City makes it a good option for tourists and business travelers alike. Along with four restaurants and two bars, there's a nightclub, a rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a spa with beauty and wellness treatments. Travelers looking for something a bit more traditional and who don't mind being a way's away from the railway station may want to consider the historic Umaid Bhawan Heritage House Hotel.
Krishna Palace is a budget-friendly hotel popular with families and located in the residential Bani Park neighborhood, not too far from the railway station and the historic Pink City. The 25 rooms here sleep one to four people comfortably, and all but the entry-level Standard Rooms have air-conditioning and lovely painted archways. Wet-room style bathrooms and maintenance issues can be a problem for some guests. Features include a rooftop restaurant and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers perks such as free train and bus station transfers and the occasional free yoga class. While this hotel offers plenty of character, there are better alternatives near the railway station, such as the charming, three-pearl Sunder Palace Guest House.
Krishna Palace is a budget-friendly hotel popular with families and located in the residential Bani Park neighborhood, not too far from the railway station and the historic Pink City. The 25 rooms here sleep one to four people comfortably, and all but the entry-level Standard Rooms have air-conditioning and lovely painted archways. Wet-room style bathrooms and maintenance issues can be a problem for some guests. Features include a rooftop restaurant and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers perks such as free train and bus station transfers and the occasional free yoga class. While this hotel offers plenty of character, there are better alternatives near the railway station, such as the charming, three-pearl Sunder Palace Guest House.
Three-pearl Jas Vilas is a charming little boutique hotel with a distinctly homelike vibe. In fact, the pretty grounds used to be a family home, with the owners still living on-site. Though set quite a way from the center of town, Pink City attractions and shopping are easily accessible. What's more? A dip in the pretty pool, surrounded by lush plants and flowers, is a great way to cool off after touring the region. With just 14 spacious rooms, it's an intimate hotel, and guests kick back on communal balconies or on the pool terrace. A fresh, Indian menu is served all day, and continental breakfasts are included. Guests looking to be closer to town could check out the Radisson Jaipur City Center, which has similar rates, though lacks the authentic style.
Three-pearl Jas Vilas is a charming little boutique hotel with a distinctly homelike vibe. In fact, the pretty grounds used to be a family home, with the owners still living on-site. Though set quite a way from the center of town, Pink City attractions and shopping are easily accessible. What's more? A dip in the pretty pool, surrounded by lush plants and flowers, is a great way to cool off after touring the region. With just 14 spacious rooms, it's an intimate hotel, and guests kick back on communal balconies or on the pool terrace. A fresh, Indian menu is served all day, and continental breakfasts are included. Guests looking to be closer to town could check out the Radisson Jaipur City Center, which has similar rates, though lacks the authentic style.
This upscale hotel is located on the banks of Mansagar Lake, on the road that leads between tourist-friendly Jaipur and the former capital of Rajasthan, Amber. The 134 rooms here share a streamlined decor theme, with dark-green marble flooring, and some have balconies and/or lake views, but the presence of smoking rooms may put some travelers off. Facilities include a courtyard pool that gets lots of sunlight plus two restaurants, a bar, a modern fitness center, and meeting space for up to 120 guests. It's also a good option for families thanks to babysitting services, a playground, and a kids' club. The location outside of town is more picturesque than convenient. For something more central, consider the heritage Jai Mahal Palace instead.
This upscale hotel is located on the banks of Mansagar Lake, on the road that leads between tourist-friendly Jaipur and the former capital of Rajasthan, Amber. The 134 rooms here share a streamlined decor theme, with dark-green marble flooring, and some have balconies and/or lake views, but the presence of smoking rooms may put some travelers off. Facilities include a courtyard pool that gets lots of sunlight plus two restaurants, a bar, a modern fitness center, and meeting space for up to 120 guests. It's also a good option for families thanks to babysitting services, a playground, and a kids' club. The location outside of town is more picturesque than convenient. For something more central, consider the heritage Jai Mahal Palace instead.
The ITC Rajputana is a large, five-pearl business and leisure hotel located just west of the Jaipur railway station and a short drive from the historic Pink City. Its 218 guest rooms have varied decor, but they're generally elegant despite needing a little TLC, with some worn furnishings and fixtures. Wellness facilities are really a standout -- the Kaya Kalp spa offers a full menu of beauty treatments, there's a well-equipped 24-hour gym, and a huge pool for swimming laps. There's also buffet restaurants with international cuisine and 24-hour room service. Travelers shopping around may want to also consider Rambagh Palace, an elegant former palace turned hotel with slightly higher rates.
The ITC Rajputana is a large, five-pearl business and leisure hotel located just west of the Jaipur railway station and a short drive from the historic Pink City. Its 218 guest rooms have varied decor, but they're generally elegant despite needing a little TLC, with some worn furnishings and fixtures. Wellness facilities are really a standout -- the Kaya Kalp spa offers a full menu of beauty treatments, there's a well-equipped 24-hour gym, and a huge pool for swimming laps. There's also buffet restaurants with international cuisine and 24-hour room service. Travelers shopping around may want to also consider Rambagh Palace, an elegant former palace turned hotel with slightly higher rates.