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Kankarwa HavelivsThe Leela Palace Udaipur
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Leela Palace Udaipur ranks significantly better than Kankarwa Haveli. The Leela Palace Udaipur scores 84 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Fodor's, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Kankarwa Haveli
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
26 Lal Ghat, Eastern Shores of Lake Pichola, Udaipur 313001, India
From $38/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Sun terrace
"Romantically restored haveli right on the waterfront."
"This is one of Udaipur’s few hotels that are genuine old havelis (as opposed to new buildings made to look like old havelis, or places that simply stick ‘Haveli’ on the end of their name)." Full review
The Leela Palace Udaipur
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Rough Guide
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Lake Pichola, Udaipur 313001, India
From $277/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"This exclusive 250-year-old white-marble palace—location for the James Bond film Octopussy—floats like a vision in the middle of Lake Pichola, and you arrive, of course, by boat." Full review
"The 72 rooms are comparatively simple, furnished in dark wood, with beige and pewter silks, and marigold-colored armchairs and pillows; there are also eight suites." Full review
Star
"One of India’s most famous and romantic hotels, sailing in magnificent isolation on its own island amid the serene waters of Lake Pichola."
"Moghul-inspired palace with 80 rooms and suites and service fit for a modern-day monarch, on the banks of Lake Pichola." Full review
"Sandstone-hued splendor on Lake Pichola with a supervised kids' buffet and play zone during Sunday brunch." Full review
"When it comes to larger-than-life dining experiences and luxury accommodation in India, nobody does it better than The Leela Palace in Udaipur." Full review
"A painstakingly authentic, meticulously preserved Rajasthani palace...the best rooms, naturally, look out over Lake Pichola, and there’s no shortage of them. The most basic are already quite luxe." Full review