The Leela Palace UdaipurvsMewar Haveli
Both The Leela Palace Udaipur and Mewar Haveli are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Leela Palace Udaipur is preferred by most writers compared to Mewar Haveli. The Leela Palace Udaipur ranks #4 in Udaipur with accolades from 6 reviews including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
The Leela Palace Udaipur
Lake Pichola, Udaipur 313001, India
From $277/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"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
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
Rough Guide
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."
Jetsetter
"Moghul-inspired palace with 80 rooms and suites and service fit for a modern-day monarch, on the banks of Lake Pichola." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Sandstone-hued splendor on Lake Pichola with a supervised kids' buffet and play zone during Sunday brunch." Full review
Afar Magazine
"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
Michelin Guide
"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
Mewar Haveli
34-35 Lal Ghat, Udaipur 313001, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
Rough Guide
"Spotless and well-run modern mid-range hotel in a very central location. The twelve rooms (some with a/c and lake views) are chintzy but comfortable."
Lonely Planet
"Mewar is a decent midranger in a central location with friendly staff who oversee sun-filled rooms with comfortable beds" Full review