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Shiv Niwas PalacevsTaj Lake Palace
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Taj Lake Palace Udaipur scores significantly better than Shiv Niwas Palace. Taj Lake Palace Udaipur comes in at #1 in Udaipur with recommendations from 8 publications including Concierge, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Shiv Niwas Palace
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
The City Palace, Udaipur 313001, India
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "This upmarket heritage hotel trades on its superb
location inside the City Palace complex, with grand public
areas, a dreamy pool (non-guests ₹350) and a lavish spa.
The viewless..."
Fodor's "The white stone pool and the gardens add to the magical ambience. Half its accommodations are in the better-maintained suites... some need renovation." Full review
Lonely Planet "This hotel, in the former palace guest quarters, has opulent common areas like its pool courtyard, bar and lawn garden." Full review
Taj Lake Palace
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Independent
Udaipur 313001, India
From $349/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "One of the most photographed hotels in India, the 83-room Taj Lake Palace rises from a rock foundation within the green waters of Udaipur's Pichola Lake."
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When choosing your accommodation, enhance the feeling of being at sea by opting for an outside room, facing the city.
Travel + Leisure "263-year-old white marble palace that rises from a rock foundation on its own island in Lake Pichola. " Full review
Star Service "Most arrivals are greeted with a shower of rose petals, a ceremonious arrival that leaves most guests in awe. " Full review
Gayot "Over-the-top opulence can be expected at this palace that serves as its own fantasy island."
The Telegraph9.0
"One of the world’s most romantic destination hotels, the Palace floats like a beautiful white ship on the waters of Lake Pichola, with 360-degree views of surrounding Udaipur." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Romantic 18th-century white marble palace-hotel set in the middle of Lake Pichola, with an unforgettable view back to the golden city of Udaipur." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This former palace sits in the middle of Lake Pichola, and offers guests sweeping views of the iconic buildings on shore." Full review
Lonely Planet "The icon of Udaipur, this romantic white-marble palace seemingly floating on the lake is extraordinary, with open-air courtyards, lotus ponds and a small, mango-tree-shaded pool" Full review
Independent "A five-star hotel in a castle perched on an island in the middle of Udaipur’s Lake Pichola...include the elegant courtyards (perfect for moonlit strolls) and some of the most romantic suites"
