Shiv Niwas PalacevsThe Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur is the choice of most reviewers compared to Shiv Niwas Palace. The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur comes in at 74 with accolades from 3 sources including Fodor's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Shiv Niwas Palace
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
The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur
Opposite Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur 313001, India
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Traditional Rajput decor and costuming combine with modern comforts to ensure a graceful getaway here." Full review
Rough Guide
"Luxury hotel occupying a nineteenth-century hilltop guesthouse above Fateh Sagar Lake. It’s strong on creature comforts, with well-equipped rooms and a huge pool."
Fodor's
"An interesting range of activities for guests—horse dancing, bagpiper recitals, puppet shows, camel rides, snooker—are the highlights of Laxmi Vilas, a former palace." Full review