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Shiv Niwas PalacevsThe Leela Palace Udaipur
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Leela Palace Udaipur scores significantly better than Shiv Niwas Palace. The Leela Palace Udaipur has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
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
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
