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Taj Lake PalacevsThe Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace Udaipur and The Oberoi Udaivilas are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Taj Lake Palace Udaipur is preferred by most professionals compared to The Oberoi Udaivilas. Taj Lake Palace Udaipur comes in at #1 in Udaipur with praise from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Concierge.
Taj Lake Palace
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Hideaway Report
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Michelin Guide
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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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"
Michelin Guide "The Taj Lake Palace floats on the calm surface of Lake Pichola and was built in 1740 as a summer retreat, taking advantage of the cooling lake breezes. The Taj group took over in the..." Full review
The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur Concierge
Fodor's Star Service
Rough Guide Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Hideaway Report The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Hardasji Ki Magri, Udaipur 313001, India
From $293/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Set on 30 acres, Udaivilas's grounds and rooms have a more spacious feel than those of its famous neighbor just across the water."
Fodor's "On Lake Pichola, with sublime views of the Lake Palace, City Palace Complex, and ghats, this is one of India's most luxurious (and expensive) hotels—a contemporary palace in its own right." Full review
Star Service "The entryway is laden with candlelit courtyards and onyx fountains gurgling with romance, inviting guests to linger awhile before heading inside. " Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Udaipur’s most opulent hotel, occupying a sprawling palace, embellished with acres of marble and a novel “moated pool” that flows around the outside of the main building."
Travel + Leisure "From your window, Udaipur, the city of lakes, carved into the desert landscape by Mewari royals in the 16th century, sparkles in the sun." Full review
Afar Magazine "I knew I wanted to visit this place when I saw pictures, and it's even more majestic in person." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Imaginative contemporary resort built to resemble a traditional Rajasthani palace, on the banks of Lake Pichola." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This extraordinary, purpose-built palace offers sprawling bird-filled gardens, marvelous pools and genuflecting staff that treat you like the royalty you momentarily are." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A traditional Mewari palace on former hunting grounds along the shore of Lake Pichola, it's "a little piece of heaven on earth."" Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Spread over 30 spectacular acres on the banks of Lake Pichola, this palace hotel, with its grand gates, fortified walls...and intricately hand-carved stone columns, is the stuff of dreams."
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