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The Leela Palace UdaipurvsThe Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
The Leela Palace Udaipur and The Oberoi Udaivilas are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Oberoi Udaivilas ranks slightly higher than The Leela Palace Udaipur. The Oberoi Udaivilas ranks #3 in Udaipur with praise from 9 publications including Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
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
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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