The Oberoi Udaivilas, UdaipurvsJagat Niwas Palace Hotel
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel scores marginally better than The Oberoi Udaivilas. Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel scores 89 with accolades from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
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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
Tablet19.5
"Built by local craftsmen in a more or less authentic Mewari style, the place gleams in the sunlight, spotless and meticulously perfect." 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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Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel Fodor's Rough Guide
Gayot The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Fodor's
23-25, Lal Ghat, Udaipur 313001, India
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "With all the recent improvements, you'd be hard pressed to find better value (or better views)." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Beautifully restored seventeenthcentury haveli right on the lakeside, with 29 pleasant a/c rooms (some with lake views) and a good restaurant."
Gayot "Travelers on a budget will appreciate the many charms of this lakefront heritage hotel."
The Telegraph8.0
"The best of the townhouse ‘havelis’ in Udaipur, Jagat Niwas Palace stands feet from Lake Pichola." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This leading hotel set in two converted lakeside havelis (traditional, ornately decorated residences) takes the location cake, and staff are efficient and always courteous" Full review
Fodor's "In a converted haveli at the end of one of Lal Ghat's labyrinthine lanes, this restaurant has retained the mansion's lovely design and has spectacular views of the Lake Palace, especially..." Full review
