The Leela Palace UdaipurvsRAAS Devigarh
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Leela Palace Udaipur scores slightly higher than RAAS Devigarh. The Leela Palace Udaipur is ranked #4 in Udaipur with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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
RAAS Devigarh
Frommer's
Star Service Rough Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph Michelin Guide
Delwara NH 8, Rajsamand 313202, India
From $201/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is an unparalleled masterpiece in design, marrying the towering exterior of an original 18th-century Rajput palace... with a re-invented minimalist contemporary interior." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is located far enough away from the bustling city of Jaipur to make guests feel as if they are in private royal quarters." Full review
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The Devi Garh Suite and the Aravali Suite both offer spectacular views of the mountains and, upon request, private butler service.
Rough Guide "Hidden away in the Aravalli Hills a 40min drive north of Udaipur, this luxury hotel occupies the magnificent seventeenth-century Devi Garh palace."
Mr & Mrs Smith "Revamped 18th-century palace Raas Devigarh is a fairytale-like fortress of a boutique hotel, with a smattering of gingerbread balconies that look out across frangipani-filled landscaped grounds." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A crenellated vision in white set high on a granite knoll with far-reaching views, this is no ordinary palace hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide "It comes with all the extravagant trappings of the contemporary luxury hotel. There’s an Wellness spa, offering everything from massages to beauty treatments to yoga, as well as a fully equipped gym " Full review
