Top 10: 5 star Hotels and Resorts in Udaipur, Rajasthan (Updated)

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Formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, Udaipur is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, is set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for the rich history the city has to offer. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics. Also known as the Venice of the East, the city is surrounded by magnificent Aravali Range in all directions. Udaipur’s tag of ‘the most romantic spot on the continent of India’ was first applied in 1829 by Colonel James Tod, the East India Company’s first political agent in the region. Known for its palaces, temples and havelis, Udaipur is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Rajasthan and the whole of India. The city has some of the best and ultra-luxurious 5 star hotels that often get into several Top 10 lists just like this. While I have already published a Top 10 list for Udaipur, that was almost four years, so I feel this is a good time to update that with some new hotels making it to the list.

10. Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals

Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals is an urban city hotel located near the City Palace and Lake Pichola. Other attractions such as the Monsoon Palace, Bagore ki Haveli and Sahelion-Ki-Bari are also located nearby. The hotel features 55 guest rooms and suites featuring lake or mountain views. Each floor has a different theme. Firki is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant offering a wide selection of a la carte options with international inspirations and a buffet while Taro Restobar serves Mediterranean cuisine. H Lounge is the hotel’s on-site bar offering coffees, aperitifs, and a menu featuring a selection of signature dishes and light bites made from regionally sourced ingredients. There’s also an on-site Starbucks. Facilities include a spa, Rajasthan’s first Technogym and an indoor pool.

Website: Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals

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9. Aurika Udaipur

In the heart of Udaipur, sitting on its own majestic hill is Aurika, Udaipur. Spread across 5 acres of undulating hilltop, the hotel offers 139 aesthetically designed guest rooms and suites. The hotel features 2 dining venues namely Mirasa and Ariva. Mirasa is an all-day dining restaurant that offers regional specialities in addition to dine cuisines from across the globe whereas Ariva is a bar that boasts a wine cellar. An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a library, a game room called ‘Rumpus Room’ and a jacuzzi are some of the facilities offered by the hotel.

Website: Aurika Udaipur

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8. Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur

Positioned on a dramatic landscape, Taj Aravali Resort & Spa is spread across 27 acres, creating an expansive oasis surrounded on all sides by the rugged Aravali Ranges, while staying in close proximity to the city centre and the sublime Fateh Sagar, one of the five major names that make up the city’s sophisticated lake system. The hotel features 176 well-appointed rooms, suites and luxury tents staggered over different levels across an undulating landscape. The property has an all-day diner, a specialty pure vegetarian restaurant, an alfresco grill and bar overlooking the swimming pool and manicured gardens. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Guests can play squash, badminton, basketball, tennis and use the indoor golf simulator at the property. It also includes a 34 seater movie theatre and a Jiva Spa housed in its own block. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and multiple event spaces.

Website: Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur

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7. Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur

A sunbathed vision on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, is part of the iconic City Palace complex. It was built in the 20th century by Maharana Fateh Singh as a venue for royal events. Some of the 65 guest rooms and suites present at the hotel offer views of Lake Pichola. Guests can enjoy a selection of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines from the in-house restaurant, Sunset Terrace. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm. The afternoon tea can be enjoyed at Surya Darshan Bar along with the views of the sunset. An outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a tour desk are available at the hotel.

Website: Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur

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6. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Situated in the middle of Lake Pichola and built in 1746, Taj Lake Palace is built with marble and features majestic architecture. Restored to its pristine glory, this spectacular palace became world renowned when the James Bond film ‘Octopussy’ was filmed at it. It was the secluded lair of the film’s eponymous Bond Girl. This heritage hotel in Udaipur has 65 luxurious rooms and 18 grand suites. Its location on an island in the midst of a lake affords every room breathtaking views of the neighbouring City Palace, Aravalli Hills, Machla Magra Hills and Jag Mandir. Offering views of the lily pond and a traditional ambience, Neel Kamal is a fine-dining dinner-only restaurant that serves authentic flavours of the royal cuisine of Udaipur, the North West Frontier and other Indian delights. Bhairo is a rooftop restaurant that treats you to European cuisines. Jharokha that overlooks the Lake Pichola is an all-day dining restaurant. Amrit Sagar Bar offers a selection of cigars, sheeshas and wines. The property offers private dining in fairy tale settings with handcrafted menus. Facilities include Jiva Spa, guided heritage walks, a 24/7 fitness centre, a hot/cold spa pool, shopping arcade, games room and a business centre.

Website: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

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5. Trident, Udaipur

Built over forty three acres on the banks of Lake Pichola, Trident, Udaipur is a luxury property located close to major attractions of the city. The 139 rooms and 3 suites at Trident, Udaipur blend elegance and style with traditional touches and contemporary comforts. The guest rooms feature authentic Rajasthani ‘Jharokas’ or elegantly designed window frames and ‘Jaipuri Kalam’ or artwork in vegetable dyes. Furnished in soothing, earthy tones, you will also find the ‘Udaipur Green’ marble in the décor, a specialty of the region. Dining options include Aravalli multi-cuisine restaurant and The Terrace, which serves international dishes. Amrit Mahal offers a selection of drinks, including wines and spirits. Guests can unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, use the business centre, make an appointment at the barber/beauty shop, enjoy the Trident Kids’ Club, be regaled with stories of yore at ‘Bada Mahal’ – a 150 year old wild life conservatory within the hotel premises of enjoy a beautiful boat ride under the stars on Lake Pichola.

Website: Trident, Udaipur

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4. The Leela Palace Udaipur

Located beside the tranquil Lake Pichola, The Leela Palace Udaipur is flanked by the rolling Aravalli mountain ranges. It is a modern palace hotel in Udaipur which evokes the grandeur and opulence of the Land of the Mewars. All of the 80 guest rooms and suites are stately lavishly appointed with exquisite embellishments and traditional artisan crafts inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. Soft breezes and views of a starlit sky accompany fine Indian specialities at the Sheesh Mahal. For an international dining experience, guests can head to the Dining Room at The Leela Palace. The Library bar offers fine wines, single malts and time refined cognacs as well as an array of well-crafted cocktails and delicious starters. A exclusive spa, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a tour desk, a business centre, event spaces and a fitness centre are some of the facilities present at the hotel.

Website: The Leela Palace Udaipur

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3. Mementos by ITC Hotels Ekaaya Udaipur

Mementos by ITC Hotels Ekaaya Udaipur is tucked away in the quaint corner north of Udaipur. The property is about 29 kilometres away from the city centre while Udaipur’s Maharana Pratap Airport is 41 kilometres away. The resort is located in the Raya area near Eklingji Temple. The resort, spread over a whopping 106 acres, features seven different accommodation options, totalling 117 suites and villas. Mementos by ITC Hotels Ekaaya Udaipur features five Food&Beverage outlets. Udai Pavilion is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant while Kebabs and Kurries is an “exclusive” restaurant showcasing scrumptious heritage cuisine fine-tuned through years of research. Royal Vega, inspired by the erstwhile royal kitchens of India, is a exclusive vegetarian restaurant offering a fine collection of timeless delicacies, based on the ancient Indian system of seasonal cooking & “decades of culinary research” and The Rock Bar, housed in a magnificent stone fortress atop the resort’s highest point, serves light bites and cocktails that are crafted using mixology and molecular gastronomy. Aravali Lounge serves warm beverages, light bites and handcrafted cocktails. Facilities at the resort include an infinity swimming pool featuring 60-degree view of the Aravalis, a health and fitness centre and a lounge pool. Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa offers therapies that come from millennia of distilled wisdom enshrined in ancient Indian beliefs and practices.

Website: Mementos by ITC Hotels Ekaaya Udaipur

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2. Raffles Udaipur

Raffles Udaipur is reminiscent of a magnificent country estate, with beautifully manicured, ornamental gardens and panoramic views of the surrounding hills, serene lake and a 400-year-old temple. The resort stands on a 21-acre private island in the middle of the serene Udai Sagar lake. The resort’s design uses the island’s natural topography plus a storied moodboard of a love story between India and the West as his inspiration. The island is an illustrious blend of European and local architectural styles. Raffles Udaipur features 101 luxurious rooms and suites that are an ideal blend of modern and local elements & feature either garden or lake views. Some accommodations have a private garden, balcony or a plunge pool. The Sawai Kitchen is an Indian speciality restaurant serving the lost recipes from the erstwhile families belonging to the Rajputana kingdom. Raffles Patisserie is a chic styled bistro bustling with aromas. This is an ideal place to enjoy a cup of artisanal coffee with a slice of homemade cake. Unwind with bespoke artisanal and classic cocktails and a champagne and caviar menu at The Writers Bar or socialise at the iconic Long Bar, a hallmark of the Raffles brand. Harvest offers a unique farm-to-table experience and is an interactive dining experience while the Pool Bar serves beverages and light refreshments. The Raffles Spa is a space modelled after the royal zenanas with delicate pastels, mirrors, plenty of natural light and a detailed embroidered canopy. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness centre, a hard floored badminton court and multiple jogging paths.

Website: Raffles Udaipur

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1. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur is a premier 5 star hotel located on the banks of Lake Pichola and is spread across 30 acres of luxuriant gardens, with an intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors that reflect the layout of Udaipur itself. The property is built on 200-year old hunting grounds of the Maharana of Mewar. The 87 rooms and suites reflect a thoughtful harmony of Mewar inspired motifs, elegant furnishings and modern technologies and feature lake, pool or garden views. Udaimahal Restaurant specialises in traditional Indian food including Rajasthani and North Indian dishes. Order Western, Mediterranean and Thai food at Suryamahal or enjoy open-air dining with traditional music and dance evening performances at Chandni. Guests can enjoy a spa treatment at The Oberoi Spa, unwind by the two heated outdoor swimming pools, burn calories at the fitness centre, practice yoga, borrow movie and audio CDs, learn a Rajasthani Folk Dance, attend a cooking session with the in-house chef or relax in wooden boat ride with wine and canapé.

Website: The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Featured image by Oberoi Hotels and Resorts

If you think that I have missed any of the hotels present in Udaipur that you think should be included in the list, let me know in the comments section below.

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