Accor’s luxury brand Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is on an expansion spree in India right now, with signed hotels in Shimla, Goa and Agra. After its debut in India in 2012 with Fairmont Jaipur, the brand opened its second hotel in the country in Mumbai in April this year. Fairmont is ready with another property yet again, this time in the city of Udaipur in the state of Rajasthan. The details of Fairmont Udaipur Palace are now out. I must say that the hotel looks stunning, at least in the pictures. Read on to know more and take a look at the pictures to see for yourself how aesthetically pleasant it looks.
Location and Design
Fairmont Udaipur Palace is nestled amidst the verdant Aravalli Hills. It is located in Sisarma, Girma area in the outskirts of the city. Udaipur’s Maharana Pratap Airport is approximately 45 minutes away by car while Udaipur Railway Station is a 20-min drive from the property. Attractions such as Lake Pichola, Fatehsagar Lake, City Palace, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace and Saheliyon Ki Bari are easily accessible within a 30-min drive.
Ornate marble columns, high-domed ceilings, verandas and bespoke inlaid flooring are some of the many design aspects the hotel follows throughout. The hotel gracefully combines the Rajasthani history and culture with modern-day comforts. Guests will be welcomed through the “Fort Gate”, traditionally known as the “Raj Dwaar”. The lobby is another striking feature with the dome and the crystal chandelier with a special lighting design.
Accommodations
Fairmont Udaipur Palace features a whopping 327 guest rooms and suites. The categories are as follows:
- Fairmont King Room – spread across 54 square meters
- Fairmont Twin Room – spread across 54 square meters
- Fairmont King Room with Terrace and Cabana – spread across 54 square meters
- Fairmont Twin Room with Terrace and Cabana – spread across 54 square meters
- Fairmont King Room with Plunge Pool – spread across 54 square meters
- Fairmont Twin Room with Plunge Pool – spread across 54 square meters
- Signature King Room with Plunge Pool and Cabana – spread across 60 square meters
- Signature Twin Room with Plunge Pool and Cabana – spread across 60 square meters
- Signature King Room – spread across 83 square meters
- Deluxe Suite – spread across 109 square meters
- Deluxe Suite with Plunge Pool – spread across 108 square meters
- Rajputana Suite with Terrace – spread across 108 square meters
- Jewel of Udaipur Suite with Plunge Pool and Terrace – spread across 111 square meters
- Royal Mewar Suite – spread across 167 square meters
All the rooms and suites are inspired by Mewar aesthetics that feature luxe furnishings and tasteful interiors. The base rooms – Fairmont King/Twin Rooms – come with a private balcony and views of the surrounding mountains.
As the name suggests, the Fairmont King/Twin Rooms with Terrace and Cabana come with a private terrace and chic cabana while the Fairmont King/Twin Rooms with Plunge Pool come with access to a semi-private plunge pool with a sit-out. The Signature King/Twin Rooms with Plunge Pool and Cabana feature a private cabana, semi-private infinity plunge pool, and hill views.
The Signature King Rooms, spread across 83 square meters, offer panoramic valley views from the private balcony while the Deluxe Suites/Deluxe Suites with Plunge Pool come equipped with a larger-than-life bathroom, elegant fittings, and plush interiors.
The Rajputana Suite with Terrace comes with stately interiors and a majestic private dome space in addition to an attached Terrace. The Jewel of Udaipur Suite with Plunge Pool and Terrace features a semi-private terrace, a temperature-controlled plunge pool, and views of the breathtaking mountains.
The largest suite at this hotel, the Regal Mewar Suite, is spread across 167 square meters of space. It features a spacious living room and bedroom that opens up to a balcony with stunning mountain views. State-of-the-art amenities, artistic interiors, and beautiful flooring add to the elegance of this suite.
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Dining
Bahaar – The Gastronomical Garden celebrates globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with live cooking theatres offering a spectacular visual of talented chefs meticulously crafting dishes over breakfast, lunch and dinner. On weekends, Bahaar offers a special brunch featuring an exquisite array of culinary delights, from fresh seafood and premium meats to decadent desserts. Guests can pair it with specially-crafted cocktails while enjoying the live entertainment.
Dastaan, a tea lounge, celebrates storytelling with unique experiences at each table. Experiences like cooking classes, mixology, gin tastings, tea and coffee appreciations are offered here. The space features a library corner as well as a games corner. Dastaan offers afternoon teas as well.
Dahaad, the Palace Bar captures the wild spirit of the region. Bold leopard-themed interiors, cast iron jaalis and the magical play of light and shade lend the place an air of intrigue. It offers classic wines, spirits, and cocktails inspired by local flora and fauna in addition to a curated selection of tapas and pintxos to accompany the beverage.
Ivory Pool Garden is the hotel’s pool bar offering light bites, fruity cocktails and ice-creams. Sitara offers fine cigars, crafted cocktails, champagnes and caviar with a breathtaking backdrop of the Aravalli Hills.
Facilities
The Fairmont Spa features single and couple treatment rooms, and a hair salon. It offers body rituals, scrubs, wraps, facials and salon services. The Signature Massage combines deep tissue techniques with calming aromatherapy.
Fairmont Udaipur Palace features a outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool surrounded by plush loungers as well as a jacuzzi. The fitness centre features free weights, treadmills, a rowing machine and more. The hotel also offers expert-led, daily yoga classes.
The hotel features Rajasthan’s largest ballroom, Udai Mahal, measuring 1932 square meters/21000 square feet. The intimate rooms, Dialogue 1 to 5, provide both, granduer and versatlity. Lush garden spaces like Jashn Palace Garden, Chand Baori, Ivory Garden, Udai Bagh and Sitara Rooftop are exquisite outdoor venues.
Thoughts
Simply said, Fairmont Udaipur Palace looks stunning! The palace-like structure combined with the modern Rajasthani interior surely looks pleasing. It seems that Accor is bringing yet another banger in Udaipur after the highly-celebrated Raffles Udaipur.
Udaipur’s hospitality market is changing rapidly, with several new hotels scheduled to open in the next two years. Fairmont Udaipur Palace will mark a good addition to the hospitality market of the city. In March this year, Marriott announced the opening of Udaipur Marriott Hotel while The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts unveiled ultra-luxury villa spaces called “Arq by The Leela” at The Leela Palace Udaipur last year.
Meanwhile, Accor recently unveiled Raffles Lakeshore Udaipur, adding another building on the lakeshore with 36 rooms and suites, making it a total of 137 rooms and suites when combined with Raffles Udaipur.
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