Udaipur hotels near Lake Pichola

Pros: Fantastic location and ambience. Made to feel special from start to finish. Charming heritage palace. Staff are impeccably trained and nothing is too much trouble.

Cons: Slight issue at check-in due to not knowing pre-payment.

Pros: Everything excellent !!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: It is a very special location, There’s a very calming and romantic atmosphere, the staff in the restaurants and at breakfast were top notch. It’s also a very photogenic hotel. But the service is not up there with the best. the swimming pool was heated. The boat service.

Cons: I was not thrilled with the service at the swimming pool ( had to ask for towels on multiple occasions) and certainly not with the service given at the reception. One day of my stay the WiFi did not work. It took almost 10 hours to get it fixed, had to make serval inquiries, calls... For foreign tourists : be aware they charge the First night in euro’s at at very unfavourable Exchange rate! We also had a private dinner on the ‘roof’ and have to say that the food could have been better. The experience on the other hand was out of this world. All in all, I think with different management my experience could have been alot better. To Sum it up : I stayed 3 nights in Taj Lake Palace and wish I would have just stayed one night and the other two at The Oberoi. But I would not skip Taj Lake! Just stay one night, that would be enough to experience this special location. And be aware when booking through booking.com ( they charge in euro’s ) for me it was a difference of 200 euro’s. After complaining it has been rectified, but only two weeks after leaving the hotel. I’m happy I visited Taj Lake but I wouldn’t go back, sad to say...

Pros: Fabulous property being a past royal property which has been smartly converted into a top rate hotel. Simply a must-stay if Udaipur is your destination. The rooms are smaller than expected but would give credit to the fact that it is a transformation of a prized property in the middle of the lake. Services were outstanding from ferry service, front desk to restaurants. Staff put up great welcome to us and gave us welcome goodies for our wedding anniversary. Very thoughtful and much appreciated.

Cons: Gym was cramped but again not a complaint per se given the size of the plot on which the hotel sits in the middle of the lake!

Pros: Property was unusual, in that it was former palace. Common rooms were beautifully decorated. My room and bathroom were luxurious and cozy. Meal at the Indian restaurant was excellent. Staff were all accommodating: I had both an early check-in and check-out. Breakfast was tasty and again, service excellent; I only had to lift my head and someone was there to ask what I needed. A memorable stay, even if for just one night!

Cons: Nothing-it was all fabulous!

Pros: The staff was extremely helpful. We arrived with no plans, and they helped us to create an agenda, and they organized a driver/tour guide for us.

Pros: This is excellent property, everything is taken well care of. We could get true experience of hospitality in Rajasthan.

Cons: Nothing to complain

Pros: Absolutely top notch staff and delightful service. They went above and beyond on literally every interaction and request. Made us feel very cared for and special. They were especially brilliant with any requests to do with our baby.

Cons: Our stay was too short! On a serious note, quality of their local cuisine isn’t their strong suit but it’s not really a major complaint.

Pros: The hospitality was superb

Cons: Just rooms were too small

Pros: Detailed oriented Amazing food Best Staff

Cons: Temperature controlled pool for winter

Pros: Amazing breakfast and very kind all the staff

Pros: Lovely staff, they were pleased to help with anything, nothing was too much trouble. They were interested in what we had been doing and remembered little details about it. The hotel was spotless, and well maintained. The food was good, we ate on the terrace and had Indian dancing and music for entertainment. The staff were all amazing and all deserve a mention. The restaurant supervisor, Ayush was very professional and we enjoyed his attentions over dinner. We had a super boat ride around the lake with Gopal, who showed us all the sites. Thanks to the rest of the staff.

Cons: The changing room for the pool was rather basic.

Pros: The Haveli has been very well maintained. The owner of the haveli is a gem of a person. Location is good. The roof top restaurant provides a good view of the lake. The food was very good but drinks were a bit expensive. Had a good stay.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The staff was very courteous

Cons: Location, room, ammenities

Pros: Beautiful hotel tastefully decorated and immaculate. This was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our tour of Rajasthan. Fantastic views of the city. Amazing staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Really enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend

Cons: Hard to say what we didn’t like to be honest. Not a great deal of choice on the menu but enough to be fair. Food was really tasty

Pros: We had a room with no windows which for me was not very pleasant. The roof top was splendid which compensated for the room. The staff who served us at the restaurant, bar and breakfast were excellent especially Hurraine who was exceedingly professional.

Cons: The room with no windows had AC but it was very noisy. The room could also be cleaner, and be aware of all the extra taxes when you check out...

Pros: Location is very good and all the place accessible at walking distance at pichola.

Cons: The rooms were very un even in sizes and facilities for the same category and price.

Pros: The hotel Manager was exceptional and assisted us with every request. He went out of his way to ensure our stay was enjoyable while in the hotel and Udaipur.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Madri Haveli is very well appointed the staff are very friendly and the food is very nice. There is also a very large roof terrace with spectacular views , not to mention how gorgeous the suites are and the other rooms ! I had the great pleasure of staying here in a mini suite for 5 nights and regretted having leave. If you’re ever in Udaipur do yourself a favour!

Cons: The barking dog across the road !

Pros: The room was beautiful and the manager was exceptional.

Pros: This is a gem of a hotel in the heart of Udaipur. Compared to other hotels at this price, it's exceptional. The ambiance is great and the attention to detail is hard to beat in a mid-priced hotel. Staff is courteous and helpful. Breakfasts are good/large with choice of continental or Indian. Sitting in the rooftop restaurant, drinking chai or G&T with a sunset view of Pichola Lake was a highlight of my time in Rajasthan. Free auto-rickhaw pick-up from the parking spot to the hotel also made check-in/check-out experience very easy. I will definitely stay here again.

Cons: We had a standard double room, which was excellent. The only feedback I would give is that there was very little space to put our things. Even a few clothes hangers and wall hooks would have helped. Other than that this place is difficult to fault.

Pros: Location by the lake and very close to the Palace. The architecture and decor is very authentic and has a real palace feel. Staff were were kind and attentive. Roof top dining is wonderful. The vegetarian dishes are far tastier than meat based. Our suite was very spacious. Lots of books and areas to lounge very comfortably.

Cons: The oddest of rules. Drinks are fine by the pool but food is not? Breakfast is fine but is very limited when you reach morning 3.

Pros: The location is superb! It is right on lake pichola close to many Udaipur attractions. Because the hotel is touching the lake they have their own jetty and luxury boats that guests can avail of to take boat rides on the lake. The breakfast was very filling. The view is unreal. You get a beautiful view of the lake and the Taj lake palace in the middle. We stayed in the suite with a lake view and the room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. Definitely value for your money. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!

Cons: NA

Pros: Absolutely STUNNING location! A heritage hotel with the most beautiful interior. Lots of lovely sitting areas and the sunset view was outstanding. Room and bathroom were very large! Absolutely could not fault the hotel

Cons: The waiters and service they provided were terrible. We had to ask for menus and then couldn’t catch their attention because they were too busy talking to each other when we wanted to order so had to stand up and go over to them. This happened several times. Breakfast service was also poor and I had to ask for milk four times before someone brought it over. Really for an expensive hotel this service needs to be improved.

Pros: Beautifully designed with comfortable stay, Courteous staff, great place to have roof top dinner overlooking Pichola lake and Lake Palace by Taj.

Cons: More elaborate menu or food spread overall; Specially the breakfast spread is poor.

Pros: We had the most fantastic stay here. Only the Jagat suite was left when we booked but boy are we glad we did. Lying on the huge window seat overlooking the lake was total magic. The hotel is fabulous, the food is excellent, the rooftop is heaven. We felt it was excellent value for money too. Thoroughly recommend.

Pros: We booked a smallish virtually enclosed back room to keep costs within budget... but I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the room (as it looks smaller online). No view to speak of, but that wasn't the point, the location of the hotel and its décor is AMAZING! Beautiful! So many gorgeous areas to sit and relax, and that is even before you get up to the dining room and the roof terrace up above. Lake view, city palace view, wonderful! Easy walking distance to everything.

Cons: Service was good but little slow.

Pros: The view from the room

Cons: Too expensive

Pros: Amazing property, extremely nice staff! Overall great experience - would definitely come back!

Pros: Beautiful buildings located in the heart of the palace. The staff were also excellent and genuinely cared about your comfort and experience.

Cons: The rooms could use some renovations.

Pros: The location and the architecture and the staff

Cons: The rooms are not luxurious

Pros: View from the terrace suite Great staffs

Cons: Needs a bit of renovation

Pros: The hotel oozed quality service, heritage and luxury. The Terrace Manager was superb and very engaging and know how to provide a proper service without being over-bearing. We are looking forward to our next trip in the near future and have recommended the hotel to our friends.

Cons: The bar could have been opened later as it is such an amazing place to be in the sense of architectural beauty and history. Plus all the bar staff were exceedingly helpful and very friendly.

Pros: As huge fan of the James Bond 007 movies I came here to see the sights. I was excited to be able to locate several of the locations from the film and the proximity to other sites e.g. city palace was an added bonus so I could take in the other cultural aspects.

Cons: While not a big deal, individuals should expect/acknowledge that the hotel has been renovated for modern amenities e.g. power, toilet etc. As a result they may not be at the same level as amenities in the Europe or the US but were quite acceptable, again just want to level set some expectations.

Pros: truly exceptional facility, with friendly and efficient service.

Pros: The history and how it has all been preserved

Cons: Would have loved to see brochures or booklets on the palace and may be even books in the rooms to read in the rooms whilst relaxing

Pros: Relatively quiet apart from the almost on - going wedding festivities Reasonably spacious and attractive grounds

Cons: It is a good hotel but no better than that. The customer service was variable - some excellent some quite poor. While we love Indian food for our evening meal we prefer a Western breakfast - sadly it was not a 5* Western breakfast.

Pros: The property is very beautifully constructed. The suites have a very luxurious look and feel to them. Food ordered to the room was very well prepared and exceeded expectations. The lobby is very grand and a select few members of the check-in staff were very welcoming.

Cons: EXTREMELY unpleasant check-in. We were initially not offered the type of room we had booked and for a very long time, the check-in staff tried REALLY hard to downgrade our room type but for the same rate. The first room we were offered had 2 single/twin beds instead of a full size or above that we had booked. On strongly refusing to accept the room, we were offered another room which was in a very bad condition (bathtub was ruined & unusable) and had two or more REALLY big bugs in it. Despite our frustration and 2 hours having passed just for check-in, the staff still tried to downgrade our booking by now offering us a cabana instead. This is when we decided we had had enough and expressed our desire to cancel the booking and report our bad experience. We were finally offered a suite for our stay at this point which compensated our extreme disappointment to some extent.

Pros: Clean n spontaneous

Cons: Check in is not convenient

Pros: Location, Dinner at the rooftop restaurant and staff

Pros: Not value for money

Cons: No view

Pros: The staff was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food in the restaurants was very good value and there was a good variety to choose from. The drinks were not expensive and there was a happy hour where you can buy one and get one free.

Cons: Internet was slow. Even though the rooms were clean I don't think they are 5-star accommodation. my room was in a family area and was quite noisy with kids banging doors.

Pros: Looks pretty, has nice spa and restaurant facilities. The staff are lovely.

Cons: A lake view room cost more money, so you expect a good view, instead you get the tiny edge of the lake that looks like a pond. There are extraordinarily large taxes on the accomodation bills (23% in total) on top of the normal booking which isn’t clearly indicated on the booking.com site. Further taxes occur with in the hotel- a massage that is 5000rs costs 6000rs after tax. The food bill has an accumulation of 48% tax added to it inclusive of alcohol and multiple fat taxes. The rooms are not worth the money. When you spend up to $300AUD for a room and get dirty bath tubs, scratched and stain walls and bed head and no view. This is most definitely not worth the money, and was the most expensive and terrible experience we had in India.