Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Hotel · Udaipur ·
Floating marble palace on Lake Pichola, butler service, fine dining
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Lake Pichola, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313004, India Get directions
Floating marble palace on Lake Pichola, butler service, fine dining
Lake Pichola, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313004, India Get directions
"For a serene stay on Lake Pichola, this palace-turned-heritage hotel appears to float amid the water, all head-turning cupolas, ornamental turrets and domes crafted in Rajnagar marble. Formerly the summer retreat of Udaipur’s royalty, it now offers bedrooms bursting with coral and teal color pops, intricately carved wooden lattice work and teak furniture; you can drift across the lake by candlelight on a 150-year-old Gangaur barge, hop to the 17th-century Jagmandir Island Palace, and feast on Rajasthani specialties like crimson laal maas and honeycomb-like ghewar, or opt for R&R with a detoxifying massage using tulsi, lime and ginger oils in the J Wellness Circle spa." - The MICHELIN Guide
"An iconic marble hotel on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, known for its stunning views and peacock-filled courtyards."
"Housed in a floating marble palace built in 1746, the property delivers a highly romantic arrival by boat, with butler service, opulent lake-facing rooms, a full-service spa, heated pool, dinner cruises and wellness offerings like yoga." - Michelle Gross Michelle Gross Michelle Gross is an award-winning travel, food, and lifestyle journalist. In addition to contributing to Travel + Leisure, Michelle is a travel columnist and regular contributor to Robb Report, Thrillist, Business Insider, Fodor’s, and BBC Travel, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A visually arresting, 18th-century royal residence seemingly floating on a lake, featuring opulent rooms and suites adorned with ornate tapestries, artwork, and chandeliers that underscore its regal heritage." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A real-life jewel in Lake Pichola, this eighteenth-century palace is a sweep of courtyards, corridors, and pavilions inlaid with stone, gilt molding, and mirrors (it was originally built as a palace for the prince Maharana Jagat Singh and was completed in 1746). Guests reach the four-acre man-made island in Udaipur via private boat and are taken to rooms with hand-painted motifs, mosaics, silk bolsters, swings, and stained glass. With 65 rooms and 18 suites, set in the middle of the lake, guests rave about rooms with views of the shore, including City Palace, Aravalli Hills, Machla Magra Hills and Jag Mandir. Restaurants at the hotel are open only to guests; opt for wood-fired Rajasthani specialties at Neel Kamal. Formal attire is required at the rooftop Bhairo restaurant, but you'll be rewarded with prime cuts of steak. When you're ready to get off the lake and sight-see, ask the concierge to set you up with a tour of the local lakes and attractions in one of the hotel's vintage cars. Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018"
