Dr A Mukherjee
Google
Extremely Disappointing Experience at Udai Kothi, Udaipur
What a terrible location! The road leading to the hotel is practically inaccessible for SUVs — narrow, congested, and completely unmanageable. I have stayed in several 5-star hotels across Rajasthan during my recent trip, and all of them were welcoming, professional, and guest-oriented — but Udai Kothi was a shocking exception. I had to negotiate with hotel so that they can drive my car until the hotel. Only one narrow road (9-10 ft max and in some places less than that) which is full of bikes, auto rickshaws, bicycles and many more. If you are lucky then somehow you may survive but what if another car comes from opposite side then you are finished.
The food was decent but overpriced, and the breakfast was just average with very limited variety. The building itself is old, poorly maintained, and desperately needs renovation. There is no lift for higher floors, which makes it very inconvenient, especially for elderly guests.
Security is another serious concern — anyone can walk in and access any floor or room without being questioned. That’s completely unacceptable for a hotel in this price range.
One of the most absurd policies I’ve ever seen: the hotel charges for extra water bottles! In all my stays across multiple 5-star properties in Rajasthan, not once was I asked to pay for drinking water. It’s shocking and disappointing that a property charging premium rates behaves this way.
Overall, this is an overpriced hotel offering substandard facilities. I deeply regret booking this place and strongly advise others to avoid Udai Kothi. There are far better and more professional options in Udaipur that truly value their guests.